Macau University of Science and Technology
Master of Science in Financial Technology
Study Plan
I. Program Duration
The normal study period of Master of Science in Financial Technology program is 2 years. The maximum study period is 3 years.
II. Study Mode
Lectures
III. Language
Chinese and English
IV. Academic Field
Finance
V. Course Structure
This program includes eight core courses, three elective courses and a master's degree thesis.
Table I. Core Courses (24 credits)
Course Title | Credits |
Introduction to Python Programming for Finance | 3 |
Machine Learning for Fintech | 3 |
Blockchain for Finance | 3 |
Financial Data Analysis and Econometrics | 3 |
Fintech Regulations and Compliance | 3 |
Advanced Corporate Finance | 3 |
Investment Analysis | 3 |
Cybersecurity and Privacy for Fintech | 3 |
Table II. Elective courses (9 credits)
Select three elective courses from the following ten courses.
Course Title | Credits |
Quantitative Trading | 3 |
Financial Technology Entrepreneurship | 3 |
Special Topic I (Finance) | 3 |
Financial Derivatives | 3 |
Database Management Systems | 3 |
Special Topic II (Technology) | 3 |
Financial Risk Management | 3 |
Financial Accounting and Reports | 3 |
Financial Markets and Institutions | 3 |
Behavioral Finance | 3 |
Table III. Thesis (12 Credits)
Course Title | Credits |
Thesis | 12 |
VI. Teaching Requirements
Students are required to complete 33 credits, including 8 core courses and 3 elective courses regulated by study plan, during study period.
Students have to complete a research thesis which is not less than 20,000 words and pass the thesis oral defense.
After the end of each course, students will be assessed according to the requirements of the subject. The assessment method will follow the regulations established by the instructor and MSB.
VII. Study Time
The duration for taking all courses is 18 months and the duration for thesis writing is 12 months.
In general, classes will be arranged from Monday to Friday daytime or night.
VIII. Graduation Requirements
Upon approval from the Senate of the University, a Master’s Degree will be conferred on a student when he or she has:
Completed and met the requirements prescribed in the study plan of his or her program within the specific study period, and achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above (excluding thesis)
Abided by the regulations of the University
Cleared all fees and charges and returned all University’s property and equipment borrowed
If students pass all courses required in Table I and II above with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, but fail to submit or pass the final thesis oral defense during the specified period, he/she can only get a completion certificate.
Note: All curriculum programs and study plan are based on the newest announcement of the BOLETIM OFICIAL DA REGIÃO ADMINISTRATIVA ESPECIAL DE MACAU.
※ In case of any discrepancy, the Chinese version shall prevail.
