48 monthsProgramme duration
4,425 USDTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Finance
Degree
Other
Study Level
Bachelor's
Study Mode
On Campus
The rapid development of financial technology has changed the existing financial ecosystem. It is affecting, in every way, the payment method, financial innovation, market operation, service providing, and regulation rules. As a cross-sectional discipline, financial technology is innovating global financial industry. By combining the information science and data science, this new discipline is implementing cutting edge achievements of those areas and will make a big difference in improving the efficiency of the finance market. With this background, SUSTC creatively launches the major of Financial Technology to fit this big environment.
The graduates from this major will have excellent quantitative and technical skills to meet the requirements of the diversified roles in the financial industry, such as in the field of investment banks, commercial banks, asset management, government regulation, Internet finance, and etc. Graduates will also be prepared to continue with a further study in the area of, but not limited to, finance, business analysis, computer science and information engineering.
Following SUSTC’s philosophy, “innovative, high-end, cutting-edge, international”, this major will fit to the reality of China’s finance reform and development. At the same time, the major will also meet to the needs of the latest research dynamic, nation’s development strategy, and the development of Perl River Delta and Shenzhen City. With the strong supports from our excellent faculties, facilities, and research achievements, the major’s main teaching and research interests will focus on electronic currency technology, finance information science, internet finance, intelligent investment, financial big data and etc. These achievements will make a contribution to China’s finance reform and development, as well as to financial innovation in Perl River Delta and Shenzhen City.
The graduates from this major will have excellent quantitative and technical skills to meet the requirements of the diversified roles in the financial industry, such as in the field of investment banks, commercial banks, asset management, government regulation, Internet finance, and etc. Graduates will also be prepared to continue with a further study in the area of, but not limited to, finance, business analysis, computer science and information engineering.
Following SUSTC’s philosophy, “innovative, high-end, cutting-edge, international”, this major will fit to the reality of China’s finance reform and development. At the same time, the major will also meet to the needs of the latest research dynamic, nation’s development strategy, and the development of Perl River Delta and Shenzhen City. With the strong supports from our excellent faculties, facilities, and research achievements, the major’s main teaching and research interests will focus on electronic currency technology, finance information science, internet finance, intelligent investment, financial big data and etc. These achievements will make a contribution to China’s finance reform and development, as well as to financial innovation in Perl River Delta and Shenzhen City.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Finance
Degree
Other
Study Level
Bachelor's
Study Mode
On Campus
The rapid development of financial technology has changed the existing financial ecosystem. It is affecting, in every way, the payment method, financial innovation, market operation, service providing, and regulation rules. As a cross-sectional discipline, financial technology is innovating global financial industry. By combining the information science and data science, this new discipline is implementing cutting edge achievements of those areas and will make a big difference in improving the efficiency of the finance market. With this background, SUSTC creatively launches the major of Financial Technology to fit this big environment.
The graduates from this major will have excellent quantitative and technical skills to meet the requirements of the diversified roles in the financial industry, such as in the field of investment banks, commercial banks, asset management, government regulation, Internet finance, and etc. Graduates will also be prepared to continue with a further study in the area of, but not limited to, finance, business analysis, computer science and information engineering.
Following SUSTC’s philosophy, “innovative, high-end, cutting-edge, international”, this major will fit to the reality of China’s finance reform and development. At the same time, the major will also meet to the needs of the latest research dynamic, nation’s development strategy, and the development of Perl River Delta and Shenzhen City. With the strong supports from our excellent faculties, facilities, and research achievements, the major’s main teaching and research interests will focus on electronic currency technology, finance information science, internet finance, intelligent investment, financial big data and etc. These achievements will make a contribution to China’s finance reform and development, as well as to financial innovation in Perl River Delta and Shenzhen City.
The graduates from this major will have excellent quantitative and technical skills to meet the requirements of the diversified roles in the financial industry, such as in the field of investment banks, commercial banks, asset management, government regulation, Internet finance, and etc. Graduates will also be prepared to continue with a further study in the area of, but not limited to, finance, business analysis, computer science and information engineering.
Following SUSTC’s philosophy, “innovative, high-end, cutting-edge, international”, this major will fit to the reality of China’s finance reform and development. At the same time, the major will also meet to the needs of the latest research dynamic, nation’s development strategy, and the development of Perl River Delta and Shenzhen City. With the strong supports from our excellent faculties, facilities, and research achievements, the major’s main teaching and research interests will focus on electronic currency technology, finance information science, internet finance, intelligent investment, financial big data and etc. These achievements will make a contribution to China’s finance reform and development, as well as to financial innovation in Perl River Delta and Shenzhen City.
Admission Requirements
75+
6+
95+
Applicants should have got high school diploma or to be awarded with a high school diploma before June of their enrollment year. Applicants should be academically prepared for rigorous STEM study across Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Applicants should be fluent in English. Chinese Language Proficiency is not required. Applicants should not have any criminal-record and must follow the law of China and regulations of SUSTech. The Authorization Letter can be provided before an offer is issued. Required documents include: Passport; High School Diploma or Certificate of Studying; Transcript; English Proficiency Test; Standard Test; Personal Statement; Recommendation Letter; and Supporting Materials (optional).
4 Years
Sep
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
833 USD
International
4,425 USD
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