PhD in Financial Technology
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Key Information
Campus location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 - 4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
HKD 42,100 / per year **
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Introduction
Financial Technology (FinTech) is an important emerging area that has been developing rapidly in recent years. It refers to the application of cutting-edge technologies and advanced analytics on various financial services, such as mobile banking, peer-to-peer lending, digital payments, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies, aiming to improve service efficiency, promote financial innovations, and increase end-user satisfaction.
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program in Financial Technology provides training and education for students to undertake advanced research and have a sound grasp of developments in FinTech. Students graduating from the program should be able to conduct and apply high-quality research that makes an impact on FinTech research and practice in academia and/or industry. The program focus on advanced research with an aim to place graduates in academia, research institutes, and industry jobs that appreciate research capability and quality.
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Program Outcome
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the Ph.D. program, graduates will be able to:
- Identify and synthesize current research in FinTech;
- Compare and contrast state-of-the-art knowledge in FinTech and relevant reference disciplines (e.g., accounting, finance, computer science, mathematics), and apply such knowledge in driving FinTech research, practice, and innovation;
- Analyze, design, and execute FinTech research by utilizing proper research methodologies;
- Communicate the developed FinTech knowledge and research with the academic and practitioner community; and
- Create original, substantive, and impactful knowledge to advance the state of FinTech research and practice.