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Master of Science in Digital Financial Technology (MSc DFinTech)

Institution Name
National University of Singapore

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
The National University of Singapore (NUS), ranked 1st in Asia and 11th worldwide (QS Global World Ranking 2021) is Singapore’s flagship university. NUS offers a global approach to education, research, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise. We have 17 faculties across three campuses in Singapore, as well as 12 NUS Overseas Colleges across the world. Close to 40,000 students from 100 countries enrich our vibrant and diverse campus community.

Our multidisciplinary and real-world approach to education, research, and entrepreneurship enable us to work closely with industry, governments, and academia to address crucial and complex issues relevant to Asia and the world. Researchers in our faculties, 30 university-level research institutes, research centers of excellence, and corporate labs focus on themes that include energy, environmental and urban sustainability; treatment and prevention of diseases common among Asians; active aging; advanced materials; as well as risk management and resilience of financial systems. Our latest research focus is on the use of data science, operations research, and cybersecurity to support Singapore's Smart Nation initiative.

For more information on NUS, please visit www.nus.edu.sg.

STAYING IN THE HEART OF ACTION
A student’s experience is determined not only by the quality of academic learning and interactions with faculty but also by the campus environment.

NUS’s three campuses, Kent Ridge, Bukit Timah, and Outram, offer students a conducive learning environment, complete with a range of amenities and services.

Kent Ridge, the sprawling 150-hectare main campus, hosts most of the University’s academic, research, and administrative facilities. It is also a bustling hub of student life, with student residences, sports facilities, and venues for arts and cultural activities.

ENHANCING STUDENT LIFE
NUS is committed to holistic personal growth and development and encourages students to immerse themselves in the vibrant and diverse activities that are constantly occurring across the University.

Students can choose to pursue their personal special interests—whether it is culture, music, research, sports, adventure, or something else—through one of the more than 200 student clubs and organizations in NUS.

The University calendar also includes a number of annual events, like Freshman Orientation, the Student Life Fair, and our most historic and iconic event: Rag and Flag, which comprises a community fundraising effort as well as a carnival replete with a parade of floats and choreographed dances to thank the public for their support.
School of Academic/ Faculty

The Asian Institute of Digital Finance (AIDF), NUS School of Computing and NUS Business School.

Course Highlight/ Description

The Asain Institute of Digital Finance (AIDF) is a university-level institute in the National University of Singapore (NUS), jointly founded by The Monetary Authourity of Singapore (MAS), the National Research Foundation (NRF) and NUS. AIDF aspires to be a thought leader, a FinTech knowledge hub, and an experimental site for developing digital financial technologies as well as for nurturing current and furture FinTech researches and practioners in Asia.

AIDF in cooperation with NUS School of Computing and NUS Business School is launching the Master of Science in Digital Financial Technology to meet surging demand for high quality FinTech talents in Singapore and globally.

Financial technology (abbreviated as FinTech) refers to a broad spectrum of technology and innovation that aims to compete with traditional business models of financial services. Due to advances in cloud computing, data analytics, and artificial intelligence technologies,

This program is designed primarily for students who plan to work in financial institutions or FinTech firms as (AI) software developers, data scientists, FinTech security specialists, or financial quantitative analysts. In addition, to help build a strong foundation in computing and finance, this program offers elective modules that cover deep computing and finance expertise to help prepare graduates for future career challenges in the FinTech sector.

Why This Programme?
- Build a solid foundation in Fintech with a programme backed by NUS School of Computing and the NUS Business School, both of which are ranked among the best schools in their subject areas*

- Optimise learning with a customisable cirriculum; choose electives according to one of three tracks or based on personalised needs, and decide which capstone project option is a better fit - an academic research project conducted under the supervision of our accomplished faculty, or an Internship with a FinTech company to gain practical industry experience.

- Prepare for a career in the fast-growing FinTech sector such as Blackchain Developer, Financial Analyst or FinTech Product Specialist

Scholarships:
2 full-tuition-fee-wavied scholarships for ASEAN citizens and 5 study awards ($10,000 - $20,000) to Singapore citizens and SPR.

Head over to the programme page to know more!
https://nus-marketing.com/?utm_source=SinChew&utm_medium=ProgrammesListing

Intakes

1 INTAKE PER YEAR: AUGUST

Course Duration

Full-time: 18 months

Entry Requirement

Academic:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computing, or
- Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline (such as Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), Finance, Economics or Business)

Note: Candidates with academic qualifications other than the above may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval by the department

Skill/Experience:
Python programming knowledge and/or learning in advanced quantitative subjects

For holders of Bachelor’s Degrees in related disciplines (see above), two years of Fintech or information technology (IT) industry experience

English Language:
Applicants whose native tongue and medium of university instruction is not completely in English:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum score of 90 (Internet-based), or
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum Academic score 6.0
Note: TOEFL / IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date and should not have expired at point of application. Expired scores will not be considered for the application.

Other:
International applicants*:

- Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) minimum scores of 320 (Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning) and 3.5 (Analytical Writing), or
- Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) minimum score of 700, or
- Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) scores for graduates from Indian universities.
* GRE/GMAT/GATE preferred, but not required.

Candidates may be required to sit for other tests as prescribed by the School.

Note: GRE scores are valid for five years from the test date and should not have expired at point of application. Expired scores will not be considered for the application.

Total Estimated Fee

S$58,000.00 (excluding GST) / S$62,060.00 (including GST)

Campus Branches

Kent Ridge Campus

Overview
National University of Singapore

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
The National University of Singapore (NUS), ranked 1st in Asia and 11th worldwide (QS Global World Ranking 2021) is Singapore’s flagship university. NUS offers a global approach to education, research, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise. We have 17 faculties across three campuses in Singapore, as well as 12 NUS Overseas Colleges across the world. Close to 40,000 students from 100 countries enrich our vibrant and diverse campus community.

Our multidisciplinary and real-world approach to education, research, and entrepreneurship enable us to work closely with industry, governments, and academia to address crucial and complex issues relevant to Asia and the world. Researchers in our faculties, 30 university-level research institutes, research centers of excellence, and corporate labs focus on themes that include energy, environmental and urban sustainability; treatment and prevention of diseases common among Asians; active aging; advanced materials; as well as risk management and resilience of financial systems. Our latest research focus is on the use of data science, operations research, and cybersecurity to support Singapore's Smart Nation initiative.

For more information on NUS, please visit www.nus.edu.sg.

STAYING IN THE HEART OF ACTION
A student’s experience is determined not only by the quality of academic learning and interactions with faculty but also by the campus environment.

NUS’s three campuses, Kent Ridge, Bukit Timah, and Outram, offer students a conducive learning environment, complete with a range of amenities and services.

Kent Ridge, the sprawling 150-hectare main campus, hosts most of the University’s academic, research, and administrative facilities. It is also a bustling hub of student life, with student residences, sports facilities, and venues for arts and cultural activities.

ENHANCING STUDENT LIFE
NUS is committed to holistic personal growth and development and encourages students to immerse themselves in the vibrant and diverse activities that are constantly occurring across the University.

Students can choose to pursue their personal special interests—whether it is culture, music, research, sports, adventure, or something else—through one of the more than 200 student clubs and organizations in NUS.

The University calendar also includes a number of annual events, like Freshman Orientation, the Student Life Fair, and our most historic and iconic event: Rag and Flag, which comprises a community fundraising effort as well as a carnival replete with a parade of floats and choreographed dances to thank the public for their support.