Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

BSc (Hons) in Information Technology - Financial Technology (FinTech) Specialization

Program outline

This program is specifically designed to provide students with:

• Familiarity with a broad range of information technologies and how they are used.
• Knowledge and skills in managing financial products, product development, and working within the rapidly changing Global Banking and Finance Industry.

Degree level 1

Students will learn fundamental skills required by every IT professional, and the basic understanding of the underlying computer system through computer architecture, operating systems, networking, and databases. Some specialized modules will provide the basic knowledge of business information technologies. The modules will also help them develop personal and organizational skills, as well as nurture creativity and innovation.

Common modules

• Intercultural Awareness and Cultural Diversity
• Digital Thinking and Innovation
• Mathematical Concepts for Computing
• Operating Systems & Computer Architecture
• Python Programming
• System Analysis & Design
• Introduction to Databases
• Introduction to Networking
• Introduction To C Programming

Specialized modules

• Fundamentals of Web Design and Development

Degree level 2

A broader range of skills will be learned, in which students will gain a better understanding of the broad range of Information Technologies, and the specialized skills to apply frameworks and planning techniques for the strategic management of financial technologies. They will gain a solid understanding of the support of business information technologies in modern organizational operations. We will further nurture their creativity and innovation as well as independent learning to prepare them for the workplace.

Common modules

• Programming for Data Analysis
• Object-Oriented Development with Java
• System Development Methods
• Creativity & Innovation
• Research Methods for Computing and Technology
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Web Applications
• System and Network Administration
• Data Mining and Predictive Modelling
• Probability and Statistical Modelling

Specialized modules

• Financial Management
• FinTech Management

Internship (16 weeks)

Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

Degree level 3

Students will make use of their previous studies and industrial experience to extend their familiarity in the field of business information technologies and to refine their personal and professional development. A final year project requires them to investigate and develop a solution for a real-world finance business problem – they will demonstrate their ability to combine technical knowledge, critical thinking, and analytical skills to produce a personal achievement portfolio.

Common modules

• Innovation Management & New Product Development
• Project Management
• Project In FinTech Management
• Computer Systems Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Investigations in FinTech Management
• Cloud Infrastructure and Services

Specialized modules

• Blockchain Development
• Robo Advisor
• FinTech Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance

MQA compulsory subjects*

• Ethnic Relations (M’sian Students)
• Islamic & Asian Civilisation (M’sian Students)
• Malaysian Studies (Int’l Students)
• Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
• Workplace Professional Communication Skills
• Employee & Employment Trends
• Co-Curriculum

(*All students are required to successfully complete these modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency.)

Note: The specialism will appear only in the academic transcript.

Career options

• FinTech Systems Analyst
• IT and FinTech Consultant
• FinTech Infrastructure Administrator
• Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
• Global Business Solution Consultant
• IT Business Development Manager
• IT Business Analyst
• Technical Business Analyst
• Business Systems Analyst
• System Analyst
• Business Intelligence Manager
• CRM Business Analyst