Master of Finance
Singapore, Singapore
DURATION
1 up to 4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
The Master of Finance (MFIN) programme, the Graduate Diploma in Financial Technology (GDFT) programme, and the Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology (GCFT) programme offered by the School of Business at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) aim to help finance professionals and those in the PMET segment to gain knowledge of financial innovations and technologies, and to support upskilling to meet work challenge posed by advancements in technology and the disruptive changes in applications, processes, products, as well as business models that are transforming financial services industry.
These programmes cater to entrepreneurs, mid-career bankers, executives and finance professionals to acquire professional advancement and deepen their knowledge of finance, financial technologies and financial innovations. SUSS alumni who are looking for upgrading opportunities in finance area will find that these programmes are good options for them to continue with lifelong learning.
Unique Features of the Programme
- We focus on financial technologies and financial innovations. Deviating from traditional finance programmes, we emphasise more on technical know-how, programming skills and hands-on lab training.
- The programmes are stackable and thus in line with the nation's emphasis on stackable credentials that facilitate lifelong learning. Students who have graduated with GCFT are entitled to course credit transfer when they further enrol in GDFT and MFIN programmes. Students who have graduated with GDFT are entitled to course credit transfer when they enrol in MFIN programme. Students can also apply for MFIN programme directly, achieving all three certs when they complete the full master programme.
- Master of Finance graduands are exempted from the Chartered FinTech Professional (CFtP) Level 1 exams. Find out more details under 'Programme Structure' section.
- The programmes are an integral part of the SUSS Node for Inclusive Fintech (NiFT)
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Ideal Students
Entrepreneurs, mid-career bankers, executives and finance professionals who wish to acquire professional advancement and deepen their knowledge of finance, financial technologies and financial innovations.
Admissions
Curriculum
The programmes provide participants with different pathways and exit points to cater to different professional goals, needs and interests. Participants can exit at the graduate certificate, graduate diploma or master's level and return to stack towards a higher qualification at a later time.
Modular courses may also be taken individually, via Centre for Continuing and Professional Education (CCPE) and recognised for credit when applying for admission to the GDFT and MFIN programmes.
These are programmes with evening (during weekday) or weekend classes. Students can work in the day and study in the evening.
Exemption of Chartered FinTech Professional (CFtP) Level 1 Exams
The Chartered FinTech Professional (CFtP) qualification is developed by Global FinTech Institute (GFI), in collaboration with the Shanghai Institute of International Finance Center (SIIFC) of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, and Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS).
The aims of the qualification are the promotion of the field of Fintech and professionalism in the Fintech industry. It consists of two levels, Level 1 and Level 2. Upon successful completion of all the exams for the two levels as well as satisfying experience requirements, candidates will be awarded the Charter.
Master of Finance programme prepares our students for the CFtP Level 2 Exam, and our graduands are exempted from Level 1 Exams. Particularly, students will be exempted from Level 1A exam, if they have completed:
- FIN521 Financial System, Financial Markets and Financial Supervision
- FIN523 Wealth Management and Investment Products
- FIN541 Asset Allocation and Wealth Management Business
- FIN549 Financial Management for Fintech Professionals (Alternatively, students can choose to submit proof of prior training and work experience in this domain)
Students will be exempted from Level 1B exam, if they have completed:
- FIN525 Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Applications in Finance
- FIN551 Python Programming
- FIN559 Big Data, Cloud Computing and Machine Learning
- FIN529 Computer Network and Network Security (Alternatively, students can choose to submit proof of prior training and work experience in this domain)
SUSS Node for Inclusive Fintech (NiFT)
The SUSS Node for Inclusive Fintech (NiFT) is the "Centre of Excellence" to spearhead all fintech initiatives at the university. A multi-disciplinary centre drawing on expertise from faculty members across SUSS' five schools, and their collective publications and programmes. The Node for Inclusive Fintech serves to deliver high-quality research, public education, and policy advocacy for inclusivity in the Financial Technology sector for the benefit of society. Some of the ongoing/upcoming projects include:
- SUSS Sunshine Living Lab by Smartmesh and Meshbox
- Launch of the Metaverse Lab
Career Opportunities
The global finance industry is experiencing considerable disruption brought about by changes in fiscal regulatory regime, economic uncertainty, and financial innovation and technology. As such, the key aim of these programmes is to help students to upskill themselves in rising to this new reality.
Program delivery
The programmes provide participants with different pathways and exit points to cater to different professional goals, needs, and interests. Participants can exit at the graduate certificate, graduate diploma, or master's level and return to stack towards a higher qualification at a later time.
Modular courses may also be taken individually, via Centre for Continuing and Professional Education (CCPE) and recognised for credit when applying for admission to the GDFT and MFIN programmes.'
MFIN students are required to complete 60cuof coursework. Most courses are based on a 5cuconfiguration. The minimum candidature period is one (1) year and the maximum candidature period is four (4) years (average time taken is 1.5 - 2 years). Students have to maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0 in their coursework as part of the fulfillment of the MFIN programme.
Application to MFIN programme is open for both January and July intakes.
Regular Pathway
The regular pathway (MFIN) is open to Singapore citizens, permanent residents, or residents in Singapore. Students on the regular MFIN pathway take a maximum of 20 cu of courses per semester and complete the programme in a maximum of 4 years.
Accelerated Pathway
The accelerated pathway (MFIN-A) is open to international students as well as Singapore citizens, permanent residents, or residents in Singapore. Students on the accelerated pathway take 30 cu of courses on average per semester (no more than 35 cu) and complete the programme in 1 year.