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Graduate Diploma in Financial Technology
About the Course
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About the Course
The Graduate Diploma in Financial Technology offered by UNSW Online is designed to equip professionals with the essential skills and knowledge to thrive in the rapidly evolving financial landscape. This course delves into key areas such as digital finance, blockchain technology, and data analytics, providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of how technology is reshaping the financial services industry. Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical applications, learners will explore innovative solutions that drive efficiency and enhance customer experiences in finance.
Participants will engage with contemporary topics such as regulatory frameworks, risk management, and the ethical implications of financial technology. The curriculum is tailored to foster critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, enabling graduates to navigate complex challenges in the fintech sector. By the end of the course, individuals will be well-prepared to contribute to their organisations and lead initiatives that leverage technology for financial innovation.
This program not only focuses on technical skills but also emphasises the importance of strategic decision-making and leadership in the financial technology space. Enquire to learn more about how this qualification can enhance career prospects and position individuals at the forefront of the fintech revolution.
What you’ll need
What you’ll need
To do this course, you’ll need:
- A recognised bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a credit average of 65% or higher as per the UNSW Admissions entry calculator; AND
- To be proficient in the English language.
Entry via nested qualification
- If you have completed a Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology with a credit average of 65% or higher as per the UNSW Admissions entry calculator, you can progress to the Graduate Diploma in Financial Technology.
Subject summary
Subject summary
Students can choose to study either:
- Any 6 core subjects, plus 2 available elective courses; OR
- Any 7 core subjects, plus 1 available elective course; OR
- Any 8 core subjects.
Core subjects:
- FinTech Ecosystem and Industry Insights
- Decentralised Finance
- RegTech Applications for Banking and Finance
- Tech Disruption in Payments and Transfers
- Tech Disruption in Funding and Lending
- InsurTech and Financial Risk Management
- Technical Tools for FinTech^
- Problem-solving Methods for FinTech^*
- Data Management for FinTech^*
- Robo-Advisory and Portfolio Optimisation^*
Elective subjects:
- Managing People, Analytics and Change
- Data and Ethics
- Principles of Programming
- Foundations of Cyber Security
- Big Data Management
- Foundations of Data Science
Available elective subjects will vary per program and study period. ^Subjects requiring programming (Python) knowledge. *Pre-requisite required: Technical Tools for FinTech.
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