DipHE / BSc (Honours) Finance and Technology (FINTECH)
About the Programme
BSc (Hons) in Finance and Technology (Fintech) is a contemporary programme that integrates finance with technological innovation. It is designed to prepare graduates for professional and managerial careers in the Fintech industry. The programme combines the disciplines of finance and technology with innovations such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity.
This programme prepares graduates to understand the principles of finance and the role of technology in transforming financial services. The Fintech programme further focuses on developing the skills required to meet the future demands of the industry by cultivating knowledge and skills in cryptocurrency investments, business forecasting, corporate governance, risk and ethics, business analytics and risk management, predictive analytics, and digital financial solutions.
Job Opportunities
- Fintech Analysts
- Fintech product Managers
- Fintech Innovation consultants
- Blockchain Developers
- Digital Currency Advisors
- Digital Banking Managers
- Financial Technology Consultants
- Cybersecurity Analysts
- IT Security in Financial Institutions
- Risk analysts
Academic Information
| Programme Name | DipHE / BSc (Honours) Finance and Technology (FINTECH) |
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| Place of Study | Majan University College, Muscat, Oman |
| Mode of Delivery | Full time and Part time |
| Registration Starts | Every September / February |
Programme Structure
Students are required to pass 8 modules, totalling to 120 credits in each year (each level). Students must complete 360 credits (24 modules) for a Diploma in Higher Education and 480 credits (32 modules) for a BSc (Honours) degree.
| # | Module Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omani Culture & Civilization (Non-Arabic Speakers) / Arabic Language and Society (Arabic Speakers) | 15 |
| 2 | Integrated Language Skills in English | 15 |
| 3 | Fundamentals of Business Management | 15 |
| 4 | Fundamentals of ICT | 15 |
| 5 | English for General Reading and Writing | 15 |
| 6 | Professional Communication Skills in English | 15 |
| 7 | Business and Entrepreneurship | 15 |
| 8 | Logical and Problem-Solving Skills | 15 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
| # | Module Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principles of Business Analytics | 15 |
| 2 | Introduction to Programming | 15 |
| 3 | Business Mathematics and Statistics | 15 |
| 4 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 15 |
| 5 | Principles of Management | 15 |
| 6 | Principles of Marketing | 15 |
| 7 | Principles of Economics | 15 |
| 8 | Introduction to Predictive Analysis | 15 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
| # | Module Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | English for Employability Skills | 15 |
| 2 | Cyber Security and e-Commerce Law | 15 |
| 3 | Quantitative Techniques in Accounting and Finance | 15 |
| 4 | Managerial Finance | 15 |
| 5 | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 15 |
| 6 | Research Methods | 15 |
| 7 | Fundamentals of Fintech | 15 |
| 8 | Business Forecasting | 15 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
| # | Module Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corporate Governance, Risk and Ethics | 15 |
| 2 | Technologies Shaping Global Markets | 15 |
| 3 | Cryptocurrency Investments | 15 |
| 4 | Financial Engineering / Security Analysis and Portfolio Management | 15 |
| 5 | Finance for Small Medium Enterprises | 15 |
| 6 | Analytics and Risk Management | 15 |
| 7 | Finance and Technology Project | 30 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
