| Academic Year of Entry | 2023/24 |
| Mode of Funding | Government funded |
| Admission Code |
JS1000 BSc Computational Finance and Financial Technology |
| Mode of Study | Full time |
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| Programme Website | Click here to open |
| Tuition Fee | Click here for more information |
| Programme Leader |
Prof LI Tao
BSc Fudan U.(PRC), PhD Washington U. in St. Louis (USA)
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| Deputy Programme Leader |
Dr HE Jingyu
BSc University of Science and Technology of China (PRC) MSc, MBA, PhD The University of Chicago (USA)
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| Deputy Programme Leader and Stream Advisor - Financial Technology Stream |
Dr LEUNG Chung Man Alvin
BBA, BEng & MPhil (HK), MSc & PhD The University of Texas at Austin (USA)
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| Admissions Advice – BBA Global Business, BSc Computational Finance and Financial Technology |
The BSc Computational Finance and Financial Technology major has two streams, namely (1) Computational Finance Stream and (2) Financial Technology Stream.
Computational Finance stream is an interdisciplinary stream offering a comprehensive curriculum that covers state-of-the-art training in finance, mathematics, statistics and computer programming. The integrated application of these four areas is in great demand by today’s financial markets.
Financial Technology stream gives students an interdisciplinary education in business, information technology, and innovation by training them in mathematics, statistics, programming, information systems, and finance. The FinTech core courses include blockchain, big data, cybersecurity, regulatory technology (RegTech), Python programming, machine learning, technology entrepreneurship, and Fintech capstone project.
Students from both Computational Finance and Financial Technology streams can apply for admission to the Joint Bachelor's Degree Program between City University of Hong Kong and Columbia University. Upon completion of this joint degree program, students will receive the dual awards conferred by Columbia University and CityU.
計算金融及金融科技理學士課程內有兩個主修專業，它們是 (1) 計算金融及 (2)金融科技。
計算金融專業是一門跨學科和多元化的課程，內容涵蓋金融學、電腦程式設計、數學和統計學，這四個領域的綜合應用對當今金融市場的金融決策至關重要。課程專門為對定量程式設計有濃厚興趣和致力研習金融分析技巧的學生而設，為學生提供最優質的訓練。課程更可提高學生的競爭力，讓他們日後在金融行業中脫穎而出。
金融科技專業通過對數學、統計學、電腦程式設計、資訊系統學和金融學方面的培訓，為學生提供商業和創新科技的跨學科教育。 FinTech核心科目包括區塊鏈，大數據，網絡安全，監管技術（RegTech），Python編程，機器學習，技術創業和Fintech重點專題項目等等。
修讀計算金融及金融科技學專業的學生可申請修讀香港城市大學－美國哥倫比亞大學雙聯學士學位課程。學生在完成雙聯學士學位課程後，畢業時將分別獲得兩所大學所頒發的學士學位。
1. Knowledge in finance, mathematics, statistics, computer programming
2. Exciting career options in quant, investment banks, asset management, algo tradingStudents have the opportunity to apply for admission to the Joint Bachelor's Degree Program between City University of Hong Kong and Columbia University (http://gs.columbia.edu/cityu-hk/)
Computational Finance stream provides comprehensive training and internship opportunities to prepare students to establish competitive advantages in financial careers such as asset management, investment banking and risk management, as well as further advanced studies.
Financial Technology stream prepares students for the careers in the emerging FinTech industry and business and technology sectors that require solid technology training and finance domain knowledge as well as further advanced studies.
計算金融學專業的畢業生可在金融行業就業，例如在資產管理、金融產品設計、投資銀行和金融風險管理等行業作交易員、風險管理經理等，或繼續升讀碩士或博士課程。
金融科技專業的畢業生可在新興的金融科技行業就業，例如區塊鏈分析師、監管技術顧問、金融科技項目經理或繼續升讀碩士或博士課程。
| JUPAS Catalogue No. and Title |
Minimum Level Required
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| Eng. Lang. | Chi. Lang. | Mathematics | Liberal Studies |
Elective SubjectsNotes
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Elective 1
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Elective 2
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| JS1000 BSc Computational Finance and Financial Technology |
Level 3 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 3 |
Notes:
- Besides Category A elective subjects, Mathematics extended modules (M1/M2) and “other languages” (at grade E or above) can also be used to meet the elective requirement. If students take both M1 and M2, they are counted as one subject only.
- Applied Learning subjects are not counted as elective subjects.
- For details of the alternative Chinese Language qualifications acceptable by the University for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) students, please visit http://www.admo.cityu.edu.hk/jupas/entreq/bd.
For details, please visit: https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ug/admissions/apply/requirements
College of Business Entrance Scholarships for BSc Computational Finance and Financial Technology
| Major | Requirements | Scholarship Amount |
| BSc Computational Finance and Financial Technology | Non-weighted JUPAS score >= 30 and DSE Math / M1 / M2 / DSE ICT / DSE Economics / DSE English Language >= 5* |
$40,000 (one-off) |
| Non-weighted JUPAS score >= 28 and DSE Math / M1 / M2 / DSE ICT / DSE Economics / DSE English Language >= 5* |
$20,000 (one-off) |
For details, please visit https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/ug/admissions/apply/scholarships
Overseas Summer Programmes
Students may participate in English immersion courses, which include components such as volunteer placements, homestays and cultural activities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA. Service Learning participants also provide voluntary services in less developed areas such as the Philippines, Thailand, Mongolia, Sri Lanka and Laos.
Young Scholars Programme
To nurture BBA students to become outstanding future leaders in the region/world, our Young Scholars Programme offers the following:
- overseas exposure during semester breaks, including study trips to renowned companies and universities;
- internship placements in multinational companies to be arranged locally or overseas;
- networking with top business students admitted locally and overseas;
- professional mentorships provided by professors and professional practitioners; and
- cultivation of social responsibility through community services and voluntary work.
Learn more about BSc Computational Finance and Financial Technology students’ curriculum and student activities: https://www.cb.cityu.edu.hk/bsccfft/
| Q. | What are the unique features of this major? | |||||
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The BSc in Computational Finance and Financial Technology major has 2 streams, namely Financial Technology stream gives students an interdisciplinary education in business, information technology, and innovation by training them in mathematics, statistics, programming, information systems, and finance. Students from both Computational Finance and Financial Technology streams can apply for admission to the Joint Bachelor's Degree Program between City University of Hong Kong and Columbia University. Upon completion of this joint degree program, students will receive the dual awards conferred by Columbia University and CityU. For details, please visit http://gs.columbia.edu/cityu-hk/ |
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| Q. | Do I need to attend JUPAS admission interview? | |||||
| A. | Yes, for shortlisted applicants only, an interview will be scheduled around June. | |||||
| Q. | Can I take a minor? | |||||
| A. | Yes, you can customise your own Computational Finance and Financial Technology study plan with your minor of interest (subject to fulfilling the requirements of declaring a minor). | |||||
| Q. | Are there any scholarships available? | |||||
| A. | The College of Business and CityU are committed to nurturing elite students to become future business leaders. Various scholarships are available; please refer to the following for details: - CityU Scholarships and Prizes |
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