The Doctor of Philosophy (Financial Technology) programme is a researchbased programme designed to equip students with the skills necessary to conduct scholarly research and be at the forefront of their specialised fields, and become credible authorities and experts to support the development and advancement of knowledge, while adhering to the highest professional standards.
The programme equips students with the expertise and education they need to conduct advanced research and have a sound grasp of financial technology developments. Furthermore, having a collegial network of highly motivated and talented classmates also creates a unique learning experience.
Graduates of this programme should be able to conduct and apply high quality research in academia and/or industry that will make an impact on FinTech research and practice.
Programme Structure
Programme can be completed in 4 years (PT), 3 years (FT).
Programme Structure
- Research Methodology
- Proposal Defense
- Research Thesis
- Viva Voce in the final year
- Students are required to produce a thesis of 60,000 to 100,000 words to fulfil graduation requirements
Research Areas
- Accounting and Finance
- Artificial Intelligence in Finance
- Machine Learning in Finance
- Data Science and Strategy in Finance
- Blockchain
Entry Requirements
Requirements depend on your entry level. Expand for more details.
- A Master’s Degree in Finance, Banking, Insurance or related field as accepted by the University Senate.
- International students are required to achieve a minimum score of 6.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or its equivalent.
Note:Â International students are subject to meet entry requirements that reflect similar qualifications and experience as stated above.
To find country-specific entry requirements visit our international entry requirement page
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