BS (FinTech)

“We study artificial intelligence and financial institution on alternative day. FinTech at MAJU is inspiring, innovative, ambitious, and challenging.”

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“In our software modules, you’ll develop computing skills to engage with the latest developments in modern financial markets. This includes blockchain technology, big data, and algorithms for high-frequency trading.”

WHY BS(FinTech)?

Change of technology becomes unavoidable in every field of practical life therefore it said for finance that Technology has profoundly changed the financial world. FinTech (Financial Technology) is a rapidly growing industry that employs technology to improve financial activity. This pathway equips everyone for a career in the rapidly expanding FinTech sector by developing their knowledge in areas such as information systems, cryptocurrency, and programming. The increasing integration of technology, algorithms, data, and mobile applications has disrupted the traditional delivery of financial services. FinTech is now regarded as one of the most important industries in the global economy. FinTech has created a surge in demand for people with extensive knowledge of finance, mathematics, programming, analytics, data science, applied statistics, and regulatory and compliance. With recent initiatives such as the formation of Fintech Associations, as well as the flexibility provided by the regulator, there appears to be a strong push to kick-start the country’s Fintech Ecosystem and contribute to a conducive environment for FinTech’s to thrive in Pakistan. Such trend generated the need of the specialized people for this requirement.

WHY MAJU?

MAJU, being the technology-based university, is now a pioneer institution to introduce BS Degree in Financial Technology in Karachi. This degree program includes not only traditional finance coursework, but also in-depth knowledge and understanding of FinTech theories and evolution, data-driven financial modelling, financial data mining and machine learning, financial data analytics, and new financial innovations such as AI, blockchain, cloud computing, and machine learning. The program’s main purpose is to prepare financial professionals with the edge of programming and technological skills which provide competitive edge to students in the market. This program is for students who want to learn how to use modern tools to improve financial activities, create new financial applications, processes, products, or business models. The future of FinTech is in investment banking, wealth management, international finance, commercial banking, insurance, information technology, social entrepreneurship, etc. Graduates may work for FinTech startups as well.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Bachelor of Sciences in Fintech is a globally accepted program that is currently in high demand and real need of industry particularly by the IT, R&D and data-driven financial service sector of Pakistan. The graduates completing this program would be able to kick-start a lucrative career as:

  • Cryptocurrency Manager
  • E-Financial Traders & Wealth Tech
  • Blockchain Technologies Consultant
  • Insure-tech, AML-tech & Stock Technologist
  • Reg Tech (Governance, Risk and Compliance using tech)
  • Financial Data Scientist
  • Financial Intelligence Manager
  • Information (Systems) Analyst
  • Financial System Architect
  • Algorithmic Trading/ HFT
  • Cloud Computing Architect

All Financial Institutions including Banks, Insurance Companies, Assets Management Companies, Brokerage Houses, Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, Google are searching for FinTech Experts locally and internationally.

OUR POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS

  • Meezan Bank Limited
  • Bank Alfalah Limited
  • Allied Bank Limited
  • National Bank Limited
  • EFU
  • Jubilee Life Insurance
  • AKS IQ
  • Lambda Theta
  • Gene Janch Center
  • MATZ
  • All Financial Institutions including Banks, Insurance Companies, Assets Management Companies, Brokerage Houses, Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, Google are searching for FinTech Experts locally and internationally.

PLACEMENTS

For Last three years we have a expedite in Job hunting as per data in current year more than 75% of Graduates of MAJU employed in most reputable National and International Organization by In-campus Interview and other ways.

OUR STUDENTS

CURRICULUM/PLAN OF STUDY

SEMESTER I Cr. Hrs.
Business Mathematics 3
Computer Concepts and Application 2+1
Functional English 3
Business Economics 3
Principles of Accounting-I 3
Principles of Management 3
SEMESTER II Cr. Hrs.
Business Statistics 3
Positive Psychology 3
Foreign Language 3
Islamic Studies 2
Computer Programming 3
Principles of Accounting II 3
SEMESTER III Cr. Hrs.
Object Oriented Programming 3
Cost and Management Accounting 3
Business Ethics 3
Applied Financial Mathematics 3
Principles of Marketing 3
Technical Report Writing 3
SEMESTER IV Cr. Hrs.
Database Management System 3
Financial Calculus 3
Introduction to Business Finance 3
Oral communication 3
Pakistan Studies 2
Statistical Inference 3
SEMESTER V Cr. Hrs.
Islamic Banking 3
Financial Data Analytics 3
Financial Modeling 3
Programming for Finance 3
Financial Management 3
Enterprise Information System 3
SEMESTER VI Cr. Hrs.
Business Research Methods 3
Blockchain Technology for Finance 3
Financial Data Visualization 3
Entrepreneurship 3
Financial Risk Analytics and Derivatives 3
SEMESTER VII Cr. Hrs.
Managerial Policy 3
FinTech Research Project I 3
FinTech Elective I 3
FinTech Elective II 3
Operational Research 3
SEMESTER VIII Cr. Hrs.
FinTech Elective III 3
FinTech Elective IV 3
FinTech Research Project II 3
Artificial Intelligence in Financial Decision 3
Structured Industrial Practicum 3

Elective/Specialization Courses

Course Title
Applied Digital Tax Management
Applied Financial Engineering
Blockchain Governance
Cryptography for Finance
Digital Banking
Fintech and Financial Transformation
FX and International Fixed Income Securities
International Financial Management
Investment and Portfolio Analysis
Technology for Financial Risk Management
Virtual Currency