CUHK Executive Programme in FinTech

Programme Overview

This programme is designed for executives, business leaders or entrepreneurs who wish to acquire a broad understanding of the latest development of FinTech, and how FinTech can be applied to various businesses to revolutionize the operation model and consequently boosting the growth of the business.

A broad range of financial technologies, such as blockchain, CBDC, cryptocurrency, AI, big data, clouding, etc., would be covered in the programme.

This programme emphasizes the application of FinTech with illustration of real life use cases shared by corporate practitioners from first person perspective in day-to-day operation, which intends to enlighten the participants to think out of the box to devise their own business development plan that leverages FinTech solutions, or to work better with their R&D division to steer the direction of technological advancement.

Guest speakers who are seasoned industry practitioners will be invited to exchange their insight and experience in the industry through group discussion and Q&A sessions.

Background 

• Financial Technology (FinTech) has been evolving rapidly in the past few years, in particular during the COVID-19 situation where it plays a more vital role than ever in the society. The accelerated development of various emerging technologies and innovation has come to revolutionize the whole finance industry, from the business models and services, to the systems and policies.

• FinTech not only fuels the growth of the financial services industry, but also benefits other relevant sectors like insurance, retail, logistic services, etc. which deploy FinTech services or solutions in their business models. In such disruption brought by the FinTech innovation, senior executives should have the knowledge and understanding of FinTech so that they can make the right decision to leverage the appropriate technologies and innovation and catalyse the development for their business.

• CEFAR Academy has the mission of fostering a strong and growing FinTech ecosystem in Hong Kong and developing a steady pipeline of FinTech talents. Introducing an executive programme in FinTech under CEFAR can realize this mission by equipping the senior executives in the programme with an overview of Fintech application in the industry and provide them a platform to access a pool of world-class academics, professionals, and entrepreneurs. This will be a first of its kind offered in Hong Kong which provides comprehensive coverage on FinTech topics taught by both world-class academics and corporate practitioners.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the programme, the participants are expected to be able to:

• Develop an overview of Fintech application in the industry under a fast-track, practical framework
• Understand recent and future trends of financial industry development in areas such as banking, insurance, wealth management, capital market and legal implications
• Access a pool of world-class academics, professionals, and entrepreneurs to learn the framework, value chain with practical lens, and build their own network

Why Study This FinTech Programme?

• Practitioners to align with the HKMA FinTech Enhanced Competence Framework (ECF) and fulfill Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
• Entrepreneurs, business leaders, or corporate executives who need to steer the direction of technological advancement or devise business development plan that leverages FinTech solutions
• Senior managers or professionals who wish to refresh their knowledge in FinTech and latest developments in the industry, including relevant policies and regulations
• Those who want to build network with fellow participants that may include senior-level management in finance; CXOs of FinTech-related startups; senior executives leading technological development; etc.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must:

• have obtained a Bachelor’s degree or professional qualifications equivalent to a degree;
• normally, have at least 7 years of post-qualification business or relevant work experience, including 5 years in a managerial position; and
• hold a responsible, senior management position.

Programme Curriculum

Certificate Of Attendance

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Under Enhanced Competency Framework On Fintech

Participants of this course can earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours under Hong Kong Monetary Authority Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF) on Fintech. Please click here for details.

Programme Details

Programme: CUHK Executive Programme in FinTech

Programme Dates: 2023

Application Deadline: TBC

Medium of Instruction: English / Chinese

Duration: 2 days (Total 14 hours)

Venue:
Live virtual via Zoom

Programme Fee: HK$18,000

RTTP rate*: After reimbursement, the programme fee per eligible participant is HK$6,000 / HK$5,667 / HK$5,100 for the programme fee HK$18,000 / HK$17,000 / HK$15,300, respectively.

*The programme has been included in the list of registered public courses under the “Reindustrialisation and Technology Training Programme” (RTTP) – funding scheme under the Innovation and Technology Fund. Companies interested in applying for RTTP training grant (two-thirds of programme fee for each eligible participant) for their employee(s) to attend this programme should apply via the online system at least two weeks before the commencement of the programme.

Early Bird offer: HK$17,000 (register by 2023)

“Learn together” offer: HK$17,000 (two applicants must enroll in this programme at the same time)

CUHK/CUSCS/APIB Alumni rate: HK$15,300 (15% discount)​

Corporate rate: HK$15,300 ​(15% discount – Please contact our education professionals for details)​

APIB/CEFAR members: HK$15,300 (15% discount)

Contact Us

Phone: (852) 3943 4386 / 3943 7430​

Email: apib@cuhk.edu.hk

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