Master of Business Administration (FinTech Management)
Master of Business Administration (FinTech Management)
As a specialisation within the Master of Business Administration program, this course combines essential management studies with a sequence of units in the application and management of financial services technology. The program of study includes the building blocks of business management with units in finance, economics, marketing, organisational behaviour, strategy,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
As a specialisation within the Master of Business Administration program, this course combines essential management studies with a sequence of units in the application and management of financial services technology. The program of study includes the building blocks of business management with units in finance, economics, marketing, organisational behaviour, strategy, entrepreneurship, leadership and ethics. From this foundation, the MBA exposes students to cutting-edge units exploring financial technologies, blockchain applications, e-commerce, data management, data analytics and visualisation, internet banking and mobile commerce, together with capstone project work in FinTech. The course is led by Dr Nahid Rahman, PhD (University of Chicago Booth School of Business), whose supervisor was Nobel Prize winner Professor Richard Thaler, known as the ‘Father of Behavioural Finance’. Dr Rahman has experience working overseas for the World Bank and has 16 years teaching and research experience in Australian universities. Dr Rahman has published extensively in leading international journals in the field of finance. LEARNING OUTCOMES After completing the course, graduates will have: • Contemporary business knowledge, the ability to integrate theory with practice, and skills to conduct research in the business domain • Contemporary knowledge of current and emerging financial technologies and advanced knowledge of analytic tools. After completing the course, graduates will be able to: • Solve business problems at the intersection of financial services and technology • Gather, analyse and interpret data to inform business decisions • Apply business knowledge and skills strategically and creatively in the fintech industry • Investigate, collaborate, communicate and negotiate in business contexts • Think and act entrepreneurially, ethically and with cultural awareness in the application of technology to financial services.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The course contains: 16 units
PATHWAY TO EMPLOYMENT / FURTHER LEARNING
• Financial Analyst • FinTech Product Manager • Data Specialist • Financial Services Strategist • Data Analytics Manager • Technology Manager • FinTech Innovation Consultant • FinTech Entrepreneur and/or Product Developer • Digital Banking Manager
REQUIREMENTS
• An Australian bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification, including an overseas qualification),
• An Australian graduate certificate or graduate diploma in business, or • Completion of IMC’s Postgraduate Preparation Program.
• IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent
• IMC nominated English Provider (ELICOS) at English for Academic Purpose (EAP) Level 3 with a pass mark of 65%
• Overall score of 70% with minimum CEFR B2+ in each band
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Top Education Institute was established in 2001 and is located in the Australian Technology Park, Sydney. It offers the Diploma in Management and deals with subjects like accounting, information systems, management and marketing. They also offer the Bachelor in Accounting (commerce), Master of Professional Accounting and the Master of Professional Accounting and Business of the University of New England. In addition, they are also approved providers of the Skilled Migration Internship Program- Accounting.
