
APU University
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Information Technology with a minor in Financial Technology (FinTech)
Bachelor
Duration
3 Years
Intake
March 9, July 28, September 24
Total Tuition Fees
108500
Faculties
College of Computing, Technology and Game Development
Course Overview
This specialization integrates information technology and the financial sector, an area that companies such as digital banking, payment applications, and cryptocurrencies stand on. Students learn how to build secure electronic financial systems such as payment systems, digital wallets, and banking applications, as well as understand technologies such as blockchain, financial data analysis, and transaction security.
But let me be clear: this is not "money only" or "programming only," but a mixture of them. If a student enters and is weak in numbers or has no willingness to understand the financial aspect, or weak in programming, he will get tired. Success here requires a dual understanding (technical + financial) which is why it is in demand in the market.
English Requirements
One of the following certificates is required:
IELTS: 5.0
TOEFL iBT: 40
Pearson (PTE): 47
MUET: Level 3.5
Or study English at the University Institute.
Entry Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Requirements
Copy of the passport (first page).
High school certificate with transcript (translated).
Selfie (white background).
IELTS certificate, if applicable.
Please submit the requirements in PDF format.
Career Opportunities
This field is one of the fastest growing fields globally, especially with banks and companies moving towards digital transformation. Some of the most prominent jobs are:
Financial Systems Developer (FinTech Developer)
Financial Systems Analyst
Banking Application Developer
Blockchain Engineer
Financial Data Analyst
The reality you need to understand: the competition here is strong because the field is "trending." If you build real skills (programming + financial understanding + projects), you'll be just an average graduate in a crowded market.
