BSc (Hons) Financial Technology

Key information

Degree

Types of study

Full time

Duration

Three or four years depending on entry qualifications

Start date

September each year

Faculty

Nottingham University Business School China

Study model

4+0

About the study model: For the 2+2 study model courses, the student will spend the last two years at our UK campus. For the 4+0 study model courses, the student will spend the entire degree programme in Ningbo, China with 'study abroad' opportunities from year three.

About the degree: The official accreditation name by the Ministry of Education is 金融科技经济学学士.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for our programmes vary depending on your school qualifications, which determine your entry into either the preliminary year (Year 1) or qualifying year (Year 2). Please visit here for more detailed information.

*Entry for Mainland Chinese students is through the National Higher Education Entrance Examination, commonly known as Gaokao.

Course overview

This course is grounded in the fundamental knowledge and core skills of financial technology. It integrates the latest developments in finance, mathematical statistics, economics, and artificial intelligence to cultivate versatile and innovative talents equipped for emerging technologies and new business models.

The programme emphasizes the integration of financial theory and practice, with a strong focus on students’ mastery of cutting-edge technologies such as modern computer science, blockchain, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. It aims to develop students’ ability to apply fintech knowledge to solve real-world financial problems.

Through practice-oriented teaching and case-based learning, students cultivate critical thinking, independent analytical skills, and a forward-looking mindset in financial innovation, technology development, and policy research. Following global trends in financial technology, this course adopts a progressive and multi-dimensional learning framework. It enables students to

Gain a comprehensive understanding of financial market and architecture of fintech.
Explore the profound impact of technological innovation on socio-economic development from an interdisciplinary perspective.

To nurture globally competitive professionals, the programme places strong emphasis on cross-cultural exchange and the expansion of students’ international perspectives. It attracts students from diverse countries and regions, contributing intellectual support to the development of fintech in a globalized context. Graduates emerge with a solid academic foundation, advanced technical capabilities, and a strong sense of social responsibility. They are well-prepared to promote inclusive fintech development and contribute to building a more efficient, equitable, and sustainable financial system.

Special features

Solid expertise in finance, statistics, artificial intelligence, and economics, with the ability to apply these concepts to real-world business challenges.
A strong career foundation, preparing students for roles in FinTech, as well as further academic research.

Course structure

The degree is offered as a three- or four-year programme depending on your entry qualification.

For domestic students, the course structure follows the Chinese higher education system and is based on a four-year programme.
For international students, with relevant qualifications, the course structure follows the UK higher education system and is based on a three-year programme.

Note: Course structures may be subject to change. The final version will be confirmed by the commencement of each academic year in September. For the most up-to-date and detailed course structure, please refer to the online course catalogue.

Preliminary year modules

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The preliminary year is designed to help you develop your English language skills so that you can make the most of your degree programme.

This special English language programme designed by the English for Academic Purposes experts at the University's Centre for English Language Education is carefully integrated with academic content modules so that you are prepared fully for years two to four of your degree programme.

*Note:

This year is not compulsory for students with appropriate qualifications for year two entry.

Compulsory

Students must take all modules in this group.

Code	Title	Credits	Taught
CELEN048	Undergraduate Reading and Writing in Academic Contexts	20	Autumn
CELEN069	Oral Communication Skills A	10	Autumn
CELEN042	Introduction to Business Economics	20	Autumn
CELENXXX	Introduction to Statistics I	10	Autumn
CELEN082	Oral Communication Skills B	10	Spring
CELEN051	Undergraduate English in Specific Academic Contexts A: Arts & Social Sciences	20	Spring
CELENXXX	Introduction to Statistics II	10	Spring
CELEN037	Foundation Calculus and Mathematical Techniques	20	Spring
	*Credit Total*	*120*

Qualifying year modules

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Compulsory

Students must take all modules in this group.

Code	Title	Credits	Taught
BUSI1113	Fundamentals of Financial and Management Accounting	20	Full Year
BUSI1XXX	Linear Algebra and Optimisation	20	Full Year
BUSI1XXX	Microeconomics	10	Autumn
BUSI1XXX	Mathematical Analysis	10	Autumn
BUSI1XXX	Foundational Programming for Business	10	Spring
BUSI1070	Business Finance	10	Spring
BUSI1XXX	Macroeconomics	10	Spring
	*Credit Total*	90

Restricted Group 1

Students should take a minimum of 10 credits and a maximum of 10 credits from this group.

Code	Title	Credits	Taught
BUSI1085	Managing Operations in the Digital Enterprise	10	Autumn
BUSI1088	Future of Work	10	Autumn
BUSI1086	Organisational Behaviour	10	Spring
BUSI1073	The Digital Economy	10	Spring
BUSI1130	Principles of Marketing	10	Spring
BUSI1091	Humanistic Philosophy in Modern Business	10	Spring
	*Credit Total*	60

Restricted Group 2

Students should take a minimum of 20 credits and a maximum of 20 credits from this group.

Code	Title	Credits	Taught
BUSI1112	Business Law	20	Full Year
BUSI1XXX	Principles and Applications of Databases	20	Full Year
	Credit Total	40

Year 3 modules

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Compulsory

Students must take all modules in this group.

Code	Title	Credits	Taught
BUSI2XXX	Investment and portfolio management	20	Autumn
BUSI2XXX	Probability Theory and Statistical Inference	20	Autumn
BUSI2XXX	Intermediate Microeconomics	10	Autumn
BUSI2XXX	Data Structures and Algorithms	10	Autumn
BUSI2156	Corporate Finance	20	Spring
BUSI2XXX	Econometrics	10	Spring
	Credit Total	90

Restricted Group 1

Students should take a minimum of 0 credits and a maximum of 10 credits from this group.

Code	Title	Credits	Taught
BUSI2112	Management Strategy	10	Autumn
BUSI2120	Corporate Entrepreneurship	10	Autumn
BUSI2128	Analysing Organisations	10	Autumn
BUSI2197	Macroeconomic Growth, Cycles and Policy	10	Autumn
BUSI2XXX	Intermediate Programming for Business	10	Autumn
	Credit Total	50

Restricted Group 2

Students should take a minimum of 10 credits and a maximum of 20 credits from this group.

Code	Title	Credits	Taught
BUSI2109	Introduction to Business Operations	10	Spring
BUSI2140	Principles of Taxation	10	Spring
BUSI2158	Intermediate Corporate Reporting	20	Spring
BUSI2129	Managing Across Cultures	10	Spring
BUSI2190	Trends in Work and Organisations	10	Spring
BUSI2192	Fixed Income Investments	10	Spring
BUSI2XXX	Data Science and Predictive Analytics for Business	10	Spring
	Credit Total	80

Year 4 modules

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Compulsory

Students must take all modules in this group.

Code	Title	Credits	Taught
BUSI3209	Capstone Project	20	Full Year
BUSI3123	Derivatives	10	Autumn
BUSI3XXX	AI and Fintech	10	Autumn
BUSI3XXX	Machine Learning for Finance	20	Autumn
BUSI3XXX	Political Economy and Public Finance	20	Spring
BUSI3XXX	Ethics and RegTech for Investment Profession	10	Spring
	Credit Total	90

Restricted Group 1

Students should take a minimum of 0 credits and a maximum of 20 credits from this group.

Code	Title	Credits	Taught
BUSI3087	International Finance	10	Autumn
BUSI3119	Advanced Calculus for Business, Economics and Finance	10	Autumn
BUSI3101	Corporate Restructuring and Governance	10	Autumn
	Credit Total	30

Restricted Group 2

Students should take a minimum of 10 credits and a maximum of 20 credits from this group.

Code	Title	Credits	Taught
BUSI3XXX	Big Data Management and Analytics: Applications and Practice	10	Spring
BUSI3110	Applied Econometrics	10	Spring
	Credit Total	20

Restricted Group 3

Students should take a minimum of 0 credits and a maximum of 20 credits from this group.

Code	Title	Credits	Taught
BUSI3191	Advanced Corporate Reporting and Analysis	20	Full Year
	Credit Total	20

Careers and further study

The Financial Technology programme will equip students with cutting-edge skills in financial technology, including AI, machine learning, blockchain, and data analytics. These competencies are highly sought after in the modern financial industry, significantly enhancing the employability of graduates. Students will be well-prepared to secure positions in various sectors, including investment firms, financial institutions, and fintech companies.

With a strong foundation in Economics, Finance, and Artificial Intelligence, graduates will be well-equipped to pursue advanced degrees in fields such as Finance, Economics, Business Analysis, Statistics, and Computer Engineering. This broad educational base expands graduates' postgraduate course options, enabling them to pursue professional study and research at top institutions.

Throughout your time with us, our Career Development Office can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.

Have a look at our careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students.

Fees

Chinese Mainland students

110,000 RMB / year

China's Hong Kong, Macao & Taiwan students

110,000 RMB / year

International students

120,000 RMB / year

Scholarships, sponsorships and bursaries

To encourage academic excellence, we offer a comprehensive and expanding range of full and partial scholarships.

Historically nearly 30% of our undergraduate students were awarded scholarships for their entry. Once enrolled, current students are eligible for additional merit and/or performance-based scholarships and awards, which covers approximately 32.5% of our whole student body.

Please check here for scholarship types and policies for applicants from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and overseas countries. If you are a mainland Chinese student, please visit the Chinese language prospectus.