BS in Financial Technology
BS in Financial Technology
Introduction
The Bachelor of Science in Financial Technology (BS FinTech) is a forward-looking undergraduate program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to thrive in the rapidly evolving financial services industry. The program integrates finance, technology, and data analytics to prepare graduates for careers in digital banking, financial innovation, and emerging financial ecosystems.
Program Rationale
The global financial landscape is undergoing a significant transformation driven by technological advancements such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, big data, and digital payment systems. Traditional finance roles are increasingly being replaced or enhanced by technology-driven solutions.
Pakistan, with its growing digital economy and increasing adoption of mobile banking and fintech solutions, presents strong demand for skilled professionals who understand both finance and technology. This program aims to bridge the gap between these disciplines and produce industry-ready graduates.
Program Objectives
The BS FinTech program aims to:
- Develop a strong foundation in finance, economics, and business principles
- Equip students with technical skills in programming, data analytics, and financial modeling
- Provide in-depth understanding of financial technologies such as blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and digital payments
- Enhance problem-solving and critical thinking skills in financial innovation
- Prepare graduates for careers in fintech firms, banks, startups, and regulatory bodies
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Analyze financial data using modern analytical tools
- Understand and apply financial theories in digital contexts
- Develop and evaluate fintech solutions
- Demonstrate proficiency in programming languages relevant to fintech (e.g., Python, R)
- Assess risks and regulatory challenges in financial technologies
- Exhibit ethical and professional behavior in financial decision-making
Career Opportunities
Graduates of BS FinTech can pursue careers in:
- Digital Banking and Financial Services
- FinTech Startups
- Investment and Asset Management Firms
- Financial Data Analytics
- Blockchain Development
- Risk and Compliance (RegTech)
- Consulting Firms
Potential job roles include:
- Financial Analyst
- FinTech Specialist
- Data Analyst
- Risk Analyst
- Blockchain Analyst
- Product Manager (FinTech)
Target Audience
This program is ideal for students who:
- Have an interest in finance and technology
- Possess analytical and problem-solving skills
- Aspire to work in innovative and dynamic industries
Admission Requirements
- Intermediate (FSc / A-Levels or equivalent)
- Background in Mathematics is preferred
- Entry test and/or interview as per university policy
Program Structure
Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)
Credit Hours: Approximately 130–136
Scheme of Study
| Category | Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs |
| Semester 1 | |||
| Gen. Edu. | HSS101 | Functional English | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | MTH208 | Quantitative Reasoning 1- Probability and Statistics | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | HSS103 | Islamic Studies | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | CCL100 | Applications of ICT | 2-1-0 |
| Major | ACC 201 | Financial Accounting | 3-0-0 |
| Interdiscip | MGT 101 | Principles of Management | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 17 | ||
| Semester 2 | |||
| Gen. Edu. | HSS108 | Expository Writing | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | CCS207 | Quantitative Reasoning 2- Introduction to Data Science | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | HSS104 | Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | HSS108 | Civics & Community Engagement | 2-0-0 |
| Major | CCS 201 | Programming Fundamentals | 3-1-3 |
| Interdiscip | MKT 101 | Marketing Fundamentals | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 17 | ||
| Semester 3 | |||
| Gen. Edu. | HSS109 | Social Sciences Elective: Principles of Economics | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | PHY100 | Natural Science Elective: Intro to Environmental Sciences | 3-1-3 |
| Gen. Edu. | PHL 101 | Arts and Humanities Elective: Introduction to Philosophy | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | MGT201 | Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology | 2-0-0 |
| Major | FIN 201 | Business Finance | 3-0-0 |
| Interdiscip | IRR 201 | International Relations | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 15 | ||
| Semester 4 | |||
| Major | XXX 123 | Banking and Financial Systems | 3-0-0 |
| Major | FIN 302 | Financial Management | 3-0-0 |
| Major | STA 301 | Research Methods | 3-0-0 |
| Major | CCS 202 | Object Oriented Programming | 3-1-3 |
| Interdiscip | DSC 201 | Fundamentals of Business Analytics | 3-1-3 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 17 | ||
| Semester 5 | |||
| Major | CCS 303 | Data Structure and Business Applications | 3-1-3 |
| Major | ECO 403 | Basic Econometrics | 3-1-3 |
| Major | XXX 123 | Blockchain Technology for Business | 3-0-0 |
| Major | XXX 123 | Enterprise Systems and Applications | 3-0-0 |
| Major | XXX 123 | Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 17 | ||
| Semester 6 | |||
| Major | CCS 304 | Database System | 3-1-3 |
| Major | XXX 123 | Business Law for Fintech | 3-0-0 |
| Major | XXX 123 | Machine Learning | 3-1-3 |
| Major | XXX 123 | Financial Modelling | 3-0-0 |
| Major | MGT 408 | Project Management | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 17 | ||
| Semester 7 | |||
| Field Exp. | INT 401 | Internship | 3-0-0 |
| Major | DSC 302 | Fundamentals of Web Analytics | 3-1-3 |
| Major | XXX 123 | Financial Risk Analytics and Derivatives | 3-0-0 |
| Major | XXX 123 | Elective 1 | 3-0-0 |
| Major | XXX 123 | Elective 2 | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 16 | ||
| Semester 8 | |||
| FYP | PRJ 401 | Final Year Experiential Project (FYEP) | 3-0-0 |
| Major | XXX 123 | Artificial Intelligence in Business Decision | 3-0-0 |
| Major | DSC 404 | Big Data: Concepts, Techniques & Analytics | 3-1-3 |
| Major | XXX 123 | Elective 3 | 3-0-0 |
| Major | XXX 123 | Elective 4 | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 16 | ||
| Total | 132 |
| Category | Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | |||
| Gen. Edu. | HSS101 | Functional English | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | MTH208 | Quantitative Reasoning 1- Probability and Statistics | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | HSS103 | Islamic Studies | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | CCL100 | Applications of ICT | 2-1-0 |
| Major | ACC 201 | Financial Accounting | 3-0-0 |
| Interdiscip | MGT 101 | Principles of Management | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 17 | ||
| Semester 2 | |||
| Gen. Edu. | HSS108 | Expository Writing | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | CCS207 | Quantitative Reasoning 2- Introduction to Data Science | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | HSS104 | Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | HSS108 | Civics & Community Engagement | 2-0-0 |
| Major | CCS 201 | Programming Fundamentals | 3-1-3 |
| Interdiscip | MKT 101 | Marketing Fundamentals | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 17 | ||
| Semester 3 | |||
| Gen. Edu. | HSS109 | Social Sciences Elective: Principles of Economics | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | PHY100 | Natural Science Elective: Intro to Environmental Sciences | 3-1-3 |
| Gen. Edu. | PHL 101 | Arts and Humanities Elective: Introduction to Philosophy | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | MGT201 | Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology | 2-0-0 |
| Major | FIN 201 | Business Finance | 3-0-0 |
| Interdiscip | IRR 201 | International Relations | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 15 | ||
| Semester 4 | |||
| Major | XXX 123 | Banking and Financial Systems | 3-0-0 |
| Major | FIN 302 | Financial Management | 3-0-0 |
| Major | STA 301 | Research Methods | 3-0-0 |
| Major | CCS 202 | Object Oriented Programming | 3-1-3 |
| Interdiscip | DSC 201 | Fundamentals of Business Analytics | 3-1-3 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 17 | ||
| Semester 5 | |||
| Major | CCS 303 | Data Structure and Business Applications | 3-1-3 |
| Major | ECO 403 | Basic Econometrics | 3-1-3 |
| Major | XXX 123 | Blockchain Technology for Business | 3-0-0 |
| Major | XXX 123 | Enterprise Systems and Applications | 3-0-0 |
| Major | XXX 123 | Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 17 | ||
| Semester 6 | |||
| Major | CCS 304 | Database System | 3-1-3 |
| Major | XXX 123 | Business Law for Fintech | 3-0-0 |
| Major | XXX 123 | Machine Learning | 3-1-3 |
| Major | XXX 123 | Financial Modelling | 3-0-0 |
| Major | MGT 408 | Project Management | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 17 | ||
| Semester 7 | |||
| Field Exp. | INT 401 | Internship | 3-0-0 |
| Major | DSC 302 | Fundamentals of Web Analytics | 3-1-3 |
| Major | XXX 123 | Financial Risk Analytics and Derivatives | 3-0-0 |
| Major | XXX 123 | Elective 1 | 3-0-0 |
| Major | XXX 123 | Elective 2 | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 16 | ||
| Semester 8 | |||
| FYP | PRJ 401 | Final Year Experiential Project (FYEP) | 3-0-0 |
| Major | XXX 123 | Artificial Intelligence in Business Decision | 3-0-0 |
| Major | DSC 404 | Big Data: Concepts, Techniques & Analytics | 3-1-3 |
| Major | XXX 123 | Elective 3 | 3-0-0 |
| Major | XXX 123 | Elective 4 | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 16 | ||
| Total | 132 | ||
| Domain | Cr. Hrs |
| General Education | 30 |
| Major | 78 |
| Interdisciplinary | 12 |
| Field Experience | 3 |
| Final Year Project | 3 |
| Total | 132 |
| Domain | Cr. Hrs |
|---|---|
| General Education | 30 |
| Major | 78 |
| Interdisciplinary | 12 |
| Field Experience | 3 |
| Final Year Project | 3 |
| Total | 132 |