Programme Code: MFIN-FHNW

Overview

Overview of SUSS Master of Finance

The Master of Finance (MFIN) programme, the Graduate Diploma in Financial Technology (GDFT) programme, and the Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology (GCFT) programme offered by the School of Business at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) aim to help finance professionals and those in the PMET segment to gain knowledge of financial innovations and technologies, and to support upskilling to meet work challenge posed by advancements in technology and the disruptive changes in applications, processes, products, as well as business models that are transforming financial services industry.

These programmes cater to entrepreneurs, mid-career bankers, executives and finance professionals to acquire professional advancement and deepen their knowledge of finance, financial technologies and financial innovations. SUSS alumni who are looking for upgrading opportunities in finance area will find that these programmes are good options for them to continue with lifelong learning.



Unique Features of the Master of Finance Programme
  • We focus on financial technologies and financial innovations. Deviating from traditional finance programmes, we emphasise more on technical know-how, programming skills and hands-on lab training.
  • The programmes are stackable and thus in line with the nation's emphasis on stackable credentials that facilitate lifelong learning. Students who have graduated with GCFT are entitled to course credit transfer when they further enrol in GDFT and MFIN programmes. Students who have graduated with GDFT are entitled to course credit transfer when they enrol in MFIN programme. Students can also apply for MFIN programme directly, achieving all three certs when they complete the full master programme.
  • Master of Finance graduands are exempted from the Chartered FinTech Professional (CFtP) Level 1 exams. Find out more details under 'Programme Structure' section.
  • The programmes are an integral part of the SUSS Node for Inclusive Fintech (NiFT)


Overview of FHNW

The University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) is one of Switzerland’s leading universities of applied sciences and arts, actively involved in teaching, research, continuing education and service provision – both innovative and practice-oriented. The FHNW School of Business is AACSB accredited. Its mission is to educate innovative, responsible specialists and managers for an interconnected and ever-changing world.

Overview of FHNW Master of Science in International Management

The Master of Science in International Management programme is designed for students who are pursuing an international career in a corporation, non-profit organisation or public administration. The local and international elective modules offered in the programme allow students to customise an individual study portfolio. Students will also gain international experience through a variety of real-world applied learning trips.

Unique Features of the Master of Science in International Management Programme
  • The programme prepares students to manage the future of internationalisation and the sharing economy.
  • The programme equips students with the knowledge and skillsets to lead and operate in an international setting that is committed to the philosophy of cross-cultural management, organisational sustainability, customer engagement, and people management.
  • The programme provides students the opportunity to pursue a career in a globalised world by developing a creative mindset through personalised projects and intensive management research.
  • The programme is customisable, as each student is able to create a unique profile in their MSc in International Management degree programme.
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Programme Structure

SUSS FHNW
45 credit units
 48 ECTS* + optional elective/s (up to 12 ECTS)

* The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System is a standard means for comparing academic credits, i.e., the "volume of learning based on the defined learning outcomes and their associated workload" for higher education across the European Union and other collaborating European countries.

Admission Requirements

  • A recognised Bachelor's degree in disciplines such as business, management, economics, engineering management, business information systems/technology, finance, tourism, psychology or in a similar or related programme
  • Good linguistic abilities in English
    • Please submit your English score obtained within the last 2 years at point of application if your undergraduate degree is not awarded by an English-medium university, or your undergraduate degree is awarded by an English-medium university but the language of instruction was not in English.
    • At least an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5, or a TOEFL score of 580 (paper-based) or 85 (internet-based), or a PTE Academic score of 58, or C1 Advanced score of 180.
  • Relevant work experience
  • Applicants with social outreach or volunteering experience have an added advantage

The number of places for this programme is limited. Shortlisted applicants are required to undergo two rounds of interviews and take some written admission tests.

All applications are considered individually based on merit, and the offer of admission is dependent on the number of places available in the individual programmes. Admission is solely at the discretion of SUSS and the decision is final and binding. SUSS reserves the right to refuse admission and is not obliged to offer an explanation for the non-admission of unsuccessful candidates.

This programme is open to Singapore citizens, permanent residents, as well as international students.

Tuition Fees

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