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MSc in Financial Technology - About Us

The HKUST is a dynamic, international research university, in relentless pursuit of excellence, leading the advance of science, technology, business and humanities, and educating the new generation of front-runners for the world.

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Welcome to the Master of Science in Financial Technology at HKUST, a pioneering program designed to shape the future leaders of the FinTech industry.

In today's rapidly evolving financial landscape, the integration of AI and emerging technologies has become paramount. Our program, jointly hosted by the School of Engineering, the School of Business and Management, and the School of Science, is meticulously crafted to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between finance and technology. This unique interdisciplinary collaboration ensures our curriculum is both broad and deep, covering essential aspects of technological innovation, business insight, and scientific rigor.

Through a blend of rigorous coursework, hands-on projects, and real-world applications, our curriculum equips you with the tools to explore AI, machine learning, blockchain technology, and other cutting-edge topics transforming the financial industry. You will have the opportunity to learn from distinguished faculty members who are experts in their respective domains, engage with industry leaders through guest lectures and networking events, and collaborate with like-minded peers on innovative projects.

Leveraging Hong Kong's unparalleled position as a global financial hub and gateway to the Greater Bay Area's vibrant tech innovation and advanced manufacturing, our program immerses you in a dynamic FinTech ecosystem. This strategic location, bridging China and global markets, facilitates seamless flows of capital, products, and information, creating fertile ground for entrepreneurial ventures and global engagement.

At HKUST, we are committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. We believe our diverse community of students, faculty, and industry partners is our greatest strength, and we are dedicated to supporting you in your academic and professional journey. Together, we will push the boundaries of what is possible and drive the future of financial technology forward.

About The Schools

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School of Business and Management

Established in 1991, the School of Business and Management (SBM) at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is young, dynamic, and well respected for the quality of its programs and the impact of its research. We are the first business school in the region to be accredited by both the U.S.-based Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). SBM is recognized as “Asia’s youngest but most respected business school” (Financial Times), and our degrees are recognized worldwide. The joint EMBA program with the School’s Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA Program was ranked No. 1 in the world in 2023, and the full-time MBA program was ranked Asia’s No. 1 by Bloomberg Businessweek 2025. Learn more

School of Engineering

The School of Engineering (SENG) is the largest of the Schools within HKUST, with almost 40% of the University’s student body. SENG has a strong international reputation and consistently ranks high among the major engineering schools around the world. In the newly released QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, HKUST has continued to be rated No. 1 in Hong Kong in the broad subject area of Engineering and Technology and ranked at 40th globally. The School’s research excellence is also globally recognized. Over the past decades, our faculty members have made significant discoveries in cutting-edge research and received major international honors. These achievements have made important contributions to the social and economic development of Hong Kong and its transition to a knowledge-based society. Learn more

School of Science

The School of Science (SSCI) comprises five academic units, covering Life Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Ocean Science. The School is committed to providing students with a high-quality, balanced education in an intellectually stimulating environment. To enhance students’ university experience, the School continues to improve the curriculum by making it more diverse, interdisciplinary, and inquiry-driven. SSCI has recruited numerous outstanding faculty members, many of whom are leaders in their research fields and have attained international stature because of their scientific contributions. With their different backgrounds and research interests, the faculty members provide diverse, interdisciplinary perspectives on the fundamental questions in science. With a strong commitment to teaching and research, our faculty instills in students the importance of scientific rigor and ethics, while inspiring and encouraging them to achieve their full potential. Learn more

Faculty Profiles

School of Business and Management

Professor Weiyin HONG

Associate Professor,
Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management
PhD, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Research interests: Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Financial Technology , Internet Privacy Concern, Human-AI collaboration

Professor Garvin Percy DIAS

Associate Professor of Business Education, Department of Information Systems,
PhD, Fudan University
Research interests: IT auditing, IT governance, Computer networking, FinTech

Professor Ekkachai SAENYASIRI

Associate Professor, Department of Finance
PhD, The City University of New York
Research interests: Corporate finance, Investments, International financial markets, Asset pricing

Professor Entela BENZ-SALIASI

Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Finance
PhD, Finance Institute & HEC University of Lausanne
Research interests: Pricing venture capitalist contracts; asset allocation; credit risk pricing

School of Engineering

Professor James KWOK

Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Co-Director, Risk Management and Business Intelligence program
PhD, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Research interests: Artificial intelligence

Professor Daniel PALOMAR

Professor, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering
Fellow, IEEE
PhD, Technical University of Catalonia
Research interests: Big data, Financial econometrics, Financial risk management, Optimization, Signal processing

School of Science

Professor Shiqing LING

Chair Professor, Department of Mathematics
RGC Senior Research Fellow, Hong Kong Research Grants Council
PhD, The University of Hong Kong
Research Interests: Statistics, Financial Time Series and Econometrics

Professor Can YANG

Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics
PhD, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Research Interests: Computer Age Statistical Inference; Data Science with Statistical Machine Learning; Empirical Bayes and Scalable algorithm; Statistical Genetics and Genomics

Professor Eric Paul MARBERG

Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics
PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Research Interests: Combinatorics, Representation theory, Hopf algebra, Discrete mathematics and combinatorics, Algebras and quantum groups