The FinTech and Risk Management Program aims to meet the needs of the local and regional labor market by preparing qualified graduates with in-depth knowledge of finance, technology, and risk management. The program focuses on providing students with an integrated understanding that combines financial theories and innovative applications, enabling them to keep pace with the rapid development in the financial and business sectors and enhance their ability to apply technical solutions to complex financial problems and risk management.
Vision
For the Department of FinTech and Risk Management to become a leading academic destination in providing advanced financial and technical education, qualifying students to effectively integrate into the digital economy and lead innovation in the financial and business sector at the local and regional levels.
Mission
Providing integrated financial and technical education based on the latest teaching and learning methods, focusing on critical thinking, scientific research, and innovation. The program seeks to make the student the focus of the educational process by qualifying him with advanced skills that enable him to face the challenges of contemporary financial markets.
Program goals
- Providing a distinguished academic program: Designing and implementing an advanced curriculum that keeps pace with developments in financial technology and risk management while adhering to the highest standards of academic quality.
- Developing financial and technical skills: Providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze complex financial problems and apply innovative solutions in financial technology and innovation.
- Encouraging scientific research and innovation: Providing a supportive academic environment that enhances creativity and innovation and encourages advanced scientific research that contributes to the development of the financial technology sector.
- Strengthening partnership with the local and regional community: Building bridges of communication with the community by providing financial and technical consultations and exchanging experiences with financial institutions to enhance integration between academia and the business sector.
- Qualifying leadership cadres: Preparing graduates capable of leading change in the digital financial sector, with a focus on professional ethics and social responsibility in their practical practices.
- The program aims to prepare graduates with future visions and advanced technical and financial skills, enabling them to contribute effectively to the development of the financial sector and meet the challenges of the digital age.
Job opportunities
The Financial Technology and Risk Management Program qualifies graduates to work in various financial and technical fields, providing them with vast opportunities in the local and international sectors. The most prominent of these fields are:
- FinTech Specialist:
Working in financial technology companies or banking institutions to develop and implement digital solutions such as electronic payment systems, digital wallets, blockchain, and artificial intelligence. The specialist analyzes financial data, provides innovative solutions to enhance customer experience, and develops digital financial products.
- Financial Analyst
Graduates work in financial institutions such as banks, insurance companies, and business companies, where they analyze financial data, provide recommendations to improve financial performance, and evaluate investment opportunities.
- Investment Analyst
Contributing to investment funds and business companies by analyzing financial markets, studying returns and risks, and providing investment advice to support strategic investment decisions.
- Risk Analyst
Assessing financial and business risks by applying risk analysis models and developing risk mitigation strategies to enhance financial stability in various institutions.
- Credit Analyst:
Working in financial institutions to assess customers' creditworthiness, analyze financial data, and provide recommendations related to granting credit, ensuring risk reduction, and enhancing the quality of credit portfolios.
- Financial and Investment Consulting
Providing specialized consulting to various business establishments regarding financing and investment decisions and developing innovative solutions and financing alternatives to improve financial performance and enhance operational efficiency.
- Financial Control
Following up on implementing financial policies and strategic plans in financial institutions and business establishments, ensuring compliance with accounting and regulatory standards, and early detection and treatment of deviations.
This program enables graduates to integrate into the labor market with advanced skills that combine deep financial analysis and modern technical knowledge, enhancing their ability to face advanced financial challenges.