Call for Applications: Master in Banking, Finance & Fintech

International Francophone Institute, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (IFI) is currently recruiting applicants for an international Master's program in Banking, Finance and Financial Technology (FINTECH) taught in English. The degree is issued by EM Normandie Business School (EM Normandy, France).

I.GENERAL INFORMATION

Presentation

The program provides learners with:

(1) In-depth knowledge of banking and finance;

(2) Skills in applying Fintech tools in the banking and finance sectors;

(3) The knowledge, skills, and spirit of entrepreneurship. The program aims to train high-quality human resources in the fields of banking, finance, Fintech, and related fields in the era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0.

Strong Points: This is the program

European Standards, Global Recognition;
Pioneering in Vietnam and 2nd in Southeast Asia
50% of the program is taught by highly qualified professors from France and the UK with work experience in London-Fintech Capital of Europe;
Attractive career opportunities in the banking and finance industry in the age of digital transformation;
Student exchange opportunities and internships in France, UK.
Scholarship opportunities for excellent students.

II. PROGRAM

Program content

75 European ECTS credits, with 16 blocks.

See detailed credits: Here

The program is executed simultaneously at IFI and the Oxford Campus of EM Normandie, UK. The opening ceremony of the 1st Cohort took place at IFI on March 26, 2021.

Teaching Method

Combine on-site teaching (taught by lecturers; seminars by experts from actual business) with professional experience through solving actual problems of a bank or other businesses; internship and thesis.

III. ADMISSION

Admission Scale & Procedure

Admission scale: 35 students / class / course

Admission procedure: Profile review and Interview

Admission Criteria

Qualifications: Students who hold a four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Bachelor of major groups: Economics, Business, Finance - Banking - Insurance, Accounting - Auditing, Information Technology, and Computers.
Candidates who do not have the above knowledge or are not accepted by the admissions committee need to take an additional knowledge course organized by IFI.
English: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. Candidates who do not comply with the English language requirements may participate in the pre-Master language preparation program organized by IFI.

Timeline

Submission: June 15th, 2023 (or until it reaches the quota)

Opening: 5/2023.

IV. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Fintech occupations vary from being an entrepreneur to many other positions such as:

Digital banking Project Manager
Product Manager at a Fintech
Financial Analyst at an investment bank
Corporate Analyst in a multinational financial services startups
Consultant at a professional services firm
SME Client Relationship Manager at a Fintech or Retail Bank

V. TUITION FEES AND SCHOLARSHIP (2023-2024)

Tuition: 175.000.000 VND (~6.500 Euros)

Admission fee: 1.050.000 VND (~40 Euros)

Scholarships for international students:

- President's Scholarship (2 scholarships: 100% free tuition fee, housing support in the dormitory of VNU for students from countries with priority in foreign policy of IFI)
- Free housing support in the dormitory of VNU (the duration is based on the actual time studying in Vietnam)