Call for Admission: Master in Banking, Finance & Fintech

In addition to acquiring updated and advanced knowledge and skills in finance, banking, and insurance, with the Master's program in Banking, Finance, and Financial Technology (Fintech) offered by EM Normandie School of Management, taught at the International Francophone Institute (IFI) of Vietnam National University, you can be an expert in the field of Fintech (Financial Technology).

I. INTRODUCTION

Study goals

Gain access to updated, in-depth, and advanced knowledge in finance, banking, insurance, and Fintech in the digital economy era, meeting the demands of the global market;
Take up high-income job opportunities in these fields in Vietnam and worldwide

Program strengths

It follows European standards and is globally recognized.
It is the first Fintech Master's program in Vietnam and the second in Southeast Asia.
50% of the lessons are delivered by experienced professors from the UK and France.
It provides numerous alluring career opportunities in the digital transformation era of finance and banking.
It offers opportunities for student exchange and internships in France and the UK.
It provides the chance to get scholarships for Excellent students.

II. PROGRAM

Syllabus

The program is designed with 14 knowledge blocks and consists of 75 credits.

See detailed credits: Here

The program is implemented at the International Francophone Institute (IFI) of Vietnam National University and Oxford campus of EM Normandie School of Management in the United Kingdom at the same time.

See Feedback from students about the Fintech Master's program: Here

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Teaching Method

Combine on-site teaching (lessons with lecturers; seminars by experts from actual business) with practical experience through solving actual problems of a bank or a business under the guidance and supervision of professors and experts in the program; mandatory internships; graduation thesis.

Form of training

Regular (on-site learning in evenings and weekends)

III. ADMISSION

Admission Scale & Procedure

Admission scale: 35 students / class / cohort

Admission procedure: Application screening and interview.

Admission Criteria

1. Regarding expertise and qualifications:

1.1. Object 1:

Have graduated from one of the following majors: Economics, Finance, Technology, Fintech, Information Technology, and Computer Science;
Have fundamental knowledge in Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Basic Accounting, Basic Finance, and Software Technology;
Have completed preparatory programs organized by IFI.

1.2. Object 2:

Have graduated from another major that is not included in Object 1;
Have work experience (at least 03 years) in areas related to banking, finance, fintech, information technology, and computer science;
Have completed preparatory programs organized by IFI.

2. Regarding degree:

Have A Vietnamese 4-year-program university degree (with a grade of "Good" or above), or a foreign university degree that is not part of the European qualification framework (obtained from a program lasting at least 4 years);
Meet the program's entry requirements and other specified criteria.

3. Regarding English conditions:

Must be at level 4 of the Foreign Language Proficiency Framework for Vietnam, or IELTS 5.5, or equivalent.
Applicants who do not meet the English conditions need to study the English preparatory program organized by IFI.

Timeline

Deadline for submission: August 30th, 2023 (or until it reaches the quota)

Opening date: October 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)

Applicants can pay 100% for the first time or pay in 2 installments: 65% for the first time and 35% for the second time.
Admission fee: 1.050.000 VND (~40 Euros)

Scholarships

National Scholarship (New): for candidates from countries that have never appeared at IFI (see List here). These students are granted based on actual time spent in Vietnam and not exceeding 12 months. Besides, there is 80% tuition fee discount and 100% accommodation support in dormitories (6-8 people/room), excluding electricity and water charges.
Accommodation scholarship at the Dormitory of the University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University (based on the actual time spent in Vietnam, not exceeding 12 months)
Monthly living allowance scholarship
President scholarship for students from countries prioritized in IFI's foreign policy (02 scholarships available: 100% tuition allowance, accommodation support).