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    Bachelor of Science in Financial Technology

    About The Academic Program

    Qualify distinguished graduates with knowledge, skills, and research in the field of financial technology to meet the needs of society and the labor market.

    Major

    Financial Technology

    Language of instruction

    English

    Duration

    4 Years

    Academic degree

    Bachelor of Science in Financial Technology

    Career opportunities

    All professions and jobs in the field of finance and business that require professional specialization in financial technology and include the following areas and fields: financial portfolio analyst, assistant financial portfolio analyst, stock market analyst, capital analyst, investment analyst, assistant investment analyst, financial claims analyst, investor In the stock market / financial derivatives market / foreign exchange market / bond market, systems analyst, securities broker, business development analyst and financial applications developer.

    Nature and Goals of the Program

    The major seeks to qualify female graduates who are distinguished scientifically, skillfully, and research-wise in the field of financial technology to meet the needs of society and the labor market.

    1 Provide female graduates with the essential knowledge and competencies in the fields of finance and technology through an advanced academic environment..
    2 Develop analytical, designing, and critical decision-making skills in finance using technology to advance financial technology-based knowledge.
    3 Cultivate research and lifelong learning skills to contribute towards the development of innovative fintech-based solutions.
    4 Improve graduates’ communication skills to enhance their effectiveness in the labor market.
    5 Promote a culture of sustainability and social responsibility in the field of financial technolog.y within an ethical framework.

    1 Define theoretical concepts related to the field of finance and technology.
    2 Recognize essential foundations in Financial Technology and the most recent innovations in the area.
    3 Describe the financial theories, models, and IT concept-based tools for practical usage and decision-making.
    4 Apply relevant skills, methods, and technologies to collect, process, and interpret financial data and information.
    5 Analyze contemporary financial issues and trends using relevant technologies.
    6 Design innovative strategic solutions related to financial applications.
    7 Communicate (orally or in writing) effectively and professionally to a range of audience.

    1 Knowledgeable and technically capable .
    2 Responsible Solution Provider.
    3 Life-long Learners.
    4 Innovative and Critical thinker .
    5 Effective Communicator.

    Study Plan

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    Ethics and Islamic Values 2
    Islamic Banking and Economics 2
    Community Building in Islam 2
    English Language (1) 3
    English Language (2) 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    Communication Skills 2
    Creative Writing 2
    Writing Academic Reports 2
    Emotional Intelligence Course 2
    Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
    Principles of Projects Management 2
    Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
    Principles of E-Commerce 2
    Financial Literacy 2
    Leadership and Change Management 2
    Health Awareness 2
    Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
    Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
    Fitness and Sport Science 2
    Sustainable Development 2
    Global Citizenship 2
    Lifelong Learning Skills 2
    Sustainable Ecosystems 2
    History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
    Good Citizenship Values 2
    Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
    Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
    Basics of Programming 2
    Data Analysis and Management 2

    Course Code Course Title Credit

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    E-payment and Crypto-currency 3
    Financial systems and applications 3
    Banks and Financial technology 3
    Data Governance 3
    Financial performance and corporate governance 3
    E-payment and Crypto-currency 3
    Financial systems and applications 3
    Banks and Financial technology 3
    Data Governance 3
    Financial performance and corporate governance 3
    E-payment and Crypto-currency 3
    Financial systems and applications 3
    Banks and Financial technology 3
    Data Governance 3
    Financial performance and corporate governance 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Principles of Business Administration 3
    Business Skills I 3
    Programming Language )1) 6
    English language (1) 3
    General Statistics 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Discrete Structures 4
    English language (2) 3 ENG101-1OR ( ENG101AND ENG102 )
    Principles of Information and Technology Systems 4 CS110TOR CS110
    Math for Business 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Principles of Financial Accounting 3
    Introduction to Data Science 3 CS110OR CS110T
    Principles of Microeconomics 3
    Introduction to Fintech 3
    Statistical Analysis for Financial Data 3 MATH161
    Commercial Law 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Principles of Macroeconomics 3 ECON101MOR ECON101TOR ECON201OR MT101OR DBE120
    Principles of Finance 3 ACCT201OR ACCT102TOR ACCT103M
    Computer Networks and financial Services 3 CS110
    Financial data Cryptography 3 CS100

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Financial Institutions and Markets 3 FIN204AND ECON202
    Fintech and Financial Transformation 3 FTEC201
    Database and Cloud Storage 3 CS110
    Mathematical Finance 3 FIN204AND Math106

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Big Data in Finance 3 FTEC352
    Machine learning for financial data 3 DS111
    Financial modelling 3 FTEC311AND FTEC261
    Financial Risk Analysis 3 FIN204
    Financial Portfolio Analysis 3 FTEC311

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Strategic Management 3
    Blockchain technology for Finance 3 FTEC251
    Derivatives and Financial innovation 3 FTEC311

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Graduate project 3 FTEC354AND FTEC363
    CO-OP Training 6