Duration: 4 years Language: English Scholarships up to 50%
This four-year bachelor’s program prepares you for roles in digital banking, financial analytics, cybersecurity, blockchain, and AI-driven financial services. You will gain a strong foundation in finance while learning how modern financial systems are designed, automated, secured, and regulated in today’s digital economy. This program is highly practical and includes data labs, internships, and practical projects.
Bachelor of Science in FinTech & Digital Banking
Build the Skills Powering Finance Today
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Plekhanov University in Dubai
Where This Degree Can Take You
Technology in finance is changing how people, businesses, and governments manage money. In this program, you will gain core financial knowledge and build in-demand skills that prepare you for a wide range of roles in technology-enabled financial services.
As AI and digital tools continue to reshape financial services, having competencies that blend finance with modern technology has become essential for students aiming to build international careers in banking, FinTech, and financial services.
The UAE is a global finance hub housing some of the top international FinTech companies and digital banks. It’s also the AI and technology hub of the MENA region, making it an ideal environment to study FinTech and Digital Banking. In this program, you will gain a comprehensive education in finance and technology while developing skills in digital banking operations, data analytics, and financial systems. You will have direct exposure to real FinTech firms, learning how financial technologies are designed, implemented, regulated, and scaled in real-world banking and digital finance environments.
Education Designed for the Modern Finance World
Support the design, launch, and management of innovative financial technology products.
FinTech Product Development:
04
Identify, measure, and mitigate financial and cybersecurity risks in digital environments.
Risk Management:
03
Manage digital banking platforms, customer experience, and technology-enabled financial services.
Digital Banking:
02
Evaluate companies, portfolios, markets, and financial performance using digital tools and data models.
Financial Analysis:
01
Enjoy working with data, systems, and analytical tools
Want a career path with strong international demand and long-term growth potential
Seek rewarding careers in banking, investment, or FinTech industries
Are interested in finance, technology, and digital innovation
This Program is for Students Who
Graduate With Two Internationally Accredited Diplomas
Having internationally accredited qualifications enhances your professional credibility and expands your access to career opportunities worldwide, enabling you to pursue roles across global markets with confidence.
Graduates of this program receive two globally recognized qualifications:
– official CAA-recognized diploma
Plekhanov University in Dubai
– a leading economic and management university
Plekhanov Russian University of Economics
Academic Overview
Learning Outcomes
In this program, you will learn to:
Develop a strong foundation in finance while gaining applied knowledge in digital banking, data analytics, AI in finance, blockchain, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance
Analyze complex financial problems using quantitative and technological approaches
Design, implement, and evaluate digital banking and FinTech solutions
Assess cybersecurity risks, regulatory frameworks, and ethical considerations in financial operations
Use industry-standard tools and software for data analytics, financial modeling, and algorithmic trading
Interpret financial data to support strategic decision-making, investment planning, and operational efficiency
Practical Components
Your studies include hands-on, experiential learning designed to bridge theory and practice, such as:
Industry-based projects and case studies that simulate real-world banking, FinTech, and investment scenarios
Data labs to apply AI, blockchain, and analytics tools in financial decision-making
Group work, presentations, and collaborations to develop teamwork and communication skills
Internship opportunities giving direct exposure to banking and FinTech environments
Company visits to financial institutions that provide firsthand insight into industry operations and professional practices
Final graduation project that demonstrates applied research, problem-solving, and technology integration in a real-world financial context