Financial Technology

رقم التخصص : Major No:
29102
الساعات المعتمدة: Course credit:
124
الكلية: College:
المستوى: Level:
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The program incorporates various subjects within the fields of finance, accounting, informatics, administration, technology, and entrepreneurship. Graduates acquire scientific knowledge and competencies in the following areas:

  1. Computational and technological skills, including programming, information security, and artificial intelligence.
  2. Recent trends in financial sciences, such as digital currencies, electronic wallets, big data mining and analysis, electronic payment methods, and blockchain.
  3. Information competencies, including information systems, the digital business world, and business market intelligence.
  4. Administrative sciences, covering management, strategic thinking, marketing, and economics.
  5. Financial and accounting competencies, including accounting, investment management, financial portfolios, and revenue source security.
  6. Administrative sciences and creative skills focused on innovative thinking and exploiting opportunities in the financial technology sector, including establishing private projects for graduates.
  7. Developing an applied scientific research mindset through selected research projects.

Advantages of this program:

This program is the first of its kind in Palestine, following the dual studies system that combines theoretical education with practical application. It aligns with global trends in the thriving global financial technology market, where the sector offers hundreds of thousands of job opportunities, as seen in countries like the United Kingdom.

  1. Supplying qualified graduates to lead the digital transformation in financial sciences and business, catering to the Palestinian and global labor markets.
  2. Developing the banking and services sectors in Palestine to foster integration and competitiveness in the global market.
  3. Establishing a research and advisory foundation in financial sciences.
  4. Contributing to the formation of financial services companies to reduce unemployment and boost national production.
  5. Establishing networks with iernational and local institutions involved in financial services and promoting communication and integration between higher education institutions and the local community.
  6. Applying education methodologies that meet international standards and teaching students using modern applied methods that combine theoretical lectures and practical field application.
  7. Solving practical problems derived from the community and addressing urgent needs within the local community.

Upon completion of the program requirements, graduates will possess the following abilities:

  1. Integrating financial theories with smart technology.
  2. Assessing financial and business risks.
  3. Making credit-related decisions based on financial statement analysis.
  4. Providing consultations to businesses on financing and investment, offering the best alternatives.
  5. Developing and monitoring policies and plans in financial institutions and businesses to prevent deviations.
  6. Utilizing tools such as machine learning, blockchain, and quantitative financial analysis.
  7. Expertise in wealth management, trading, payment and transaction services, robotic process automation (RPA), credit and lending management, liquidity, digital currencies (stablecoins and cryptocurrencies), blockchain/smart contract development, risk management, regulatory compliance, and security and identity protection.
  8. Proficiency in data mining and big data modeling and analysis.
  9. Knowledge of information security and protection.
  10. Dealing with electronic money and using electronic payment systems.
  11. Handling, synthesizing, analyzing, and interpreting data.
  12. Possessing core competencies for entering and working in the financial technology sector.
  13. Using applications, preparing, and developing software for digital and smart transformation in the financial technology sector.
  14. Familiarity with professional ethics related to financial technology and technology transfer to society.
  15. Collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
  16. Engaging with diverse segments of society and understanding their problems and needs in relevant areas.
  17. Drafting reports, analyzing data, and presenting information to the public.
  1. Financial technology specialists
  2. Digital transformation specialists
  3. Payment system specialists
  4. Building financial and investment products
  5. Financial innovation analysts
  6. Business development assistants
  7. Employment in public institutions, such as municipalities, chambers of commerce, and large and medium-sized companies
  8. Accounting and financial auditing offices
  9. Financial portfolios
  10. Banks and insurance companies
  11. Brokerage firms (brokers)
  12. Cryptocurrency Trading
  13. Self-employment and entrepreneurial projects
  14. Research centers and institutions
  15. Education sector
  16. Postgraduate studies: qualify for further education, such as pursuing master's and doctoral degrees.