Master in Finance, Technology (Fintech) and Digital Transformation

The MFTDT Program is structured on four main pillars:

• Banking & Finance
• Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
• Digital Transformation and Innovation Management
• Entrepreneurship & Marketing and aims at providing a comprehensive knowledge of the drivers that are changing the Financial industry.

The MFTDT Curriculum is organized in 3 main modules:
Module 1 - FoundationsModule 2 - Fintech & EntrepreneurshipModule 3 - AI and Digital InnovationWhat you will learn - during the course of the MFTDT, you will acquire advanced knowledge in the following topics: Finance, Financial Technology (Fintech), Digital Innovation & Transformation, Data Science and Coding.
Moreover the courses are designed to help you develop an international mindset and a critical approach to understand and contribute to the Financial and Technological Revolution.
The MFTDT courses are designed, organized, and directed by leading experts in the field.
Let’s see the MFTDT Curriculum more in depth:
Module 0 (late Jan 2021)
Pre-course StatisticsPre-course ExcelPre-course PowerPoint

Module 1 - Foundations (Jan - Mar 2021)
Banking and Capital MarketsCapital BudgetingAdvanced Corporate & Investment Banking Coding Lab Regulation & Compliance
Module 2 - Fintech & Entrepreneurship (Mar - Jun 2021)Fintech InsurtechRegtechDigital MarketingEntrepreneurship & Growth Hacking
Module 3 - AI & Digital Innovation (Jun - Sep 2021)AI in Finance: Big Data & Machine LearningAI in Finance LabQuantitative methods for Digital MarketingInnovation ManagementDigital TransformationInternational Fintech Tour (May/June 2021)MFTDT Fintech Tour in Berlin, Madrid and Milan
Module 4 - Internship and Project Work (Sep- Dec 2021) + Final Dissertation (Dec 2021)
In order to fulfill the master requirements, students have to choose one of the following:
Internship:The MFTDT will connect its students with a global network and will support them in finding professional opportunities through its ecosystem of partners made up of leading startups, financial institutions, and consulting firms.
Project Work:Students will be asked to work on a task-based assignment. The Project Work addresses real business issues and will be realized in collaboration with a sponsor company.
Research Project:Students undertaking the Research Project need to prepare a research paper on an advanced Fintech related topic. The project is recommended for students with a strong interest in research. The project can be realized in collaboration with a sponsor company.
Startup Project:Students will be required to apply the knowledge and tools acquired in class to create a detailed and comprehensive business plan outlining all the key elements necessary to properly set up a successful business.