Master of Science in Information Systems - FinTech Business Innovation
Oslo, Norway
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2024
TUITION FEES
NOK 55,000 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Price will vary for applicants outside the EU/EEA
Introduction
Master in Information Systems - FinTech Business Innovation has a thorough knowledge of theories, methods and applications in the Fintech research field and industry, can apply acquired Fintech knowledge ethically to develop innovative solutions to the public and private sectors.
Academic department
The School of Economics, Innovation, and Technology consists of two departments:
The School of Economics, Innovation, and Technology delivers research and study programmes at bachelor and master level. The emphasis for both research and study programmes are on economics, innovation, digitalization and information technology. Information science, information systems and the interaction between technology and human beings are other exciting focus areas. The department is expanding its online offers and offers in further and continuing education in cooperation with working life. The department has well-established research groups and research labs at a high international level.
How we work
Our research emphasizes economics, innovation, digitization and IT. In addition, there are several exciting research projects in applied informatics, information systems and human-computer interaction. Our lecturers have extensive experience both within industry and academia. Relevant working life experience is brought into the teaching through lecturing and guest lecturing. This will make you used to working life challenges and will ease the transition between study life and work life.
Campus Life
Kristiania is a place for everyone, whilst being a place where you will study along with others who share your passions. An education from Kristiania is practice-oriented, which makes our students sought-after in the labour market, even before they have finished their education. The students' own line associations make for opportunities to meet and bond on the basis of shared interests, while the incubators like Loftet and Bryggeriet creates a bustling and inspiring environment for the students' own companies.
Admissions
Curriculum
The Master in Information Systems - FinTech Business Innovation program consists of a total of 120 ECTS credits.
This master's degree lasts two academic years, and each academic year is divided into two semesters. Here you can see an overview of compulsory subjects and what opportunities you have for practice, exchange and specialization. We reserve the right to make changes.
First Year
1. semester
- Introduction to IS Research MS110 7.5 ECTS
- Entrepreneurial Finance MF100 7.5 ECTS
- Fintech Industry and Applications MF101 7.5 ECTS
- Ethics, sustainability and society MA141 7.5 ECTS
2. semester
- Money and Cyber laws MF102 7.5 ECTS
- Money and Applied Technologies MF103 7.5 ECTS
- Research Methods MS321 7.5 ECTS
- Proposal Development PDE5100 7.5 ECTS
Second Year
3. semester
- Elective or Exchange VALUTV99930M 30 ECTS
4. semester
- Master Thesis MS404 30 ECTS
Program Outcome
With this degree, you
- have thorough knowledge of theories, methods and applications in the Fintech research field and industry
- can apply acquired Fintech knowledge ethically to develop innovative solutions to the public and private sectors
- can analyze and deal critically with relevant Fintech theories and applications to develop arguments in implementing Fintech solutions to real-world cases
- can employ advanced analytical skills independently in applying scientific methods and techniques to Fintech research
- can plan and carry out an independent limited Fintech research or development projects in accordance with applicable norms for research ethics
- can apply acquired knowledge and skills to introduce innovative Fintech research and strategies in optimizing the use of IS for more sustainable business and society
- can contribute to state-of-the-art Fintech projects/research and communicate results in the highest academic, professional, and ethical manner
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Section IS Master graduates with specialization in FinTech Business Innovation are qualified to work in private businesses, consulting firms, IT development companies, financial institutions, and the public sector. Information Systems professional positions within FinTech are typically
- Digital Ecosystem Managers
- Blockchain Solution Developers and Architects
- Business Process Management and Innovation Managers
- Business Development Managers
- Cyberlaw and Compliance Specialists and Consultants
- Financial Technology Advisers
- Solution and Application Developers