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BS in Financial Technology — Swiss Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship
BS Program · Geneva, Switzerland

Master the Future
of Financial
Technology

A fully online, 3-year BS that prepares you to build fintech products, navigate digital banking, apply AI to finance, and lead innovation in the global financial system.

3 Yrs
Programme Duration
180 ECTS
Credit Hours
34+
Courses
$3K
Per Year
What You Will Achieve

Learning Outcomes

Graduate with a concrete skill set that employers and clients can verify — built over 3 years of applied learning.

FinTech Product Design — Analyze & design digital financial products and services — from mobile payments to DeFi protocols.
AI in Finance — Apply AI and data analytics to solve financial problems, detect fraud, and automate processes.
Regulatory Awareness — Evaluate financial technologies from business, regulatory, and ethical perspectives.
Entrepreneurial Leadership — Lead digital innovation projects within financial institutions or fintech startups.
Core Skills

What You Will Learn

Six skill domains that make you both a practitioner and a strategic thinker.

01

Financial Technology Stack

Blockchain, digital payments, modern banking systems, cybersecurity, and compliance — the full technical landscape of modern finance.

02

AI & Data Analytics

Machine learning, programming for data analytics, data visualization, and investment strategies powered by algorithms.

03

Corporate Finance

Corporate finance, investment strategies, financial risk management — the business fundamentals every fintech builder needs.

04

Product Management

Build financial products users actually want: product management, UX, and go-to-market strategy.

05

Risk & Compliance

Financial risk management, compliance, law — how to build fintech that is both innovative and legally sound.

06

Leadership & Communication

Storytelling, public speaking, research methods — communicate complex financial ideas to investors and users.

Full Curriculum

34 Courses. 3 Years. 180 ECTS.

Semesters 1–3 share an 80–90% common core with all SITE BBA programmes — enabling cross-programme cohort learning and credit transfer.

Year 1 — Foundational Knowledge & Skills
Semester 125 ECTS
Course 01
Leadership
5 ECTS
Course 02
Introduction to Finance
5 ECTS
Course 03
Introduction to Marketing
5 ECTS
Course 04
Research Methods in Business
5 ECTS
Course 05
Business Communication and Reporting
5 ECTS
Semester 235 ECTS
Course 01
Principles of Economics
5 ECTS
Course 02
Introduction to Computer Science
5 ECTS
Course 03
Mathematics in Business
5 ECTS
Course 04
Sociology
5 ECTS
Course 05
Statistics
5 ECTS
Course 06
Principles of Accounting
5 ECTS
Course 07
Psychology
5 ECTS
Year 2 — Core Knowledge & Specialisation
Semester 325 ECTS
Course 01
Introduction to Data Analytics
5 ECTS
Course 02
Project Management
5 ECTS
Course 03
AI in Business
5 ECTS
Course 04
Storytelling
5 ECTS
Course 05
Ethics and Professional Responsibilities
5 ECTS
Semester 435 ECTS
Course 01
Programming for Data Analytics
5 ECTS
Course 02
Corporate Finance
5 ECTS
Course 03
Data Visualization Techniques
5 ECTS
Course 04
Product Management
5 ECTS
Course 05
Machine Learning
5 ECTS
Course 06
Investment Strategies in Market
5 ECTS
Course 07
Modern Banking
5 ECTS
Year 3 — Advanced Application & Specialisation
Semester 525 ECTS
Course 01
Cybersecurity
5 ECTS
Course 02
Blockchain
5 ECTS
Course 03
Financial Risk Management
5 ECTS
Course 04
Digital Payments and Systems
5 ECTS
Course 05
Compliance and Law
5 ECTS
Semester 635 ECTS
Course 01
Capstone Project (15 ECTS)
15 ECTS
Course 02
Public Speaking
5 ECTS
Course 03
Elective 1
5 ECTS
Course 04
Elective 2
5 ECTS
Course 05
Elective 3
5 ECTS
Capstone Project (15 ECTS) — Build a complete, real-world project in your specialisation domain. Judged by faculty and external practitioners in a live final presentation.
Specialisation Tracks

Choose Your Focus in Year 3

Select 2 electives from one track + 1 open elective. All electives include 10–15h platform content + 6–8h live sessions.

Track 01

Technology in Investment Banking & Asset Management

AI in Investment Banking
Utilize AI and machine learning to optimize trading, risk management, and deal-making in investment banking.
Automated Trading Systems
Develop and manage algorithmic trading systems to enhance trading strategies in financial markets.
Data-Driven Portfolio Management
Use big data and predictive analytics to optimize portfolio management strategies in hedge funds.
Track 02

FinTech Innovation & Digital Banking

Digital Banking Transformation
Understand how traditional banks are digitizing and what opportunities that creates for builders.
Cryptocurrency & DeFi
Explore decentralized finance, tokenization, and crypto markets from a business and technical lens.
RegTech & Compliance Automation
How AI and automation are transforming regulatory compliance in financial services.
Track 03

Corporate Finance & Risk Management

Advanced Financial Risk Modeling
Quantitative methods for identifying, measuring, and managing financial risk.
Corporate Restructuring & M&A
How companies are bought, sold, and restructured in the digital age.
ESG & Sustainable Finance
Environmental, social, and governance factors in investment decisions and corporate strategy.
Career Outcomes

Where Graduates Go

Roles in the fastest-growing sectors, built on a foundation of both technical and strategic skills.

FinTech Product Builder
FinTech Product Manager
Digital Payments Lead
Neobank Product Owner
Open Banking Specialist
Financial Analyst & Data Scientist
Financial Data Analyst
Quant Analyst
Risk Analyst
Investment Intelligence Lead
Innovation & Strategy
FinTech Startup Founder
Digital Banking Strategist
Corporate Innovation Lead
VC Analyst (Finance)
Compliance & RegTech
RegTech Analyst
Compliance Automation Lead
Blockchain Auditor
AML / KYC Specialist
Why SITE

Built Different

Swiss Institution

Registered in Geneva, Switzerland. SITE's brand signals quality to employers, clients, and partners worldwide.

AI-Powered Learning

AI-personalised learning paths, 24/7 microlearning content, gamification, and a platform that adapts to you.

Global Cohort

200+ students from 50+ countries. The shared core means your network spans every SITE programme.

Build, Don't Just Study

Bootcamps on 3 continents, portfolio projects, real company cases, and a capstone you can show employers.

Industry Collaboration

Solve real corporate challenges from international partners. The best solutions lead to internship invitations and career offers.

Accessible Pricing

$3,000 per year — a fraction of comparable programmes. Scholarship tracks available for strong applicants.

Tuition & Scholarships

World-class education at a fraction of the cost

SITE exists to make elite education accessible globally. $3,000 per year puts a Swiss university degree within reach — wherever you are.

$3,000 / year
180 ECTS · 3 years · 100% online · BS in FinTech degree

Scholarship Programme

100%
Gold
Exceptional merit — outstanding academic profile and application essay
75%
Silver
Strong academic background with demonstrated initiative
50%
Bronze
Good academic standing with financial need consideration
25%
Merit
General merit award for strong candidates
Accreditation & Quality Standards
QAHE
QS-endorsed
EQAC
European QAC
ISO 21001
Active 2025
CEEMAN
Member 2024
ECBE
Member 2025
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