Online Master in FinTech and Digital Banking
Ranked TOP-150 Worldwide by QS World University Rankings 2021In 2025, the global fintech market is projected to reach $460 billion, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.8% since 2020. This rapid expansion is driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain technology, and data aggregation, which are revolutionizing financial services worldwide. This fully Online Master with FinTech and Digital Banking program offers a cutting-edge curriculum at the intersection of finance, technology, and innovation, preparing you for the fast-evolving world of digital banking. Learn how to develop digital banking strategies, explore crypto-economies, understand FinTech regulations, and harness big data for financial analytics. Designed for ambitious professionals and entrepreneurs, this Master’s degree provides: flexibility to study while working, real-world case studies, and direct insights from international industry experts.
Ranked TOP-150 Worldwide by QS World University Rankings 2021, the program is among the top choices for future leaders in FinTech and Digital Banking. Whether you’re looking to enhance your expertise, pivot into FinTech, or launch the next big digital finance venture, this program offers the strategic and technical foundation to fast-track your career in one of the world’s most dynamic and expanding industries.
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Program Highlights
Why study Online Master in FinTech and Digital Banking?
Obtain an Accredited Degree
Gain in-demand expertise with a globally recognized, state-accredited degree, preparing you for leadership roles in the booming fintech industry.
Flexible & Interactive Learning
Study 100% online while engaging in live discussions, case studies, and collaborative projects with fintech professionals and peers worldwide.
Industry-Relevant Curriculum
Stay ahead with a program designed around real-world challenges, covering the latest trends like tokenization, DeFi, and Banking 2.0 technologies.
Global Networking & Insights
Connect and build a network comprising leading experts, public speakers, and peers from diverse industries, expanding your professional opportunities.
On-Campus Week in Barcelona
Immerse yourself in a free week of collaborative learning, cultural activities, and real-world industry insights in Spain’s second capital, in sunny July.
Our Accreditations, Rankings & Global Recognitions
Discover the certifications and achievements that set our GBSB Global Business School apart, ensuring the highest standards in business education.
Program Structure
Pave the Way as a Skilled Global Leader & Manager
Operations Management (6 ECTS)
Finance for Management (8 ECTS)
Economics and Geopolitics (6 ECTS)
Dissolve Traditional Forms of Finance with Innovation and Tech
Digital Transformation, Innovation and Technology (6 ECTS)
FinTech in Traditional and Innovative Business Models (6 ECTS)
- Digital Economy and Its New Driving Forces
- Digital Strategy and Transformation
- Drucker’s 7 Sources of Innovation, Open Innovation
- Strategic Approaches to Managing Innovation
- Disruption Theory
- Digital Transformation Journey
- FinTech Market and Environment
- Banking 2.0 Technologies
- Technologies for Investment and Insurance
- Open API for Banks and Insurance Companies
- The Paradigm Shift in the Finance Industry
- Peer-to-Peer Networks
- PayTech
Get an Insight into FinTech Regulation and Evolving Policies in the Global Arena
Blockchain and Crypto-Economy Regulation & Governance (6 ECTS)
Develop Business Strategies with Blockchain, Analytics & Big Data
Strategic Management and Analytics (8 ECTS)
Algorithmic Finance and Big Data (6 ECTS)
Realize the Impact of FinTech on International Banking & Discover Cryptocurrency Markets
International Banking, Insurance, and Financial Services (6 ECTS)
Tokenomics and Cryptocurrency Markets (6 ECTS)
- Financial Services Industry Environment
- Changing Characteristics of the Banking Industry
- Main Activities of the Banks
- Performance of Major Financial Organizations
- The Insurance Industry
- Types of Insurance Regulation
- Token-base Unit. Crypto Token and Other Types
- Tokenised Relationship of Economic Agents
- The Project Economy Tokenisation
- Tokens and Their Taxonomy
- Primary Token Market
- Secondary Coin Market
- Blockchain Business Intelligence
- Issues in Cryptocurrency Taxation and Accounting
Successfully Launch FinTech Initiatives by Leading Teams & Projects
Effective Teamwork and Project Management (6 ECTS)
Exhibit Your Comprehensive Business Acumen with a Final Project in FinTech
Final Project (20 ECTS)
A Final Project (Capstone) is a multifaceted assignment that serves as a culminating academic and intellectual experience for Master students. Students take what they have learned throughout the course of their Master’s program and apply it to examine a specific idea/problem within their area of specialization. A Final Project involves the identification of an existing problem in a real-world setting and the application of learned skills and methods to develop a solution that addresses the problem directly. There are several options among which students can choose for developing their Final Project: either it may be geared toward research or may be more oriented toward problem-solving. Solutions offered by students are usually interactive and realistic, meaning they can be implemented and used either in professional life or in further research and study.
Qualification
Higher Education Program: Master of Science (MSc) in Management (FinTech & Digital Banking)
Accreditation Status: An officially recognized qualification awarded by GBSB Global Business School, licensed as Higher Education Institution by the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (License number: 2020-012).
MQF/EQF Level: MFHEA deems this qualification to be at Level 7 of the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning.
Number of ECTS Credits: 90 ECTS
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Admissions Information
To be eligible for admission to the OnlineMaster in FinTech and Digital Banking, you must
- Have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or higher; be in the process of completing your Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), or have a high level of relevant work experience.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the English language.
- Complete all required admissions forms and submit all required documentation.
Provide Proof of Proficiency in the English Language
- English as a native language;
- TOEFL – Minimum score: 213 (computer based), 79/93 (internet based), or 550 (paper based);
- IELTS – Minimum score: 6.5;
- Cambridge ESOL, Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – Minimum score: C1;
- English as the language of instruction during previous studies in the formal educational system;
- Pass GBSB Global’s internal English proficiency test.
Submit all required admissions forms and documents
- Contact the admissions office by filling out an online application or by speaking with a representative.
- An admissions officer will schedule an interview with you.
- Submit the documentation required by the program of your choice.
- Enroll and confirm your place.
Tuition Fees
The Total Fee for the Program is €10 900. The fee includes application, enrollment, and administrative fees.
Special offers and scholarships are available for early applicants and winners of scholarship competitions.
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