Bachelor of Banking, Finance & Technology

Waikato's new BBFinTech degree will equip you for a career in the cutting-edge world of fintech, where technology-led innovations like blockchain, artificial intelligence and crytpo are transforming the banking and finance sectors.

Our lecturers have international expertise in this field, and degree content will be continuously refreshed to ensure it remains up-to-the-minute.

Students will gain expertise in financial markets, digital finance, banking operations, automated trading, as well as blockchains, cryptocurrencies, and cybersecurity.

They will also look at the growing popularity of impact investing, where people invest into a profitable business (such as forestry or solar power) that aims to achieve social or environmental goals, while still generating a financial return.

Students will develop strong skills in financial analysis and modelling, risk assessment, data management, business analytics and financial econometrics.

Why Study Fintech?

In the last decade, the digitisation of global financial systems has led to the meteoric growth of new technologies such as blockchain and cryptocurrencies (eg. Bitcoin). These innovations are transforming the way that people exchange financial data to pay for goods and services.

Artificial intelligence has also made it possible to automatically trade financial assets (eg. stocks and bonds) using computer algorithms, which analyse real-time data, make decisions, and quickly execute trades.

The fintech revolution means that global financial transactions are faster, cheaper, more secure, and 100% traceable. Systems are constantly evolving, creating new opportunities, risks and rewards for market players and regulators alike.

Hands-on Learning:

• From year one, our BBFinTech students will take part in practical, real-world learning experiences.
• Master the trade in our Finance Trading Lab, where you can use industry-standard simulation software to sharpen your investing and asset trading skills.
• This degree includes a Fintech Industry Experience paper in your third year - work on a real project supported by a mentor at a leading organisation, such as a bank, fintech start-up, consulting firm, or large finance department.

Diverse Career Opportunities:

• Retail banks who rely on digital operations and new business models to thrive and grow
• Investment banks who are innovating their products and services
• Fintech start-ups who are creating new products and services and disrupting the finance sector
• Central banks (eg. Reserve Bank of NZ) who are developing and regulating digital currencies
• Consulting firms who deal with the financial sector
• Large firms with sophisticated finance teams

Degree planner — Bachelor of Banking, Finance and Technology (BBFinTech) - Single Major:

• The BBFinTech is a prescribed degree programme. However, you can still opt to take a second major or 1-2 minors in almost any other subject (except Finance).
• Year 1
• FNTEC101
• Introduction to FinTech
• FINAN101
• Introduction to Finance
• ECONS101
• Economics for Business and Management
• DIGIB101
• The World of Digital Business
• COMPX151
• Exploring Innovative Technologies
• STMGT101
• Introduction to Management
• 100 Level
• Elective or Minor
• 100 Level
• Elective or Minor
• Year 2
• FNTEC201
• Financial Systems, Institutions and Cybersecurity
• FINAN200
• Financial Management 1
• FINAN202
• Investments 1
• ECONS209
• Money and Monetary Policy
• MNGMT101
• Character and Intercultural Capabilities in Organisations
• 200 Level
• Elective or Minor
• 200 Level
• Elective or Minor
• 200 Level
• Elective or Minor
• Year 3
• FNTEC301
• Banking, Ethics, Governance and Regulation
• FNTEC302
• Impact Investment and Sustainable Finance
• DIGIB302
• Digital Business Technology Trends
• Choose one of:
• FINAN302, FINAN303, FINAN304
• FNTEC397
• FinTech Industry Experience
• 200 Level or above
• Elective or Minor
• 200 Level or above
• Elective or Minor
• 200 Level or above
• Elective or Minor