Applied Computing (Fintech) | Singapore Institute of Technology

Programme Overview

Qualification

BSc (Hons)

Provider

Singapore Institute of Technology

Duration

3 years

Total credits

180

Application period

8 January to 19 March 2025

Next intake

01 September 2025

Campus location

SIT Punggol Campus

The Bachelor of Science with Honours in Applied Computing with a specialisation in Fintech is a three-year direct honours programme offered by SIT in partnership with Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). It aims to grow Infocomm Technology (ICT) talents adept in financial technology (fintech) for the finance sector.

This programme will equip our students with essential computing and finance knowledge, and enable them to develop practical skill sets required by the fintech sector. Students will also receive training in software engineering, applied computing, and machine learning with domain knowledge for the financial sector, such as banking compliance, financial products, and investment management.

The programme will also provide our students with intensive and structured ICT training contextualised to the financial sector.

The BSc (Hons) in Applied Computing with a specialisation in Fintech programme is based on the Term-In Term-Out (TITO) model. It harnesses SIT’s applied learning pedagogy by incorporating industry work attachments in each year of study. Students will go through a total of 16 months of industry attachments over a three-year period. The TITO model requires students to alternate between spending one to two trimesters in university and at the workplace.

Programme Highlights

Applied Computing combines the requisite software engineering, machine learning, and information security skills for the financial sector.
Curriculum closely aligned with Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and industry recommendations.
Term-In Term-Out (TITO) model, allowing learning, working and earning.
Capstone Project.
16 months of Work Study modules that involve paid work experience with the industry.

Integrated Work Study Programme

As part of applied learning, SIT offers extended work placements. Students will undertake an eight-month Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP) with a company. Students will learn to integrate theories through practice, acquire industry knowledge, and develop professional skills in a real-world environment. IWSP provides an opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the placement company’s business and culture. The practical experience will allow students to transition smoothly into a career upon graduation.

Term-In Term-Out (TITO)

The TITO pathway allows students to alternate their time between the university and the workplace every year. At the end of their full-time undergraduate studies, students on this pathway would have spent extended time learning and immersing in authentic industry settings to gain substantial work experience without prolonging the duration of their degree programme. The TITO pathway exemplifies the foundation of our applied learning pedagogy, which is ‘learning by doing’, and we believe that this will give students a stronger head-start to the working world by exposing them to the latest industry developments, business intricacies and work cultures.

Career Options

Data Analyst
Data Engineer
Software Engineer
DevOps Engineer

Module Title	Credits
Introduction to Computer Systems	6
Mathematics 1	6
Programming Fundamentals	6
Data Structures & Algorithms	6
Industry Certification	6
Mathematics 2	6
Object Oriented Programming	6
Web Systems & Technologies	6
Introduction to Fintech (Integrated Workplace Learning 1)	6
Introduction to Software Engineering	6
Cloud Computing & Big Data	6
Database Systems	6
Foundations of Fintech Finance	6
Software Requirements Engineering & Design	6
Machine Learning	6
Fintech Investment and Risk Management	6
Data Engineering and Visualization	6
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency	6
Fintech Projects (Integrated Workplace Learning 2)	6
Cyber Security Fundamentals	6
Project Management and Workplace Ethics	3
Business Valuation and Analysis	6
Fintech: Advanced topics	6
Integrated Work Study Programme	20
Capstone	10
Digital Competency Essentials	2
Critical Thinking and Communicating	4
Design Innovation	6
Social Innovation Project	3

^* The programme structure is subject to change without prior notice. SIT regularly reviews its curriculum to ensure that it remains industry-relevant and prepares our students for the evolving needs of industry.

Eligibility

Diploma holders from any of the five local polytechnics, A-Level / IB Diploma graduates, and holders of equivalent Year 12 qualifications are welcome to apply.

Module Exemptions

Module exemptions may be granted for first-year modules on a module-by-module basis, subject to an evaluation of the applicant’s diploma and grade in related modules. Exemptions may also be considered for those with relevant professional or industrial certifications.