Overview

The objectives of the programme are listed below:

To produce graduates with specialised knowledge in blockchain technology, as well as strong intellectual and practical skills and critical thinking skills;
To produce graduates who can think holistically and analytically and apply various key emerging technologies, such as blockchain technology, distributed computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analytics, to solve problems in the financial sector and other related disciplines and develop systems/applications in teams or individually;
To produce graduates with professional ethics, social responsibilities and all-round capabilities who can contribute to the development of Hong Kong and China; and

To produce graduates who can keep abreast of innovative, up-to-date and advanced technologies and who are able to engage in independent lifelong learning.

The Blockchain Technology programme is offered by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Programme Structure

Each subject takes place once a week in the evening over a 13-week semester. Full-time students are enrolled in 5 subjects per semester, while part-time students choose 2 or 3 subjects. Some subjects may be offered during the summer to provide students with greater flexibility in designing their own study programme.

Students are required to complete 30 credits for MScBT. All subjects carry 3 credits, unless otherwise specified. Elective subjects include Dissertation (9 credits) and Project (6 credits).

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data Financial Technology View 7 other Masters in Financial Technology in Hong Kong (SAR)

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Computing/Computer Science/Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics or other related disciplines.

Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in other disciplines with at least 3 years of relevant work experience in IT will also be considered.
Applications will be considered on the basis of the information (such as academic achievements, professional qualifications and work experience) provided in the application.
You may be required to attend an interview and/or test.
Departments will consider applications on a rolling basis until places are filled.
Some programmes will receive applications in two rounds

Tuition Fee

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International

325500 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10850 HKD per credit during 12 months.
National

325500 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10850 HKD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Hong Kong

13720 - 23419 HKD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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