Program Overview:
The Zhejiang University International Business School (ZIBS) Master of Finance (iMF) is dedicated to developing leaders with global vision, industry skills, and impeccable professionalism. Students will master principles of finance and information analysis, learn to skillfully apply financial theories to real-world settings, become deeply knowledgeable in cutting-edge industry trends in China and abroad and develop strong entrepreneurial and innovation skills. Graduates will be equipped to excel in the finance and technology industries and in government, and become globally competitive practitioners of finance.
Program Features
FinTech-oriented
The Master of Finance specializes in financial technology and provides students with strong foundations in applied economics, management, law, and computer science. The program's interdisciplinary approach and focus on cutting-edge theories and new technologies equip graduates to innovatively apply FinTech to government, industry, education, and research.
Renowned professors and experts
The iMF program is led by well-known experts in FinTech from China and collaborates closely with Zhejiang University Academy of Internet Finance and Cambridge Center for Alternative Finance to bring together prominent global experts, scholars and industry leaders in FinTech to participate in lectures, mentorship, practical experience, and research.
Intercultural exchange
Recruiting both Chinese and international students and using English as the main language of instruction, the iMF program's international student community integrates Eastern and Western cultures and fosters cross-cultural understanding. The international campus the program is located on also brings together outstanding undergraduate students in engineering, biology and other majors for cultural and intellectual exchange.
Collaboration with leading firms
ZIBS partners with renowned FinTech firms such as Ant Financial to provide students with outstanding internship opportunities and platforms for research in FinTech. Students not only benefit from practical courses and corporate mentors but also enjoy opportunities for research at the Zhejiang University-Ant Financial Services Center and for career development in China and abroad.
Program Structure
iMF is a full-time master's degree program with a duration of 2 years. Students are required to earn at least 38 credits for courses and 4 credits for the internship. The internship should last no less than 6 months, of which at least 3 months should be in finance-related positions at financial firms, corporations or government. A final research thesis is required.
Financial Support
All new students are eligible to apply for a ZIBS scholarship.
Other available Scholarships:
Chinese Government Scholarship
Zhejiang Provincial Government Scholarship
Zhejiang University Scholarship
Part-time positions like Office Assistant are available at ZIBS. http://iczu.zju.edu.cn/english/redir.php?catalog_id=22232).
