Awards

We are thrilled to announce that Ms. Cheung Yung Yung Mandy, a distinguished student of our MSc in Finance (FinTech and Financial Analytics) program, has been honored with the prestigious Slowmist Cybersecurity Award for the academic year 2023-24. 🏆

This award is a testament to Mandy's outstanding performance in FIN7900 Cybersecurity, Privacy and Regtech for Finance. Her work has not only set a benchmark for academic excellence but also underscores the critical importance of secure financial technologies in today's digital era.

We would like to express our deep appreciation to SlowMist for offering this award, which highlights the importance of cybersecurity in today's digital landscape. We are grateful for SlowMist's commitment to promoting excellence and innovation in cybersecurity and for their support of our students.

Mandy's achievement is a source of pride for our programme and serves as an inspiration to her peers and the entire academic community. Her relentless pursuit of knowledge and commitment to excellence embodies the spirit of our programme and the transformative impact of FinTech and financial analytics.

Please join us in congratulating Mandy on this remarkable accomplishment. We look forward to her continued success and the innovative strides she will undoubtedly make in the world of finance and technology.

We are thrilled to announce that one of our outstanding MSc in Finance (FinTech and Financial Analytics) students, Mr. Xu Meihong, has been awarded the prestigious International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Westin Scholar Book Award 2023-24! 🌟📚

Meihong's dedication, hard work, and passion for privacy and data protection have been recognized with this esteemed award, highlighting his exceptional achievements in the field. 🏆👏

As a student committed to excellence and innovation, Meihong's success is a testament to his talent and drive to excel in the ever-evolving world of finance, FinTech, and data privacy. 🚀💼

Congratulations, Meihong, on this well-deserved honor! 🎉📚 Your commitment to learning and growth is an inspiration to us all, and we are proud to have you as part of our MSc in Finance (FinTech and Financial Analytics) community. 🌟🎓

We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to the IAPP for offering this award, which highlights the importance of privacy and data protection in today's digital landscape, since 2020. We are grateful for IAPP's commitment to promoting excellence and innovation in this field and for their support of our students.

The MSc in Finance (FinTech and Financial Analytics) [MScFin (FTFA)] programme has achieved a significant milestone by securing the 63rd position in the prestigious Financial Times Masters in Finance (pre-experience) 2024 ranking. This marks the programme’s inaugural appearance in the global rankings, reflecting its commitment to excellence in finance education.

The Financial Times ranking evaluates finance master’s programme worldwide based on objective measures of academic excellence, salaries and career progress of graduates, diversity of faculty, international mobility and research. MScFin (FTFA) programme stood out for its rigorous curriculum, industry relevance, and strong alumni network and connections.

The MScFin (FTFA) programme equips students with cutting-edge knowledge in financial technology, data analytics, and quantitative finance. Graduates emerge well-prepared for careers in investment banking, asset management, and financial consulting. For more information about the programme, please visit:

MScFin (FTFA) programme website: https://mscfinance.hkbu.edu.hk/

Financial Times Masters in Finance pre-experience 2024: https://rankings.ft.com/rankings/2958/masters-in-finance-2024

We are pleased to announce that our program has received the prestigious Diamond Award in the Honorary FinTech Education & Talent Development category at the IFTA FinTech and Innovation Awards 2022/2023.

This remarkable achievement showcases our program's unwavering commitment to excellence in the intersection of finance and technology. The Diamond Award serves as a testament to our dedication in shaping the future of the FinTech industry and nurturing exceptional talent.

Simultaneously, we are immensely proud to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of four of our exceptional HKBU students: Miss Lee Yuk Ching, Mr. Liu Junkang, Mr. Nunayon Medeba Samuel, and Miss Ayazhan Kadessova. They have been honored with the esteemed Star in the Making awards at the IFTA FinTech and Innovation Awards 2022/2023. Their remarkable achievements highlight their dedication, hard work, and exceptional talent in the FinTech field.

Join us in celebrating this momentous occasion and stay tuned for more updates on our continued endeavors to shape the future of finance and technology!

We are thrilled to announce that one of our outstanding students, Mr. Demirtas Fatih, has been awarded the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Westin Scholar Book Award for the academic year 2022-23.

The IAPP Westin Scholar Book Award is a highly respected accolade that recognizes exceptional talent and achievement in the field of privacy and data protection. This award is a testament to the dedication and hard work of Fatih, who has demonstrated exceptional skills and knowledge in this important area. We are immensely proud of him and his accomplishments.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the IAPP for offering this award, which highlights the importance of privacy and data protection in today's digital landscape. We are grateful for IAPP's commitment to promoting excellence and innovation in this field and for their support of our students.

Please join us in congratulating Fatih on his outstanding achievement. We wish him all the best for his future endeavors and look forward to seeing his continued success in the field of privacy and data protection.

We are delighted to announce that the MSc in Finance (FinTech and Financial Analytics) Programme has received a Bronze Award at the QS-Wharton Reimagine Education Awards 2022 under the category of Digital Readiness Award. Reimagine Education is a global conference and competition, open to educational innovators from all around the world. The Digital Readiness Award was given to the company or institution that offered the best program or approach to supporting digital readiness now and in the future.

The programme has received the “Diamond Award” in Honorary FinTech Education & Talent Development category from the IFTA FinTech and Innovation Awards 2021/2022. The award is to recognizing corporates, start-ups, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), non-profit organisations (NPOs) such as schools, professional bodies, charities, social enterprises, etc, as well as individuals in providing public FinTech education to the community.
The award ceremony was held on 29 September 2022. Prof. Aris Stouraitis, Programme Director, and Ms Queenie Lee, Associate Programme Director, represented the programme to receive the award during the ceremony.

The MScFin (FTFA) programmes is happy to announce that Ms Jolly CHAN Wing Yan has received the IAPP Westin Scholar Book Award 2022. The Award is to honor the top student’s achievement for the best individual assignment submitted for the Cybersecurity, Privacy and RegTech class.

“It's my honor to receive the IAPP Westin Scholar Book Award from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). It means so much to me. I would like to recognize my school, Hong Kong Baptist University, on whom my success rides. I owe my success to the rich learning environment at HKBU and all my professors who were there to guide me on my path. Without the faculty and staff's support and resources, I am confident I could not have flourished as I did. It was gratifying to learn much in the lecture classes through these rough times with a global pandemic. I am grateful for being recognized, and I intend to live up to the level of success this award demands. Starting my career at HKBU was the best choice I've made. Sincerely and humbly, I want to say thank you to the IAPP for believing and empowering young students to follow their passion and dreams.” Ms Jolly CHAN Wing Yan said.

The IAPP is the largest and most comprehensive global information privacy community and resource. Founded in 2000, the IAPP is a not-for-profit organization that helps define, promote and improve the privacy profession globally.