Learning Map

The learning design of the Department of Financial Technology Applications is not meant to cover all expertise at once. Instead, it follows a four-year, step-by-step plan that guides students from foundational knowledge and skill development to advanced specialization and practical application.

This learning map uses a “Year × Learning Focus” approach to help you quickly understand the learning objectives and skill development paths for each stage of the four-year undergraduate program.

Freshman Year | Foundation Building & Cross-Disciplinary Awareness

The freshman year focuses on building foundational skills, helping students adapt to university learning, and introducing the cross-disciplinary structure of FinTech.

Key courses include basic finance concepts, introductory information technology, digital literacy, and logical thinking training, enabling students to gradually understand how finance and technology integrate and prepare for advanced courses.

Learning Objectives

  • Establish fundamental concepts in finance and technology

  • Develop logical thinking and digital literacy

  • Explore personal interests and future learning directions

Sophomore Year | Core Skills Development

In the sophomore year, courses gradually focus on core FinTech skills, strengthening students’ understanding of professional knowledge and practical abilities.

This stage integrates finance applications, data analysis, system concepts, and relevant tools, helping students build a sustainable professional foundation and start considering specialization choices.

Learning Objectives

  • Develop core FinTech competencies

  • Enhance analytical and applied skills

  • Prepare for advanced professional courses

Junior Year | Professional Deepening & Practice-Oriented Learning

Junior year is a key stage for deepening professional skills. Students can choose courses aligned with their interests and development goals, gradually gaining practical experience.

The curriculum combines theory and practice through projects, case studies, and practice-oriented courses, enabling students to apply knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Learning Objectives

  • Deepen professional knowledge

  • Develop problem-solving and integration skills

  • Accumulate practical and project experience

Senior Year | Integration, Application & Career Preparation

Senior year focuses on integrating learning outcomes and preparing for future development. Students consolidate knowledge from four years through projects, practical learning, and advanced courses, preparing for further study or employment.

This stage also helps students consider their career direction, strengthen cross-disciplinary integration skills, and translate knowledge into future competitiveness.

Learning Objectives

  • Integrate four years of learning outcomes

  • Strengthen practical application skills

  • Prepare for further study or career paths

Flexibility and Features of the Learning Map

The FinTech Application Department’s learning map is not a rigid course sequence; it provides clear learning directions and guides students to flexibly adjust their course plans based on personal goals and interests.

Academic Year 2025–2026 Admissions

University Core Required: 28
Department Core Required: 58
Information Fundamentals: 12

Sports Technology & Sustainable Finance Program

Cultural Technology & Sustainable Finance Minor

Innovation Finance
Market & Media

Innovation Technology & Big Data Applications Program

Innovation Technology & Big Data Applications Program

Digital Regulation & Technology Law (Credit Program)

Digital Regulation & Technology Law (Credit Program)

Academic Years 2021–2022 to 2024–2025 Admissions

Academic Years 2018–2019 to 2020–2021 Admissions

With a well-structured plan, students can build a solid foundation while developing diverse skills, laying a strong basis for future cross-disciplinary growth.

Next, you can explore further

After reviewing the four-year learning plan, you can further understand the graduation requirements and how your learning outcomes connect to future opportunities through practical training and internships.

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