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BBA (Hons) Specialising In
Financial Technology
The BBA (Hons) Specialising in Financial Technology at SLIIT equips students with comprehensive knowledge in finance, digital payments, AI, and cybersecurity. The programme focuses on developing strong analytical, regulatory, and risk-management skills.
Through practical learning and technology-driven finance, students gain real-world experience and are prepared for diverse FinTech roles. The programme entails a research project, enabling students to integrate learning into practical applications and develop essential analytical skills for their careers
Awarding University
This recognized academic programme is awarded by SLIIT under the School of Business and Artificial Intelligence.
Ensures globally accepted academic standards, preparing students with practical skills aligned to current industry needs and expectations.
Accreditation
Approved by MOE | UGC
Approved by the Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka, and the University Grants Commission.
Member of ACU
Member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
Member of IAU
Member of the International Association of Universities (IAU)
Why & What..?
This is a BBA specialisation for students who want to shape the future of financial services. It integrates finance, business and technology, developing the knowledge to understand how financial systems work and the capability to use AI, data, digital platforms and emerging technologies to create better products, services and business models.
At SLIIT, students explore digital payments, digital banking, open finance, financial platforms, APIs and new financial ecosystems, gaining a deep and practical understanding of how modern financial systems actually operate today across the industry. The programme also examines closely how data and AI support credit, fraud detection, financial risk, forecasting and customer intelligence, equipping students with the analytical capability needed to drive smarter, technology-enabled financial decisions and outcomes.
Students also build capabilities relevant to banks, FinTech firms, payment providers, insurers, investment firms, technology companies and regulators, preparing them to operate confidently across the evolving global financial services landscape. This specialisation is ideal for students who want to combine financial expertise with technological fluency and lead meaningful innovation within the industry.
This programme provides a strong foundation in finance and technology, emphasizing critical thinking, evaluation, and hands-on industry experience. Students will:
- Master the Business & Finance Core – Management, economics, accounting, corporate finance, financial markets, risk management, and entrepreneurship.
- Build Financial Technology Foundations – Digital banking, digital payments, open finance, financial platforms & APIs, and emerging financial technologies.
- Explore Data & Artificial Intelligence – Business & financial analytics, AI in finance, credit analytics, fraud & financial crime analytics, and financial forecasting.
- Apply Governance & Security – FinTech regulation, RegTech, cybersecurity, digital identity, data privacy, and financial technology risk.
This programme develops strong financial and technical expertise, preparing graduates for leadership at the intersection of finance, business, and emerging financial services technology.
Upon successful completion of the programme at SLIIT, graduates will,
- Integrate Business, Finance & Technology – Integrate business, finance and technology knowledge to address challenges in modern financial services.
- Understand Digital Transformation – Explain how digital technologies are transforming banking, payments, lending, insurance and investment.
- Apply Analytics & AI – Apply analytics and AI to financial problems such as risk, credit, fraud and forecasting.
- Develop Financial Products & Services – Evaluate and help develop technology-enabled financial products and services, understanding digital payment systems, financial platforms, APIs and emerging financial ecosystems.
- Navigate Governance & Risk – Evaluate regulatory, cybersecurity, privacy and ethical issues in FinTech.
- Collaborate Across Teams – Work effectively across financial-business, risk, regulatory and technology teams, and communicate financial and technological concepts effectively to different stakeholders.
- Drive Innovation – Identify opportunities for FinTech entrepreneurship and innovation, and adapt to emerging technologies and changes in global financial services.
More about the program
Local A/Ls:
Minimum of 3 ‘’S” passes in Commerce stream AND a “S” pass in O/L English OR A/L General English.
OR
Minimum of 3 “S” passes in any stream with “Economics” as a main subject AND “S” passes for O/L Mathematics and English (“S” pass for A/L General English is accepted in place of O/L English)
OR
Minimum of 3 “S” passes in any stream AND “S” passes for O/L Mathematics and English (“S” pass for A/L General English is accepted in place of O/L English) AND completing the Business Bridging Programme conducted by SLIIT.
Cambridge/Edexcel A/Ls:
Minimum of 3 ‘’D” passes for subjects equivalent to the Commerce stream of Local A/Ls AND a “D” pass in O/L English.
OR
Minimum of 3 “D” passes in any stream with “Economics” as a main subject AND “D” passes for O/L Mathematics and English.
OR
Minimum of 3 “D” passes in any stream AND “D” passes for O/L Mathematics and English AND completing the Business Bridging Programme conducted by SLIIT.
Applicants should also pass the Aptitude Test conducted by SLIIT.
- FinTech Business Analyst
- FinTech Product Analyst / Product Manager
- Digital Banking Analyst
- Digital Payments Specialist
- Financial Technology Consultant
- Financial AI / Analytics Analyst
- Credit Risk Analytics Specialist
- Fraud & Financial Crime Analytics Specialist
- RegTech Analyst
- Open Banking / API Product Specialist
- Digital Transformation Analyst – Financial Services
- FinTech Solutions Consultant
- FinTech Entrepreneur
The fee for this degree is LKR 375,000 per semester. Fees for each semester must be paid before commencement of the semester.
The course fee is all-inclusive, covering lectures, tutorials, examinations, and access to library and computer laboratory facilities.
Course fees are subject to change.
Fees can be paid to the bank accounts of SLIIT at any branch. For further details on payment options and bank information, please visit:
https://www.sliit.lk/study/fees-and-scholarships/fees-and-costs?#payment-to-sliit
The BBA (Hons) Specialising in Financial Technology prepares students for the rapidly changing intersection of finance, business and technology. Students develop the financial knowledge required to understand markets, products and institutions while gaining practical exposure to digital payments, analytics, AI, platforms, APIs, cybersecurity and regulation.
Graduates are prepared to help banks, FinTech companies and other organisations create and manage the next generation of financial products and services.
FAQs
No. Accounting and Finance primarily develops expertise in areas such as accounting, financial management, auditing and corporate finance. FinTech focuses on how technology is transforming financial products and financial services.
No. This is a BBA (Hons) specialisation. Students learn technology and programming so they can understand and apply them within financial services, rather than primarily training as software engineers.
No prior programming experience is expected. Relevant programming, analytics and technology skills are developed through the degree.
Financial Mathematics focuses heavily on mathematical and statistical modelling of finance and risk. FinTech focuses on technology-enabled financial products and services, including payments, platforms, digital banking, AI and regulation.
Potential employers include banks, FinTech companies, payment providers, insurers, investment and wealth-management firms, consulting companies, technology providers and regulatory or financial institutions.