(Professional Certificates + Traineeship*)
NUS FinTechSG Programme (Participants)
(Find out more on 9 July 2020, 5.00pm)
Introduction
The NUS FinTechSG Programme is a traineeship programme that aims to assist fresh graduates and newly experienced industry professionals upskill and learn about the domain of Financial Technology (FinTech), and then port over their skill sets into the industry in the form of internships and subsequently, full time jobs.
It is jointly developed by National University of Singapore (NUS) School of Computing (SoC) and AI Singapore, in consultation with experts in innovation and FinTech from UBS, ATOS, RIPPLE, World Economic Forum, Bank of New York Mellon.
Why Join Our Program?
- Attain professional certification + Traineeship in FinTech
- Acquire highly sought FinTech skills through a structured 2 months intensive full time course with NUS
- 9-12 months Full Time traineeship with leading Financial Institutions / Companies
- Fully Funded (For Eligible Students)
Information Session
Interested to find out more, please join the NUS FintechSG Program information session at 9 July 2020, 5.00pm:
Application Process
Step 0:
To find out more, please join the NUS FintechSG Program information session at 9 July 2020, 5.00pm:
Step 2:
You will receive an email asking for you to book an interview slot with us.
Step 3:
Successful applicants will receive further information from NUS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NUS FinTechSG Programme?
The NUS FinTechSG Programme is a traineeship program designed to enhance the competitiveness of the Singapore FinTech Industry. The program is jointly developed by National University Singapore (NUS) School of Computing (SoC) and AI Singapore, in consultation with experts in innovation and FinTech from UBS Bank, ATOS, RIPPLE, World Economic Forum, Bank of New York Mellon.
What is the program structure like?
The program structure by concept is as indicated below.
NUS/Industry - 1 week
WHY: FinTech, Blockchain and Business Basics
- Concepts, Cases and Technology Comparison
- Hands on Technology Comparison
- Tools Selection for the Problem Statement
- Design Thinking
- Capstone Project Prep
NUS - 7 weeks
HOW: Programming and Development
SOC Executive Education
- Exploration of Projects
- Project Management Tools (Jira, Confluence)
- Foundations of Finance and IT
- Financial Products Understanding Risk
SOC
- Programming Fundamentals
- APIs & Automation
- Database, Network, Blockchain Tools
- Security and DevOps
Partner Companies - 9 to 12 weeks
WHAT: Traineeship
- Min. 9 Month internship with Partner Companies on predefined Project
- Provide hands-on practice and development of Blockchain
- Monthly Traineeship stipend
- Capstone projects Real life exposure working with corporates and governments
- Encourage Partner Companies to offer conversion on completion
What are the different roles available?
There are a total of 9 roles available. The general description of each roles are as follows:
- Front End Developer
- Back End Developer
- Security Engineer
- Database Engineer
- Graphic Designer
- Automation Engineer
- Quality Lead
- Change Manager
- Project Manager
Given the COVID-19 situation, how will the NUS fintechsg programme be ran?
During the current COVID-19 situation, courses will be conducted virtually. The traineeship mode will be further decided by the hosting company.
Who can sign up for the program?
All are welcome to sign up for the NUS FinTechSG Programme. However, priority will be given to 2019 and 2020 graduates who have been affected by the Covid-19 situation.
Is the program open to local /PR and international graduates?
Yes. Local Singaporean and PR will have full funding for the course. International students are welcome to join the program as well. For further clarification on the funding eligibility for international students, please write in to
How can I benefit from this program?
Through the program, you will be able to:
- Attain professional certification in FinTech
- Develop FinTech specific skills through doing FinTech Projects during Traineeship program
- Receive monthly stipend during the program
Moreover, the program will be fully funded for NUS students graduating in 2020 (For eligible students).
How do I sign up for this program?
If you are interested in the program, you can click here to sign up for the program.
Do I need to self-source for companies for the traineeship program?
No, it is not required for our trainees to self source for any companies for the traineeship program. After the 2 months intensive course, the NUS FinTech Lab will coordinate the participants for interview sessions with our partnering companies.
However, we welcome trainees to introduce their companies to us should they be keen to take part in our programme as hosting companies.
Can I withdraw from the program if I am unable to continue due to unforeseen circumstances? Will there be any penalty?
Withdrawals will be handled on a case-by-case basis. In the event where you have secured full time employment with another organization while in the course of pursuing this Programme with us, you are to notify us and the hosting company at least 14 days in advance prior to withdrawing from this Programme. Unless otherwise agreed, there will be no refund for Programme fees and other ancillary fees paid. Virtual vouchers under the NUS RGI utilised for this Programme shall be deemed to have been consumed. If the withdrawal is prior to the commencement of the Programme, the application for use of SkillsFuture Credit can be cancelled.
How will the traineeship matching and hiring take place under this programme?
After the 2 months intensive course, trainees will then be interviewed by our partnering companies for the traineeship program. If a trainee receives multiple offers from different companies, the trainee will be able to select their ideal company based on their preferences.
For further enquiries about our program, please contact us at fintech@comp.nus.edu.sg.