MSc Financial Technology & Digital Banking (Dual Award with GMU)
Algorithmic trading, blockchain architecture, decentralized finance, and European financial regulation (MiCA/PSD2). Conferred in dual-degree partnership with GlobalMind University (GMU). 100% tuition-free online.
Conferred under the Polish Law on Higher Education with European ECTS Diploma Supplement.
ApplyAcademic Overview
Official University Partner: GlobalMind University (GMU)
This degree pathway is conferred in bilateral partnership with GlobalMind University (GMU). Matriculated scholars complete studies graduating with two independent degrees (Dual Award) with full European Bologna ECTS recognition and international credential validity, 100% tuition-free online (€0).
The Master of Science in Financial Technology & Digital Banking provides deep quantitative and technical fluency in modern monetary infrastructure, smart contract engineering, decentralized finance (DeFi), and open banking platforms. Offered in partnership with GlobalMind University (GMU), graduates receive two accredited master's qualifications with full European ECTS and international standing.
The degree is awarded directly by IU International University of Applied Sciences, seated in Warsaw, Poland. Studies are conducted in full alignment with Polish and European academic standards.
Curriculum & Core Modules
The curriculum comprises 120 ECTS credits structured across progressive academic modules:
Quantitative Financial Engineering & Algorithmic Trading
Blockchain Protocols, Smart Contracts & Distributed Ledgers
Digital Banking Architecture, Open Banking & APIs
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) & Token Economics
Financial Risk Analytics & Predictive Modeling
Fintech Regulation, Compliance, MiCA & Anti-Money Laundering
Joint GMU–IU Digital Financial Innovation Lab
Master's Thesis & Fintech Strategic Defense
Teaching & Assessment Methodology
Online Pathway
Asynchronous learning via the university LMS, digital library access, faculty-led virtual seminars, and proctored online assessments.
Warsaw Campus Pathway
In-person lectures, tutorial seminars, and laboratory sessions at Prosta 20, Warsaw, with full campus facility access.
Career Trajectories
- Quantitative Fintech Strategist
- Blockchain Solutions Architect
- Head of Digital Banking Products
- Financial Regulatory Compliance Lead
European Campus & Academic Facilities
Seated at Prosta 20 in Warsaw, IU International University of Applied Sciences offers state-of-the-art academic lecture halls, digital research repositories, and vibrant collegiate spaces for both on-campus and international distance scholars.
Main academic building at Prosta 20, Warsaw.
Collegiate courtyard and research study spaces.
Academic facilities and faculty laboratory suites.
Degree Recognition, NAWA & EDINAC Accreditation
Degrees from IU International University of Applied Sciences are awarded under the statutory framework of the Republic of Poland and the European Bologna Process (ECTS). Qualification transparency and international academic mobility are supported within the framework of NAWA (Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange) and European ENIC-NARIC networks. Furthermore, the university holds Tier 1 Full International Accreditation from EDINAC (Ref: EIAC/QA/PL/2000-IU) with immutable cryptographic diploma verification on edinac.org.