With global financial markets expanding and shifting at unprecedented speed, innovation has become essential for navigating their rising complexity. The modern financial sector not only supports virtually every organization but also sparks the creation of disruptive products and services. As a result, employers in Saudi Arabia and around the world increasingly seek leaders who combine solid financial expertise with technological fluency and inventive thinking—an appetite that continues to grow in step with fintech advances.

Within the Kingdom, the financial industry is experiencing rapid growth and diversification, driving demand for highly specialized talent. The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) is propelling this momentum by welcoming new players, fostering a dynamic start-up environment, and sharpening competition to raise service standards. These initiatives further integrate Saudi Arabia into the global economy and broaden the range of international financial services available locally. By 2030, the national roadmap envisions the Kingdom as a regional fintech leader, aiming for 525 active firms, 18,000 new jobs, and contributions of SAR 13 billion to GDP alongside SAR 12 billion in venture-capital inflows.

Amid a widening talent gap in advanced finance and innovation, demand for specialized graduate programs focused on financial ingenuity has surged. King Saud University addresses this need by equipping students with the essential skills required to bridge academic learning and industry expectations. Through its College of Business Administration—and particularly the Finance Department’s Executive Master’s in Financial Technology & Innovation—the university is committed to nurturing a new generation of financial pioneers who will drive the Kingdom’s economic progress.

Executive Master’s in Financial Technology & Innovation

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