MAPUA University continues its expansion of international partnerships and offering of comprehensive courses designed to elevate the global competency of its students. 'These partnerships are in line with our vision to become a Digital, Research-Driven, outcomes-based, and International Domain or D.R.O.I.D. It rides on global trends, and it will imbue our students with a global perspective in their chosen programs of study,' says Dr. Reynaldo B. Vea, president of Mapúa. As a testament to its commitment to Mapúa's Droid strategy and to building an empowered future in fintech, Mapúa University recently unveiled its Fintech and Regulatory Innovation (FTRI) program. The program, in partnership with Fintech Alliance.Ph with content powered by the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF), is the first off-campus Cambridge Fintech and Regulatory Innovation (CFTRI) program in the Asean region. It is a tutor-led online program for senior policymakers and regulators at the central bank, security agencies and ministries of finance. Set to begin in April 2023, the nine-week program aims to educate participants on the essential concepts regarding the technologies and business models transforming the financial industry's modern landscape. It focuses on formulating evidence-based regulatory, supervisory and policy responses to the development of financial technology.The interactive online lectures of the program will be led and taught by leading economists, lawyers, engineers, regulators and development professionals. Participants will also get the chance to be guided by an expert tutor in small, interactive peer-learning groups and have an opportunity to discuss with mentors from CCAF at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School.This year, Mapúa also announced its collaboration with America's most innovative university Arizona State University (ASU) through Cintana Education. This move is a means to provide and expand Filipino students' access to high-quality international education in business and health sciences.