Recent advancements in FinTech make traditional financial services more accessible and also play a crucial role in promoting financial inclusion. You'll deepen your knowledge of a wide range of disruptive innovations that are shaping the financial system. Study contemporary issues in FinTech and explore the significant impact of FinTech on organisations and financial markets through real-life examples and case studies. You'll learn how FinTech is reshaping the future of finance by using innovations to meet the evolving needs of businesses and enhance your employability in various FinTech related roles.
• Total contact hours: 36
• Private study hours: 114
• Total study hours: 150
Main assessment methods:
2 hour examination (70%)
Individual report – 2000 words (30%)
Reassessment methods:
Exam (100%)
• N. Pedersen, "Financial Technology", 2020, KoganPage, ISBN 9781789665437
• S. Chishti and J. Barberis, “The FINTECH Book: The Financial Technology Handbook for Investors, Entrepreneurs and Visionaries”, 2016, Wiley, ISBN 9781119218876R.
• Freedman, “Introduction to Financial Technology”, 2006, Elsevier, ISBN 9780123704788
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the advanced concepts and theory within the field of finance and financial technology, and their application to a company's financial decisions
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of complex theoretical and practical aspects of key areas of finance and financial technology
- Demonstrate systematic knowledge and understanding of up-to-date empirical literature in the fields of finance and financial technology
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of financial systems and the technology that supports them
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
- Apply theories to complex practical and theoretical problems
- Demonstrate advanced problem-solving skills
- Analyse important issues relevant to companies' financial decisions
- Conduct research in the area of finance and financial technology
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