Introduction to Fintech

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• impact of Fintech on financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and environmental sustainability.
• blockchain technology and its main applications;
• main types of Fintech and its applications;

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• build informed judgements based on the available information;
• analyse and critically assess opportunities and challenges of Fintech expansion;
• understand how new finance concepts are applicable in international business environment.

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• communicate ideas and arguments orally and in written using available scientific evidence to support your arguments;
• manage your time and resources effectively to maintain healthy work-life balance;
• work effectively in groups.

The topics covered in this module will include:

• FinTech: Technological Revolution in Finance industry
• Understanding blockchain
• Main characteristics and developments in FinTech
• Crowdfunding and alternative sources of financing
• The influence of FinTech on financial institutions
• Regulatory and corporate governance issues
• Cryptocurrency markets
• Peer-to-peer lending and financial inclusivity
• FinTech and environmental sustainability
• Future directions of Fintech development

Teaching methods include:

• Lectures
• Seminar
• Directed reading
• Private/guided study

Learning activities include:

• Introductory lectures
• Group presentation
• Case study / problem solving activities
• In class debate and discussion
• Private study
• Use of video and online materials
• Formative assessment, in-class quizzes

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Exercises and Quizzes

• Assessment Type: Formative
• Feedback: Feedback will arise from in-class activities such as problem-solving activities and discussions, and from in-class quizzes and debates.
• Final Assessment: No
• Group Work: No

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.