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Fintech: technology innovation in financial services (CF30910)

General information

Type:

OP

Curs:

1

Period:

S semester

ECTS Credits:

3 ECTS

Teaching Staff:

Group Teacher Department Language
Miquel Noguer Alonso Economía, Finanzas y Contabilidad ENG

Prerequisites

Course is self-contained. No prerequisites except basic finance and technology.

Course Learning Objectives

Financial technology, also known as fintech, is an economic industry composed of companies that use technology to make financial services more efficient. Financial technology companies are generally startups trying to disintermediate incumbent financial systems and challenge traditional corporations that are less reliant on software.
This course aims to give an insight in the financial technology revolution, and the disruption, innovation and opportunity therein. We will see the global fintech investment space, this course will aggregate diverse industry expertise into a single informative course to provide students with the answers they need to capitalize on this lucrative market. Key industry developments are explained in detail, and critical insights from cutting-edge practitioners offer first-hand information and lessons learned. The financial technology sector is booming, and entrepreneurs, bankers, consultants, investors and asset managers are scrambling for more information: Who are the key players? What's driving the explosive growth? What are the risks? This course collates insights, knowledge and guidance from industry experts to provide the answers to these questions and more.
? Get up to speed on the latest industry developments
? Grasp the market dynamics of the 'Fintech revolution'
? Realize the sector's potential and impact on related industries
? Gain expert insight on investment and entrepreneurial opportunities
? Learn about the modeling skills and emerging technologies

Assessment criteria


- Final Exam 50%

- Group Project 50%:

* Fintech Project : Design, develop and prototype your own Fintech idea
* Fintech Business case : select a Fintech company and develop a business case

Bibliography

The FINTECH Book: The Financial Technology Handbook for Investors, Entrepreneurs and Visionaries Paperback - May 2, 2016
ISBN-10: 111921887X

Timetable and sections

Group Teacher Department
Miquel Noguer Alonso Economía, Finanzas y Contabilidad

Timetable

From 2019/5/17 to 2019/6/4:
Wednesday and Friday from 15:30 to 18:30. (Except: 2019/5/31)
From Monday to Tuesday from 12:00 to 15:00. (Except: 2019/6/3 and 2019/6/4)
Each Tuesday from 8:45 to 11:45. (Except: 2019/5/21 and 2019/5/28)