Course Title: Financial Technology
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Financial Technology
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
OMGT2324 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
830H School of Business and Management |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2021 |
OMGT2325 |
RMIT Vietnam Hanoi Campus |
Undergraduate |
830H School of Business and Management |
Face-to-Face |
Viet1 2022 |
OMGT2326 |
RMIT University Vietnam |
Undergraduate |
830H School of Business and Management |
Face-to-Face |
Viet3 2020, Viet3 2021, Viet1 2022, Viet3 2022, Viet2 2023 |
Course Coordinator: Dr. Huy Pham
Course Coordinator Phone: +84 2836223651
Course Coordinator Email: huy.phamnguyenanh@rmit.edu.vn
Course Coordinator Location: 2.3.40
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment only
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
Technology has been changing the business landscape, challenging the status quo, yet creating opportunities for business leaders for innovative ways of thinking and potential growth. Financial Technology – FinTech – refers to technological innovations in the areas of banking and finance, facilitating the interactions among market participants and promoting the efficiency of transactions. In this course you will examine the trends in the development of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, digital payments and lending as well as digital platforms for wealth management and insurance technology. The course will also provide insights into tax implications, political issues and the regulatory framework on Financial Technology.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
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Upon successful completion of this course, you will:
- Understand the roles of financial markets and the recent developments of financial technology
- Acquire theoretical knowledge in financial technology, blockchain technology and cryptocurrency to resolve industry needs in financial services
- Apply technology to financial investment decisions
- Identify the application of technology in financial services and wealth management
- Apply financial technology to solve business challenges
- Provide judgement to political and regulatory issues on financial technology
Overview of Learning Activities
To achieve the course learning outcomes, a range of various learning activities has been designed as follows:
- lectures and tutorials
- guest lecturing
- computer lab sessions
- in-class discussion
- independent study and preparation
- industry research
- assessment consultations
Overview of Learning Resources
Various learning resources are available online through Canvas. You will also be provided with links to relevant online information; readings; audio and video clips and communication tools to facilitate collaboration with your peers and to share information.
Overview of Assessment
The assessment alignment list below shows the assessment tasks against the learning outcomes they develop.
Assessment Task 1: 20%
Linked CLOs: 1, 2
Assessment Task 2: 40%
Linked CLOs: 1, 3, 5
Assessment Task 3: 40%
Linked CLOs: 1, 4, 5, 6
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or in online forums through on practical exercises and by individual consultation.