Course Summary
Financial technology, also known as FinTech, is an emerging industry composed of companies that use technology and innovation to make financial services more efficient and more accessible. FinTech competes with traditional financial methods in the delivery of financial services.
This course explores the ways in which new technologies are disrupting the financial services industry-driving material change in business models, products, applications and customer user interface. Topics such as AI, blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and crowd funding will be covered. Students will gain an understanding of the key technologies, market structure, participants, regulation and the dynamics of change being brought about by FinTech.