Introduction to FinTech and Financial Innovation
- Level(s) of Study: Short course; Professional
- Course Fee:
Available at no cost to eligible individuals (see criteria below).
- Start Date(s): Self-paced online learning
- Duration: 6 hours (recommended 3 weeks, 2 hours per week)
- Study Mode(s): Part-time
- Entry Requirements: More information
Introduction:
Please note: This course is delivered through the Enterprising Ashfield project, which is funded by the Government's Towns Fund. Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé (NTU) is pleased to offer free (fully funded) places on this course to support individuals and employees of businesses that are based in the towns of Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield.
This course was developed by Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé Business School and is delivered on as an online self-paced course.
Discover new developments in digitisation, AI, and cryptocurrency to kickstart your career in FinTech and financial innovation.
Get behind the FinTech revolution.
The world of FinTech is constantly evolving. To get ahead in the industry, you need to stay on top of the latest innovations and technologies.
On this three-week course from Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé Business School, you’ll learn about current and emerging financial technologies. From AI and machine learning to cryptocurrency and big data, you’ll explore major innovations driving the FinTech revolution.
Explore the latest developments in digitisation and financial technology
You’ll begin with a survey of the financial technologies landscape. You’ll learn what FinTech is, why it matters, and how it has transformed our daily lives.
After this, you’ll delve deeper into the technology itself. Week 2 will look at key developments driving digitisation, including decentralised finance, open digital banking, and artificial intelligence.
Understand the impact of FinTech and its role in sustainable finance
In the third week of the course, you’ll explore the impact of FinTech on society and the environment. You’ll learn how new technologies could help to improve financial inclusion and promote sustainable finance.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a knowledge of the technologies making waves in the financial sector, and your own ideas about where FinTech could go in future.
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What you’ll study
By the end of this course, you'll be able to...
- Explore the FinTech context and relevant definitions.
- Investigate the factors driving FinTech developments and the implications for both established and new financial organisations.
- Reflect on blockchain technologies and associated decentralised financial services, including crypto-currencies.
- Apply insights into how big data analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence continues to have a transformational impact on the financial services sector.
- Debate implications of FinTech and financial innovation for consumers and society.
Certificate of attendance and digital badge
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- Week 1 - Overview of the key aspects of FinTech
- Week 2 - Technologies and applications in FinTech
- Week 3 - FinTech and its impact on society and sustainability
Activity 1: Introductions and welcome to the course
In this first activity, the Lead Tutors - Professor Jim Devlin and Professor Alex Brauneis - will introduce the course, explain what to expect and where to get help if you need it.
Activity 2: What is FinTech?
The week gives an overview of FinTech and the main factors that drive the FinTech revolution and outlines the main features of FinTech landscape.
Activity 3: What is driving FinTech revolution?
In this activity we will share some thoughts on the main factors that are driving the growth of digital finance and we start by asking you what your thoughts are.
Activity 4: Understanding the FinTech landscape
In this activity we will increase our understanding of what types of products and firms make up the FinTech landscape. We also consider some of the main challenges and opportunities associated with the FinTech sector.
Activity 1: Principles of blockchains
A blockchain is the technological foundation of cryptocurrencies. This activity explains cryptocurrencies and the building blocks that make them work.
Activity 2: Decentralised finance (DeFi)
This activity is covers decentralised finance – blockchain based, code-driven financial services without any middlemen that try to replicate traditional financial processes like borrowing and lending, trading and risk management.
Activity 3: Open Digital banking
Nowadays, many banking services are available 24/7 through online applications (digital banking). Making bank data available for third parties (open banking) simplifies processes. This activity explains Open Digital banking.
Activity 4: Artificial Intelligence in finance
Artificial Intelligence (AI) simulates human intelligence to perform tasks such as visual perception, speech recognition and decision-making. In this activity you will learn about AI and its significance in finance.
Activity 1: FinTech and society
In this activity you will learn about FinTech and its impact on society.
Activity 2: FinTech and financial inclusion
In this activity we continue by focussing on why some individuals find themselves excluded from some or all of the financial services that they need and will discuss the benefits of greater inclusion.
Activity 3: FinTech and green and sustainable finance
For our final activity of the course, we consider how developments in the FinTech area can contribute to our transition to a lower carbon world.
Activity 4: In conclusion
We now conclude our Introduction to FinTech and Financial Innovation course with a summary of the main things that you have learned.
How you’re taught
The course is delivered 100% online and is self-paced . You can start straight away and join a global classroom of learners.
Contact hours
It is recommended that you complete the course over a 3 week period, spending 2 hours per week to fit around your schedule.
Entry requirements
This course is designed for anyone interested in learning more about new financial technologies and their impact on financial services.
It will be particularly useful for early and mid-career finance professionals who are looking to boost their knowledge and take the next step in their careers.
You must be over the age of 18 in order to attend this course.
Fees and funding
This course is available at no cost to eligible participants.
If you live or work outside the eligible postcode area, you can join our fee-paying short courses delivered on the City Campus.
How to apply
If you have any questions about this course, you can email EnterprisingAshfield@ntu.ac.uk or call us at +44 (0)115 848 2813.
