Financial Technology
MODULE CODE
CREDIT VALUE
DELIVERY
Module Aims
Aim 1
To offer students a practical and theoretical knowledge of the way financial services industries are evolving through the implementation and use of digital innovation and information technologies.
Module Content
The module looks at both: the external aspects of technological and market advancements, as well as the internal aspects of corporate transformation. Both external and internal aspects are examined in conjunction with new and agile ways of working.
Particularly, the module looks at the recent developments of FinTech innovation for accounts and payments, digital transformation in banking, new ways of value exchange based on digital tokens (e.g. cryptocurrencies) and shared-leger (e.g. blockchain) technologies. Financial regulations and their impact on the sector will also be examined.
Additionally, the module looks at how banks and other financial institutions develop their internal structures and processes to create the culture and advance the capabilities to support unremitting innovation and strategic agility in cases of technological disruption.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
Teaching Methods
Students will be introduced to the basics of design thinking and will learn how to perform story mapping techniques. Further, they will be introduced and they will practice the techniques of agile team work in product development.
Students will be exposed to the ways Fintech innovations are evolving and practically applied by a number of visits to innovation centres in large financial institutions.
The main participation of students is centred on independent learning and preparation of material for group sessions. All of the group sessions provide the opportunity for, and encourage, student input. Theory and practice are examined in relation to problem scenarios discussed at group sessions. The module is structured to facilitate student-centred learning.
Students will be assessed on their performance in the course module using a selection of simulation exercises, software trainings, case studies, written or computational assessment, or seminar presentation, during the semester which will inform the written assignment, and by an end of year examination of 3 hours duration. Where used, seminar presentations may be on a group or individual basis and are designed to improve powers of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.
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Assessment Methods
This module is assessed through one Coursework/Written Assignment (30%) and one Examination (70%).
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