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Innovations in Fintech

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Course Features

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Duration

16 weeks

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Delivery Method

Online

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Available on

Lifetime Access

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Accessibility

Mobile, Desktop

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Language

English

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Subtitles

English

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Level

Beginner

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Effort

4 hours per week

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Teaching Type

Self Paced

Course Description

In the fast-paced world of finance, technology is playing a crucial role in transforming the industry. This ExpertTrack offers a comprehensive exploration of financial technology (fintech) and its applications in various careers.

Fintech is the cutting-edge financial service industry of the 21st century, driven by professionals and firms specializing in information technology. This course delves into the advancements in payment technology, critically analyzing blockchain, Bitcoin, and cryptocurrency. It also examines how technology has revolutionized capital raising through crowdfunding and smart investing.

One of the key focuses of this ExpertTrack is the power of back-end innovations like tokenization, mobile money, and new payment infrastructure. These advancements are shaping the landscape of mobile wallets and digital wallets, enabling seamless consumer-to-business (C2B), consumer-to-consumer (C2C), and business-to-business (B2B) transactions.

Blockchain technology is at the core of understanding Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. This course provides insights into its functioning, emphasizing concepts like decentralization and consensus algorithms. Understanding these technologies is crucial to grasp their potential to revolutionize various industries.

The tech revolution has also impacted capital raising methods. Crowdfunding has emerged as a disruptive technology for credit scoring and tokenization-based capital raising. This course helps individuals understand different crypto-based capital raising models and how to leverage them for research and investment opportunities.

Furthermore, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping wealth management and investment technology. Robo-advisors have gained significant success in managing wealth online by utilizing AI algorithms. This ExpertTrack provides an in-depth understanding of how robo-advisors work and why they have become so successful.

In conclusion, this ExpertTrack offers a comprehensive exploration of fintech's advancements in finance. From payment technologies to blockchain, capital raising methods to AI-driven wealth management, this course equips individuals with the knowledge necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of financial technology.

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Skills You Will Gain

Prerequisites/Requirements

However, a working knowledge of the terms used here will be useful when enrolling

You dont need to have existing knowledge of financial sectors, investment, or financial technology to benefit from this ExpertTrack

What You Will Learn

Implement 'smart' investing techniques

Apply smart investing technique

Describe blockchain technology and critique its application in various contexts

Explain the difference between legacy payment systems and new innovations in payments

Interpret a credit score and identify its determinants

Target Students

It will be of particular interest to those with a background in finance, development

This ExpertTrack is designed for anyone interested in understanding cutting-edge financial technologies

or business leadership who would like to learn how to develop and use new financial technologies in their own context and careers

Course Instructors

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Andrew Wu

Instructor

Assistant Professor of Technology, Operations, and Finance
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Robert Dittmar

Instructor

Professor of Finance Stephen M. Ross School of Business Dittmar's research interests include the use of initial coin offerings to raise capital, and empirical and theoretical issues in asset pricing.
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