FIN41870 Financial Technology

Academic Year 2019/2020

This module introduces Financial Technology (‘Fintech’). It commences with details into why the transformative change that Fintech has brought across the financial services industry is important. Explained are the key financial products and services seeing the application of technological innovation in recent years. The main technologies are developed, with a particular focus on
Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies. The module is illustrated throughout with a selection of industry case studies.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students will:
1. Be able to explain why and how current developments in financial technology are driving the digital transformation in financial services.
2. Understand the Blockchain system and other key recent technological innovations that have now become finance industry tools.
3. In particular have understanding of how Blockchain is applied to support Cryptocurrencies and the changes these have brought to finance.
4. Be able to relate case study examples of Fintech’s application in industry today.
5. Have the knowledge and vocabulary to enable finance professionals and digital technology professionals to constructively engage in advancing Fintech to further improve the quality and range of financial services.

Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

25

Specified Learning Activities

75

Autonomous Student Learning

100

Total

200

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Project: Two Projects worth 25% each Unspecified n/a Graded No

50

Examination: To answer essay questions 1 hour End of Trimester Exam Yes Graded No

30

Continuous Assessment: Class Participation in class discussions Unspecified n/a Graded No

20


Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 2 Hour
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will be provided in class and following the assessment.

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