FIN42140 FinTech Product Development Project

Academic Year 2023/2024

Embracing the concept of ‘Learning by Doing’, the main purpose of FinTech Product Development Project (FPD Project) is that students themselves test their ability to respond to a real-world business need or challenge. This module follows a simplified product development cycle. Students will experience practical and creative application of data management to identify value-creating market opportunities. They will be guided through each project stage by an experienced FinTech professional. Project teams can give a presentation to industry stakeholders to gain professional feedback.

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Curricular information is subject to change

What will I learn?

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students will:
1. Have enhanced skill in utilising data optimally to gain business insights - to identify strategic opportunity and to deliver upon identified strategic objectives.
2. Have experience of conducting live market research to identify business opportunities and develop a minimum viable product (MVP) for practical application of business concept.
3. Be better prepared for the professional workplace by having honed their essential skills in project management and efficient communication across different levels.
4. Have practical data management skills that are in demand across multiple industry sectors.
5. For selected project teams, have had presentation coaching and practice prior to the team having experience of delivering a presentation to senior industry stakeholders.

Indicative Module Content:

1. Ideation - initial brainstorming supported by case-study based lectures.
2. Exploration - evaluating business opportunities.
3. Definition - detailed market research and product/business concept establishment.
4. Development - minimum viable product (MVP) development.
5. Validation - review by instructor / (if desired) presentation to industry stakeholders.

How will I learn?

Student Effort Type	Hours
Lectures	6
Autonomous Student Learning	336
Total	342

Am I eligible to take this module?

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Not applicable to this module.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment Strategy

Description	Timing	Open Book Exam	Component Scale	Must Pass Component	% of Final Grade
Group Project: Final presentation delivery	Coursework (End of Trimester)	n/a	Graded	Yes	80
Continuous Assessment: Participation through engagement in project steps	Throughout the Trimester	n/a	Graded	Yes	20

Carry forward of passed components
Yes

What happens if I fail?

Resit In	Terminal Exam
Autumn	No

Assessment feedback

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will receive guidance and feedback on their project throughout the module and detailed feedback on their final submitted report.

When is this module offered?


Summer
Lecture	Offering 51	Week(s) - 32	Wed 10:00 - 12:50