FIN 3344 - Fintech and Cryptocurrency

Credits: 4

This course is designed to explore contemporary issues in finance and focuses on how innovation in technology is creating profound changes to the financial services industry. Financial technology (fintech) is revolutionary and is challenging long-held practices, systems, and processes in the financial industry, and even forcing us to rethink the underlying concept of money. Students will learn about these new technologies and trends that are creating opportunities for visionaries. This course provides an introduction to the future of finance, including numerous fintech applications, cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Eutherium, payment systems, alternative capital sources (such as angel financing, venture capital, crowdfunding, STO and ICO), artificial intelligence, and machine learning (robo-advising). Students are expected to develop a broad understanding of recent fintech development and its impact in the financial industry. Students will also have hands-on and problem-solving experiences that can be useful in fintech applications and innovation.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 2500