The course takes place in period
- 3 (2022-01-01 to 2022-03-13)
- 4 (2022-03-14 to 2022-07-31)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Optional
Cycle/level of course
Second
Recommended year of study
1
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The aim of the course is to provide the student
with:
fundamental conceptual knowledge of what FinTech
entails and insights into the opportunities and
challenges the industry faces with the new
technologies. Focus on financial transactions
and
Analytics.
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
. explain the key concepts of FinTech
. discuss key development trends and
opportunities created/challenges faced by these
innovative technologies
. discuss future opportunities and challenges
with FinTech for financial transactions
. demonstrate an understanding of how data
analytics can facilitate business operations
. discuss how data analytics might change
business environments
Course contents
Attending a minimum of 9 guest lectures in
courses:
FinTech in the past, present and future
FinTech for financial transactions
Data and analytics for FinTech
Reflective learning diary
ca. 6 articles relating to course content above
Prerequisites and co-requisites
A bachelor's degree and at least two years work
experience gained after completing the higher
education degree. The course is limited to degree
students in the MBA program. A student on the
Fintech track may not select this Elective study
alternative.
Additional information
Student should attempt to attend lectures
somewhat
evenly through the three courses.
Please note that you need to attend a minimum of
nine GUEST lectures. You will be informed of the
exact times of all guest lectures when they
become available. For now it makes sense to
reserve all/most dates of the courses, and
adjust
your calendar when the exact times become
available.
Study activities
- Lectures - 20 hours
- Individual studies - 115 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Demonstrations and proficiency exams
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
To pass the course the student should:
- attend guest lectures (min. 9 times)
- keep a reflective learning diary
- read 6 articles
- turn in a completed learning diary synthesizing
the lecture, article contents and own reflection
Teacher
Nyman Henrik
Examiner
Nyman Henrik
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (3 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2021-12-20 to 2022-01-12
Assessment methods
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions