The course is included in these curricula and study modules

The course takes place in period

  • 3 (2023-01-01 to 2023-03-19)
  • 4 (2023-03-20 to 2023-07-31)

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

Second

Recommended year of study

1

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

In this study unit the focus will be for you to
build the following
competences:

- Competence in digital transformation of the
business landscape
- Competence in understanding the ongoing change
in financial markets, regulation, and financial
technology

Learning outcomes

After completing the study unit, you:

- can discuss new business models and business
activities that emerge through changes in
legislation and the introduction of new
technologies.
- are aware of the key global trends that are
shaping the FinTech business landscape and the
Finnish FinTech business landscape (companies
operating in FinTech)
- FinTech legislation and supervision
- develop your presentation skills.
- adopt a respectful and polished style of written
and spoken communication.
- develop a sensitivity to cultural differences,
especially in conduct and communication

Course contents

(1) The lectures integrate seminar sessions
with guest speakers to get an overview as viewed
from the perspective of the financial industry,
regulators, startups, investors and academia.

Topics:
- Financial technology in the past
- Financial technology in the present
- Financial technology in the future
(2) Case study elaboration and presentation:
in-class and autonomous activities

Prerequisites and co-requisites

A bachelor degree and at least two years work
experience gained after completing the higher
education degree.

Recommended or required reading

Susanne Chishti, Janos Barberis (2016) The FINTECH
Book: The Financial Technology Handbook for
Investors, Entrepreneurs and Visionaries. Wiley.
ISBN: 978-1-119-21887-6.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 25 hours
  • Individual studies - 110 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

Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

To pass the course the student should:
- actively participate in seminar sessions by asking
questions and sharing relevant experience
- successfully complete the assignment work by
enriching formal contents with personal experience
and practical knowledge

Teacher

Aspholm Ingalill

Examiner

Nyman Henrik

Home page of the course

Group size

No limit (15 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2022-12-10 to 2023-01-12

Assessment methods

Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2023-01-12 16:30 - 20:00 Fintech in the Past, Present and Future Ingalill Aspholm is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/67454098042?from=addon Meeting ID: 674 5409 8042 Join by SIP 67454098042@109.105.112.236 67454098042@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 674 5409 8042 Aspholm Ingalill
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2023-02-02 16:30 - 20:00 Fintech in the Past, Present and Future Ingalill Aspholm is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69359740743?from=addon Meeting ID: 693 5974 0743 Join by SIP 69359740743@109.105.112.236 69359740743@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 693 5974 0743 Aspholm Ingalill
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