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The course takes place in period

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 for you to build
the following competences:

- Competence in digital transformation of the
business landscape
- Competence in the differences between incumbent
banks and new financial transaction technologies
- Competence in digital currencies, blockchains,
and smart contracts

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.
- can discuss the differences between Fiat
currencies and blockchain-based cryptocurrencies
- are aware of the key global trends that are
shaping the FinTech business landscape.
- understand the opportunities for new business
and financial inclusion based on smart contracts
- 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.
(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. The "FinTech in the
past, present, and future" course completed.

Recommended or required reading

Related reading recommendations shall be made
throughout the course.

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 (case-
study) 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

2023-03-06 to 2023-04-02

Assessment methods

Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2023-03-02 16:30 - 20:00 D4110 Fintech for Financial Transactions Ingalill Aspholm is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62573641059?from=addon Meeting ID: 625 7364 1059 Join by SIP 62573641059@109.105.112.236 62573641059@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 625 7364 1059 Aspholm Ingalill
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