Kursens undervisningsperiod

4 (2024-03-18 till 2024-07-31)

Nivå/kategori

Yrkesstudier

Undervisningsspråk

Engelska

Kurstyp

Obligatorisk

Cykel/nivå

Högre yrkeshögskoleexamen

Rekommenderat studieår

1

Omfattning

5 sp

Kompetensmål

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

Läranderesultat

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.

Innehåll

(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

Förkunskaper

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.

Litteratur

Related reading recommendations shall be made
throughout the course.

Studieaktiviteter

  • Föreläsningar - 25 timmar
  • Självstudier - 110 timmar

Arbetsbelastning

  • Kursens totala antal arbetstimmar: 135 timmar
  • Varav självstyrda studieformer: 135 timmar
  • Varav schemalagda studier: 0 timmar

Undervisningsform

Närundervisning

Examinationsformer

Essä, rapporter, produktioner och portfolio

Examinationskrav

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

Examinator

Tigerstedt Christa

Antal kursplatser

Ingen begränsning

Delprestation i kraft till

12 månader efter kursens slutdatum

Kursanmälningstid

2023-11-24 till 2023-12-22

Examinationsformer

Datum meddelas senare - Rapporter och produktioner

Kurs och studieplanssökning