Fintech in the Past, Present and Future

Further education / Business

Are you interested in financial services? Are you keen on learning what technologies are playing a crucial part in driving change? Then this course is for you!

  • Price
    75 € + 0% VAT
  • Delivery method
    Hybrid (on-campus and online)
  • Language
    English
  • Scope
    5 ECTS
  • Course dates
  • Last application date
  • Entry requirements
    A bachelor degree and at least two years work experience gained after completing the higher education degree.

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. 
     

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 content

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. Course includes case study elaboration and presentation in-class and autonomous activities

Topics:

  • Financial technology in the past
  • Financial technology in the present
  • Financial technology in the future
     

Course schedule

  • February 20, 16.30 - 20.00 
  • February 21, at 16.30-20.00 
  • February 22, at 10.00-13.30      
  • February 23, at 16.30-20.00    
  • February 24, at 10.00-13.30     
  • March 27, at 16.30-20.00                                      
  • March 28, at 16.30-20.00         
  • March 29, at 10.00-13.30