FinTech Foundations and Overview
This course is part of FinTech: Finance Industry Transformation and Regulation.
Course Cost
Free course
Beginner
Skill Level
13 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full FinTech: Finance Industry Transformation and Regulation Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
What you'll learn
Understand different perspectives on FinTech from various stakeholders
Master key FinTech business applications and technologies
Analyze cryptocurrency and blockchain fundamentals
Evaluate implications of FinTech for established businesses
Develop strategies for digital transformation in finance
Assess global trends and innovations in financial technology
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
6.57 Hours PreRecorded video
4 quizzes
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
Shareable certificate
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course, the first FinTech MOOC in Asia-Pacific, offers insights from HKUST's leading business professors and industry professionals. The curriculum covers the complete FinTech landscape, including digital banking, cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and financial innovation. Students explore FinTech applications across lending, payments, trading, and banking infrastructure, while also examining technological foundations including AI, big data analytics, and encryption.
Introduction to FinTech
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
FinTech Business Applications
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
The Tech of FinTech
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
FinTech Implications for Established Business
Module 4 · 7 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: FinTech: Finance Industry Transformation and Regulation
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