E-Payment: Digital Payment Systems & Security
This course is part of FinTech Technologies I.
Electronic payments have become integral to modern life. This comprehensive course provides a thorough understanding of various e-payment systems, their underlying technologies, and the security measures that ensure their safe operation. You'll explore credit cards, payment gateways (PayPal, Stripe), mobile payment systems (Alipay, WeChat Pay, Google Pay), and cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum, CBDC). The course covers essential security mechanisms including encryption, TLS/SSL, HTTPS, digital signatures, hash functions, and digital certificates. Additionally, you'll examine how e-payment systems interact with Web3 and the metaverse, while learning about regulatory concerns, governance frameworks, and industry developments. Ideal for those interested in financial technology and digital payments.
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What you'll learn
Identify and understand various types of e-payment systems and their technologies
Describe security mechanisms and working principles that protect e-payment systems
Explain key technologies and their role in modern payment solutions
Recognize protocols involved in technical governance of payment and cryptocurrency systems
Analyze regulatory challenges and governance from both technology and legal perspectives
Skills you'll gain
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Module Description
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of electronic payment systems that have become essential in our daily lives. Students will gain in-depth knowledge of various e-payment technologies including credit cards, third-party payment gateways like PayPal and Stripe, mobile payment systems such as Alipay and Google Pay, and cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ethereum. The course delves into the security mechanisms that protect these systems, covering encryption techniques, TLS/SSL protocols, HTTPS, digital signatures, hash functions, and digital certificates. Through selected examples, students will understand how these technologies are implemented in real-world payment systems. The course also examines the intersection of e-payment systems with emerging technologies like Web3 and the metaverse, particularly focusing on Bitcoin and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC). Additionally, students will learn about regulatory concerns and governance frameworks for e-payment and cryptocurrency-based technologies, preparing them to understand current practices and anticipate future developments in this rapidly evolving field.
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 Technologies I
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Instructors
Leading Expert in Financial Law, Regulation, and FinTech at the University of Hong Kong
Douglas W. Arner, Kerry Holdings Professor in Law at HKU, specializes in financial law, regulation, and development. He co-founded various programs and leads major research on FinTech and financial inclusion.
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Professor and Deputy Head of the Department of Computer Science at University of Hong Kong
Prof S.M. Yiu is Professor and Deputy Head of the Department of Computer Science at HKU, and Executive Director of the HKU-SCF FinTech Academy. He has published 300+ research papers in refereed journals
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