Introduction to Fintech

Module overview

This module introduces a novel area of Finance known as Financial Technology (FinTech). This module will explain what Blockchain is and what its applications in Finance and Business are. You will understand how the financial technologies are changing the landscape for financial institutions, businesses, banks and regulatory bodies. You will learn what the alternative sources of finance available to start the business are, such as crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending. This module aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to analyse the challenges and opportunities associated with the rapid expansion of Fintech. This module aims to explain the main types of Fintech and its impact on financial institutions and regulatory bodies. One of the main ambitions of this module is to explain Financial Technology in an easy accessible way using plenty of case studies and examples.

Linked modules

Pre-requisite: MANG1026

Aims and Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

communicate ideas and arguments orally and in written using available scientific evidence to support your arguments;
manage your time and resources effectively to maintain healthy work-life balance;
work effectively in groups.

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

blockchain technology and its main applications;
impact of Fintech on financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and environmental sustainability.
main types of Fintech and its applications;

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

analyse and critically assess opportunities and challenges of Fintech expansion;
understand how new finance concepts are applicable in international business environment.
build informed judgements based on the available information;

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching methods include:

Lectures
Seminar
Directed reading
Private/guided study

Learning activities include:

Introductory lectures
Group presentation
Case study / problem solving activities
In class debate and discussion
Private study
Use of video and online materials
Formative assessment, in-class quizzes

Study time
Type	Hours
Independent Study	114
Teaching	36
Total study time	150

Assessment

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Exercises and Quizzes

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Group presentation	20%
Essay	80%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Essay	100%

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Essay	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External