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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

FinTech Foundations and Overview

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Our primary goal is to help you to understand FinTech and to become more confident and persuasive in your ability to analyze and make recommendations to executives within the finance industry regarding how to react to these changes. This FIRST MOOC ON FINTECH IN ASIA-PACIFIC offered by HKUST presents the insight of several professors from the top business school in Asia as well as perspectives from industry professionals. HKUST has been ranked for many years as the No.1 EMBA program in the world, as the number one Finance program in Asia, and as the top MBA program in Asia by multiple independent rating and review journals and surveys. This course "FinTech Foundations and Overview" offers the combined strengths of HKUST in Business, Finance, and Technology as one the world's leading academic institutions on an important area of technology and business innovations. For learners from outside Asia, this also gives an insight into changes happening in the most advanced FinTech markets of the world, since Asia leads worldwide in FinTech adoption and creative innovations.

Syllabus

  • Introduction to FinTech
    • In this module (week one), students will gain a multi-dimensional perspective on what FinTech means from the perspective of large firms (and older participants in the industry - e.g. dinosaurs), entrepreneurs, investors, and consumers. Examining what FinTech is, or is not, provides a foundations upon which students can build for better understanding of opportunities and changes.
  • FinTech Business Applications
    • The Business Applications of FinTech are essentially the Fin part of the FinTech world, and in this module, we will examine applications across six categories of FinTech, including lending and personal finance, crowd-finding and business financing, payments and retail transactions, equity, trading and investment applications, various types of cryptocurrencies, and banking infrastructure and tools.
  • The Tech of FinTech
    • The Technology enabling and supporting FinTech is important to understand, and this module provides a brief introduction to each of the areas of technology that enable FinTech business changes, including identity and privacy technologies, blockchain and encryption, big data analytics, AI and automation, and consumer tech innovations. This introduction is designed to be at a level appropriate for business managers or students of business, and is not intended to excite or engage tech geeks.
  • FinTech Implications for Established Business
    • Building on our understanding of FinTech market applications and FinTech technologies, we move in this module to examine the implications of FinTech changes and challenges for existing financial services companies, and we look at current and future trends in FinTech world-wide. This module concludes, after the final quiz, with a final course project in which students will present their recommendations for senior managers of a large, established Asia-Pacific bank to take advantage of and respond to FinTech challenges and opportunities.

Taught by

Theodore Henry King CLARK

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  • Anonymous
    The “FinTech Foundations and Overview” seminar, offered by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), provides a comprehensive introduction to the rapidly evolving field of financial technology (FinTech). Here are some key aspects o…
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    Gabriel Blanco
    ¡Excelente curso!, permite entender las tendencias y el ecosistema Fintech de manera integral. Como introducción al mundo de las finanzas tecnológicas, supera las expectativas gracias a la calidad académica de HKUST. Lo que más destaca del curso: *…
  • Anonymous
    Pros
    Good introduction to the FinTech ecosystem.
    Explains how major banks use FinTech.
    Suitable for business, finance, and technology students.
    Provides a recognized Coursera certificate.
    Cons
    Limited hands-on experience with FinTech tools or coding.
    Doesn't go deeply into AI implementation, blockchain development, or payment system architecture.
    Some case studies may need updating because FinTech changes rapidly.
  • Anonymous
    The FinTech course was informative, well-structured, and highly relevant to today's financial technology landscape. The lessons were easy to understand, supported by practical examples, and covered key concepts such as digital payments, blockchain, financial innovation, and cybersecurity. Overall, the course enhanced my understanding of FinTech and provided valuable knowledge that I can apply in both academic and professional settings. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in financial technology.
  • Anonymous
    The presenter demonstrates a solid foundational understanding of the current FinTech landscape and identifies relevant strategic priorities for the bank. The pitch is logically structured, professionally delivered, and shows awareness of competitive pressures in key global markets. However, the presentation lacks the depth, specificity, and risk-awareness required to be truly persuasive to senior banking stakeholders. The most critical gaps are the absence of data-backed competitor examples, the near-total omission of risk management, and the lack of prioritization among investment recommendations. With targeted revisions, this pitch could achieve an "Excellent" rating.
  • Anonymous
    This course was very useful and easy to follow. It gave me a clear understanding of the main FinTech concepts, including digital banking, cryptocurrencies, blockchain, data analytics, and how technology is changing financial services. I liked that the course used real examples from banks and FinTech companies, which made the topics more practical and easier to understand. Overall, it is a good foundation course for anyone interested in finance, technology, or digital transformation.
  • Anonymous
    The course resources were well-structured, easy to understand, and provided a good balance of theory and real-world examples. The case studies and interviews helped explain how FinTech is transforming the financial industry in practical ways. Overall, the resources were engaging, informative, and useful for building a strong foundation in FinTech.

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    Hua Guo
    Through this course, I have gained a solid understanding of the fundamentals of the fintech sector, including the history of banking, new technologies in fintech, blockchain, Bitcoin, data and artificial intelligence.
  • Anonymous
    THE COURSE WAS REALLY HELPFULL FOR UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC PF FINTECH AND ITS APPLICATION, THROU THIS I GOT TO KNOW THE APPLICATION OF FINTECH IN TODAYS ABANKING WORLD AND HOW ITS APPLICATION IS CHANGING THE FINANCIAL LANDSCAPE DRASTICALLY
  • Anonymous
    Tres interessant et instructif . Les bases et les fondamentaux de la Fintech sont bien compris et nous permet d'evoluer dans cet environnement sereinement. Les cas sont très pratques .
  • Anonymous
    This course provided an excellent introduction to the FinTech industry and its key technologies. I learned about digital payments, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, data analytics, crowdfunding, and the impact of technology on financial services. The lectures were clear, engaging, and supported by real-world examples that made complex topics easier to understand. The quizzes and reflection questions helped reinforce the concepts. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in finance, technology, or the future of banking. It is a great foundation for further study in FinTech and related fields.
  • Anonymous
    This course has been a valuable learning experience for me as an MBA student.It provided me a clear understanding of the financial ecosystem, including digital payments,blockchain, cryptocurrencies,insurtech,and regulatory technologies. This course content was well-structured,easy to understand, and relevant to current industry trends. The practical examples and real-world applicationbs enhanced my knowledge and increased my interest in fintech sector. Overall, this certification has strenghthened my professional skills and given me greater confidence in understanding the rapidly evolving financial services industry.
  • Anonymous
    This is an excellent course and well developed. learned a lot from professor and course material. This course is an excellent source of my foundation of fintech. Now I can opt more advanced and technical course on coursera
  • Anonymous
    This course provides a clear and well-structured introduction to FinTech and its impact on the banking industry. The content is easy to follow and suitable for beginners, with useful examples that explain key concepts such as digital banking, AI applications, and financial innovation.

    The final project was especially valuable, as it encouraged critical thinking and practical analysis of real-world banking strategies.

    Overall, this course is highly recommended for anyone interested in understanding modern financial technologies and how they are transforming global markets.
  • Anonymous
    The course provided excellent insights into how FinTech is transforming the global banking and financial industry. It helped develop a strong understanding of digital banking, blockchain, AI, regulation, and emerging financial technologies through practical examples and real-world applications. The course structure was informative, engaging, and highly relevant to current industry trends.
  • Anonymous
    AFTER ATTENDING THE COURSE I LEARNT HOW BANKING INDUSTRY CAN USE FINTECH TO GIVE CUSTOMERS A STATISFIED SERVICES AT THEIR FINGER TIP.
  • Anonymous
    Overall video content was easy to understand, assessment adn assignment was amazing which help me gain a lot of knowledge about FinTech.
  • Anonymous
    It is clear and informative.I would recommend this course. It is clear, structured, and gives a good basic understanding of FinTech concepts.
  • Anonymous
    Amazing course, one of the best on coursera. The lecturer is so engaging and passionate about the topic that it makes time fly past so fast
  • Anonymous
    It's Excellent Course that gives you General knowledge of FinTech supported with real models.
    I appreciate the university and instructors
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