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University of Cape Town

Fintech: Disruption in Finance

University of Cape Town via GetSmarter

Overview

Prepare yourself for the future of finance by acquiring knowledge about the most crucial fintech innovations of today, and gain the skills to fund your own disruptive business idea.

On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: A comprehensive understanding of the fintech industry and the new business opportunities it presents. Insight into the impact of blockchain technology, big data, and AI on financial services, particularly in the African context. A business plan for a fintech start-up and a strategy for how to fund it, guided by the thought-leadership of industry experts. Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.

Syllabus

  • Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
  • Module 1: Blockchain and artificial intelligence: The megatrends in fintech
  • Module 2: Banks, monetary policy, and cryptocurrencies
  • Module 3: How blockchain technology challenges financial intermediation
  • Module 4: The regulation–innovation nexus
  • Module 5: Opportunities created by big data within the financial industry
  • Module 6: The robot revolution: The impact of artificial intelligence on fintech
  • Module 7: Creating a business strategy for industry disruption
  • Module 8: Funding your disruptive business idea

Taught by

Allan Davids

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