Overview
The FinTech Ethics and Risks course offered by EdX in collaboration with The University of Hong Kong ‑ HKUx is part of the FinTech Professional Certificate Program.
FinTech has started a global revolution in the financial services industry, and the transformation will only increase in coming years. There are many ways in which FinTech can improve the lives of people around the world; however, those same technologies can also be used to enslave, coerce, track, and control people. Accordingly, it is appropriate and necessary to consider the implications of the introduction of these technologies so that they are utilized properly, regulated sufficiently, and their adoption does not come at the expense of societal growth.
This 6-week online course covers 6 modules, representing the full spectrum of finance, technology, and the introduction of FinTech solutions globally.
We will ask questions that are not often asked or addressed when new technologies are adopted.
Why should we adopt FinTech solutions, and what are the best ways to introduce disruptive technologies? How does blockchain technology change the way we provide financial services, and how should blockchain technology be governed? Is FinTech creating risks in cybersecurity and how can technology help us prevent financial crimes? As Artificial Intelligence (AI) is developed and adopted, will human biases and prejudices be built into such mechanisms? And at a larger scope, should FinTech lead to a decentralized, democratized system of finance, or will existing institutions adopt FinTech strategies to cement their existing hold on the financial markets?
Through discussing and attempting to answer these questions, you will understand better how the introduction of these technologies can benefit or harm society. And through considering the proper application or introduction of such technologies, you will learn to make better decisions as an individual and organization when facing the question: is FinTech our savior or a villain?
What you'll learn
- Understand the ethical elements of finance, emerging technologies, and FinTech.
- Identify trends and opportunities that will shape the future of FinTech.
- Critically examine implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain and cryptocurrencies (including ICOs).
- Understand how Regulatory Technology (RegTech) enhances supervision and reduces compliance-related costs.
- Understand how payment solutions are evolving and the potential ethical implications.
- Understand how alternative financing, including crowdfunding and P2P lending, are impacting markets.
- Analyze positive and negative aspects of the introduction and expansion of FinTech.
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Courses include:
- Ethics of Finance and Emerging Technologies
- Blockchain and its Governance
- Cybersecurity & Crimes
- AI & FinTech
- Institutionalization vs. Decentralization
- Big Questions Relating to the Introduction of FinTech
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Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
- 1 hrs/week
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Delivered
- Self-paced
Disciplines
Finance Financial Technology View 188 other Short Courses in Finance in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
- Level: Introductory
- Prerequisites:None
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International
199 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 199 USD for the full programme during 2 months. -
National
199 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 199 USD for the full programme during 2 months.
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