Fintech - Foundations and Applications of Financial Technology, Short Course | Part time online | Coursera | United States
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This Fintech - Foundations and Applications of Financial Technology Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Pennsylvania is designed to introduce you to the fundamental building blocks of financial technologies and real-world applications through case studies of Wharton-led companies in the field. 

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Overview

You'll learn the the essential components of technology-driven financial strategies, from complex regulations to cryptocurrency to portfolio optimization. You'll also learn how modern investment strategies deploy technology to produce optimal results, explore the disruptive force of changing payment methods, analyze the changing regulatory landscape, and gain a deeper understanding of robo-advising, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer lending, and blockchain. 

By the end of this Fintech - Foundations and Applications of Financial Technology Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Pennsylvania, you'll be able to make informed decisions about deploying financial technologies for yourself or for your business, giving you a competitive advantage in using the latest financial innovations.

What you will learn

  • Explain crypto-currency and blockchain in financial contexts
  • Evaluate investment products using Modern Portfolio Theory
  • Identify the regulatory concerns presented by the most common financial technologies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • FinTech: Payments, and Regulations
  • Cryptocurrency and Blockchain
  • Lending, Crowdfunding, and Modern Investing
  • Application of AI, InsurTech, and Real Estate Technology

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 1 months
    • 10 hrs/week

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

Delivered

Online

Academic 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.

Other requirements

General requirements

Beginner Level

  • Basic understanding of financial services is recommended.

Tuition Fee

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    Free
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  • National

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Funding

Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.

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