Overview
The Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Cape Town covers foundations of the changing financial regulations, new technological applications like blockchain or artificial intelligence and design thinking for startups in emerging markets.
Through real-world case studies, you will see how this technology can unlock growth and spur innovation and will understand the specific emerging economies environment within which innovation can take place.
This specialization is particularly suited for entrepreneurs or aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn how they can harness the power of fintech or technology in an emerging market. You will work on a business plan for your own fintech or tech-based startup idea in the capstone project comprising a business model canvas and pitch. This allows aspiring entrepreneurs to take a tangible step towards launching their own startup.
Applied Learning Project
You will work on a business plan for either their own fintech or tech-based startup idea in the capstone project comprising a business model canvas and pitch. This allows aspiring entrepreneurs to take a tangible step towards launching their own startup.
Skills You Will Gain
- Financial Technology
- Startup
- Blockchain
- Entrepreneurship
- regulation
- Business Planning
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Courses included:
- Financial Regulation in Emerging Markets and the Rise of Fintech Companies
- How Entrepreneurs in Emerging Markets can master the Blockchain Technology
- Building Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets
- Capstone Course: Start Up Your Fintech Future
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Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 10 hrs/week
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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
Beginner Level
- No prior experience required.
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International
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National
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 USD for the full programme during 1 months.
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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.