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Overview
The Future is FinTech Certificate from The University of Edinburghis replacing and refreshing many aspects of traditional financial services.
New technological advancements and regulations have substantially altered how financial services are delivered. Innovative businesses are taking advantage of the application of FinTech to develop new services that give consumers more choice about how they manage their money.
The disruptive nature of the application of FinTech has also led to new and important ethical, legal and security challenges.
Delivered over 10 weeks with a mix of self-paced and live, facilitated discussions with participants from across the sector.
Why Edinburgh?
The University of Edinburgh is a world-leading academic centre and our researchers are at the forefront of expertise in the ways that FinTech is disrupting financial markets. We are working in partnership with a range major companies across the sector. We are at the heart of innovation, translating our world class research and teaching expertise to address business challenges.
The Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI) connects our researchers from across a range disciplines to address the major industry challenges, and has a particular focus on the application and use of FinTech. We are creating innovative programmes focused on solving problems and applying skillsets that are relevant for the FinTech workforce now and in the future.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
- Stablecoins as a Means of Payment
FinTech and Entrepreneurial Finance
The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Finance
The Technological Transformation of Financial Markets: Microstructure and the Real Economy Effects
The Dark Side of Cryptocurrencies: Illegal Activities, Market Manipulation, and Fraud
- Cyber Risks in Business
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Financial Technology View 3 other Short Courses in Financial Technology in United KingdomAcademic 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
Technological requirements
Content will be delivered via an online content platform and live sessions will be facilitated using Zoom. Please contact the Executive Education Team if you would like to test access to either of these resources.
Tuition Fee
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International
1850 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1850 GBP for the full programme during 3 months. -
National
1850 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1850 GBP for the full programme during 3 months.
Funding
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