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Overview
What you will study
Learners of the Introduction to FinTech course offered by Singapore University of Technology and Design will be introduced to the FinTech scene in Singapore and Asia. In particular, they will be able to recognise key players and recent developments taking shape as well as gain awareness of why Singapore is an ideal destination for FinTech developments.
Through the course, learners will understand how they can leverage FinTech to make their businesses more efficient and opportunities available in FinTech.
By the end of this course, participants should be able to / can expect to be:
- Understand the Basics of Fintech
- Obtain an overview of Fintech landscape in Asia (Key players and recent developments)
- Gain awareness of why Singapore is an ideal destination for Fintech companies
- Identify how they can leverage Fintech to improve their existing business processes
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:- What is FinTech
- Ecosystem, Regulation and Funding
- Payments and Regulation
- Recent trends in payment e.g. Buy Now, Pay Later trend
- Digital banks - innvoation in cross border payment services
- Leveraging new technologies in Payment methods for your business
- RoboAdvisory
- What are robo advisors
- What services do they offer
- How has robo advisory changed personal banking
- Major players in SG
- Blockchain technology
- Staking, DeFi, Consensus Mechanism
- Current trends
- Leveraging blockchain technologies
- Bitcoin and Etherum
- Hands-on activity: Step-by-step guide to creating your own Bitcoin and Ethereum wallet
- Guide to purchasing your first cryptocurrency: How to sign up an account on a centralised exchange, How to buy & sell crypto in Singapore
- Regulations governing FinTech industry in Singapore
- FinTech in Asia - Key Players and Recent Developments
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Financial Technology View 7 other Short Courses in Financial Technology in SingaporeAcademic 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.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Participants in roles which require them to understand and evaluate new financial technologies
- Participants who want an overview of the Asian FinTech scene and the opportunities present within
- Ideal for participants who are looking to kickstart their FinTech journey
- Basic IT knowledge
- General understanding of finance and financial products
Tuition Fee
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International
2180 SGD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2180 SGD for the full programme -
National
2180 SGD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2180 SGD for the full programme
- Permanent Residents: $654.00;
- Singapore Citizens under 40 years old: $254.00;
- SME - Sponsored employees: $254.00.
Living costs for Singapore
1878 - 3880 SGD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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