Highlights
Tuition fee
2180 SGD / full
2180 SGD / full
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Tuition fee
2180 SGD / full
2180 SGD / full
Unknown
Duration
2 days
Duration
2 days
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Campus location
Singapore, Singapore
Campus location
Singapore, Singapore
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Introduction to FinTech course offered by Singapore University of Technology and Design seeks to equip learners with a foundational understanding of FinTech. Learners will gain an insight into the major areas in FinTech - Payments, Digital Finance - and the major technological trends driving it.

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

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 2 days

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Singapore, Singapore

What students do after studying

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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

Who should attend:

  • 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
Prerequisites:
  • General understanding of finance and financial products

Technological requirements

  • Basic IT knowledge

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    2180 SGD / full
    2180 SGD / full
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    2180 SGD / full
    2180 SGD / full

Living costs

Singapore

Singapore
1878 - 3880 SGD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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