Financial Technologies: Applications and Evaluations

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The course explores the different parts of the financial services industry, where financial technology has impacted the way business is conducted. The course will examine the growth of the different financial technology sectors by using case studies and industry reports. Students will work in groups and make presentations on their assigned areas. This course will bring together the two disparate parts of the program – the tools and the areas of application. By investigating how different companies have used financial technology tools, students will get a feel for how the industry has developed and how they can position themselves in the best way to create a career. Finally, the course will look at some societal issues that the introduction of financial technology raises.