2020-2021 Catalog

FIN-H330 Honors Introduction to FinTech

This course introduces students to the terminology, current FinTech themes, future challenges, and opportunities related to the application of technology to financial services. With an emphasis on case studies and guest lectures, the class will discuss datafication, alternative finance, innovative business models, algorithmic trading, data-driven decision making, mobile-only services, robo advisers, machine learning, artificial intelligence, crypto currencies, Blockchain, RegTech, InsureTech, cybersecurity and the rise of TechFin's. This course counts towards Honors credits for the SBS Honors Program and the Finance Honors Program.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Take FIN-200; required GPA of 3.2 or higher