Financial Technology (FinTech)

  • Price
    150 € + 0% VAT
  • Conductor
    Arcada University of Applied Sciences
  • Language
    English
  • Scope
    10 ECTS
  • Course dates
  • Last application date
  • Entry requirements
    Undergraduate degree (university or university of applied sciences) in Business Administration (or other field + 40 ECTS business studies) and a minimum of two years relevant work experience after graduation.

Are you interested in financial services? Are you keen on learning what technologies are playing a crucial part in driving change? Then this course is for you!

About the course

The course focuses on various technologies that drive digitalisation, such as analytics, blockchains and cryptocurrencies. While these technologies can be applied in a broad context, we will examine the impact particularly in financial technology (FinTech).

During the courses you will become knowledgeable in a broad range of technologies driving change. We will look at industry transition from several different points of view, including banking services, legislation, FinTech start-ups and multinational technology providers. Throughout the course, you will challenge yourself to understand the big picture and to identify opportunities in this rapidly changing environment.

Learning methods for the course include lectures, guest lectures, group- and individual work. The course will also serve as a platform for networking with professionals in the industry.

Four reasons to choose these studies

  1. You will gain highly relevant insight to the changes taking place within the financial industry
  2. This is a great stepping stone for future studies at Master's level, e.g., the Arcada Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
  3. Lecturers and instructors have substantial hands-on industry experience
  4. Fellow attendees have diverse backgrounds and experience that will make your learning experience even more valuable

Course schedule

Lectures are held online and on campus (attendance on campus required). Lectures are held on Thursdays and Fridays from 16:30, and on Saturdays 9:30-16:00. The dates are as follows:

  • 12-14 January
  • 2-4 February
  • 2-4 March
  • 23-25 March

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2027

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