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FB6710A - Practical FinTech Applications

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College of Business
Credit Units
1
Course Duration
One Semester
Course Offering Term*:
Not offering in current academic year

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

FinTech industry is a new fundamental revolution formed in the financial environments.  It has significant impacts to the traditional revenue structure of financial institutions.  The course gives students a unique opportunity to learn the latest developments faced by FinTech market. The course will be taught from a view of FinTech trends and applications, e.g. on-line payments, AI technology innovations, and the operational solutions for KYC/AML/Compliance issues.  Analysis methods using Python and AI technology will be demoed and used to show the applications. In addition, the course will get in touch with how to run a start-up company in FinTech industry and the VC funding support. The course will arrange two company visits and a series of speeches with the industry experts who will engage in interactive discussions of current issues in their area of expertise.  On completion, students will have a rounded knowledge and appreciation of the key issues that the FinTech industry faces.


Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)

Continuous Assessment: 85%
Examination: 15%
Examination Duration: 2 hours
Take-home examination may be arranged.
 
Detailed Course Information

FB6710A.pdf

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