Fintech: Methods and Practice

3 units

This is a 3-credit course offered to MSBA students in the fintech track. The course will provide an overview of financial technology, and it will cover specific topics in this area, including data-driven credit modeling, cryptocurrencies, digital wallets and blockchains, smart contracts, robo advising, high-frequency trading, crowd funding, and peer-to-peer lending. The course will also discuss regulatory aspects of fintech, covering different methods as well as practical applications.