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Fintech

Create, disrupt, and innovate in the fast-paced world of finance.

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After completing the course, you will be able to:

After completing the course, you will be able to:

  1. Describe the digital transformation of the financial services sector.

  2. Advocate for fintech technologies and their disruptive power.

  3. Increase your employability in a rapidly expanding field.

  4. Implement real-world fintech innovations in your working environment.

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive credentials certifying completion from the University of Chicago, including a digital badge, and become part of the UChicago network.

Course Modules

  • Definitions and Markets

  • Applications

  • Influential Technologies

  • Challenges to Fintech

  • Defining Risk

  • Risk Analysis

  • Modeling Risk

  • Time Series Analysis

  • Introduction to the Financial System

  • The Business of Banking

  • Technological Disruption in the Banking Sector

  • Market Microstructure

  • Introduction to Digital Investment

  • The Role of Big Data in Fintech

  • Fintech in Banking

  • Decentralized Finance

  • Introduction to Alternative Finance

  • Crowdfunding and Peer-to-Peer Finance

  • The Role of Technology in Alternative Finance

  • Evaluating Alternative Finance

  • Defining the Customer Experience

  • Banking and the Customer Experience

  • Key Elements of the Customer Experience

  • The Scope of Fintech Regulation

  • Key Regulations

  • How Did We Get Here? The Evolution of Fintech Regulation

  • Regulation on the Rise

  • The Future of Fintech Regulation

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

  • Fintech and the Internet of Things

  • Voice Recognition

  • Looking Ahead: Future Trends in Fintech Innovation

Learn about fintech from industry insiders.

Financial technology, used to improve and automate the delivery and use of financial services, has exploded since the advent of the smartphone. By incorporating new technologies into their services, companies can cut down on operational costs and gain a competitive edge. Consumers have come to expect these reduced costs, reflected in fintech’s high global adoption rate. As banks and firms endeavor to keep up with and invest in technology-based solutions, the global fintech industry presents ever-expanding career opportunities in cybersecurity, investment risk analysis, and market evaluation. The fintech field is expanding rapidly and needs innovators, thought leaders, decision-makers, and high achievers from diverse backgrounds, including software development, finance, and marketing.

$106k

The average annual base pay for an app developer in the United States.
Source: Glassdoor

16.5%

The projected CAGR of the global fintech market from 2024 to 2032.
Source: Fortune Business Insights

64%

The global adoption rate of consumers who engage with fintech.
Source: EY

Our Approach to Online Learning

Our Fintech course focuses on applying fundamentals to blockchain, risk modeling, and more. Over eight weeks, you will explore the impact of fintech from multiple perspectives.

Flexible

Make the most of your time with a format that lets you study and complete coursework at your own pace. If you are unable to attend webinars or live sessions, you can access them later.

Interactive

Our interactive content includes videos from instructors at the University of Chicago and visual and graphic materials that provide real-life examples.

Personalized

The instructional assistant—a subject matter expert—will accompany you on your journey through the content, answering your questions and providing feedback on your work.

Meet Your Instructor

UCH Faculty Sourav Ghosh
Sourav Ghosh, MSc

Vice President at an Investment Bank

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Live Sessions
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Hands-On Learning

This course is an excellent fit for:

  • Consultants who want to leverage fintech innovation to give their clients sound advice.

  • Financial analysts and others interested in exploring fintech concepts and real-world applications.

  • Professionals in banking and financial services looking to learn about fintech challenges and risks.

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