Graduate Course Descriptions

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5711. Foundations of FinTech

3.00 credits

Prerequisites: Open to MS in FinTech students, others with consent.

Grading Basis: Graded

Overview of Fintech. It consists of three modules. Module A: Fintech’s four thematic areas: Paying for goods and services, Savings and investment products, Credit and loan products, and Managing risk. Module B: Fintech’s four enabling technologies: Distributed computing, AI and big data, Cryptography and Blockchain. Module C: Fintech’s four perspectives: The disruptive companies, The incumbent financial institution, Societal effects and regulatory responses, and The private equity investor.


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Term Class Number Campus Instruction Mode Instructor Section Session Schedule Enrollment Location Credits Grading Basis Notes
Spring 2024 13627 Hartford Online Asynchronous Preli, John 723 Reg 23/46 No Room Required - Online 3.00 Graded Although this course is listed as asynchronous there will be several times throughout the semester you will be expected to meet synchronously with your assigned team members. You and your team members will determine the meeting time and platform of choice (e.g. WebEx, Teams, etc.).
Fall 2024 1113 Hartford Online Asynchronous Preli, John 723 Reg 3/46 No Room Required - Online 3.00 Graded