Module Code: H8CNTOP
Long Title Contemporary Topics in FinTech Seminar
Title Contemporary Topics in FinTech Seminar
Module Level: LEVEL 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: Simon Caton
Module Author: Horacio Gonzalez-Velez
Departments: School of Computing
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Investigate and discuss future and emerging technologies in the programme domain
LO2 Review the state of the domain and identify potential research and/or business opportunities
LO3 Construct and execute appropriate case studies of business and/or academic value within the programme domain
LO4 Explore entrepreneurial aspects of the programme domain (e.g. seed funding, and startup culture)
LO5 Disseminate and discuss key contemporary topics specific to the programme domain.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Co-requisite Modules
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Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Contemporary Topics
Reviewing the progression of the domain to date  Selected contemporary topics in the programme domain  Selected future and emerging technologies in the programme domain
Case Studies
The case study methodology When to (not) use case studies  Types (single case, multiple case, embedded and holistic) and real-world examples of case studies  Case study design and analysis tasks  Data triangulation  Observation Methods  Explanatory methods  Result generalisation
Entrepreneurship
Analyse current global business, socio-economic, and technology trends, including B2B, consumer trends, and emerging technology trends  Identify global and regional players and their value proposition  Identify the problems that players currently address and the respective solutions currently being offered  Market analysis to identify gaps and potential business opportunities  Explore the underlying logic and strategies used for raising capital, from sources including seed funding, angel investors, accelerators, and venture capital  Understand the banking industry's accepted credit risk management principles  Outline strategies to optimise the startup's risk exposure within acceptable parameters
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Seminars No Description 36 Every Week 36.00
Independent Learning No Description 89 Every Week 89.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 36.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Chishti, Susanne and Janos Barberis.. (2016), The FINTECH Book: The Financial Technology Handbook for, Wiley, [ISBN: 111921887X].
  • Masters, Blake and Peter Thiel.. (2015), Zero to One Notes on Start-Ups, or How to Build the Future., Virgim Books, [ISBN: 0753555204.].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Rosal, Victor del.. (2015), Disruption: Emerging Technologies and the Future of Work., CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, [ISBN: 1514173948.].
  • Romans, Andrew. (2013), The Entrepreneurial Bible to Venture Capital: Inside Secrets from the Leaders in the, McGraw-Hill Education, [ISBN: 0071830359].
  • Clayton M. Christensen. Innovator's Dilemma, Harper Paperbacks, p.336, [ISBN: 0062060244.].
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