Module Code: H9CONT
Long Title Contemporary Topics in Fintech
Title Contemporary Topics
Module Level: LEVEL 9
EQF Level: 7
EHEA Level: Second Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: Simon Caton
Module Author: Simon Caton
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 evaluate future and emerging technologies in the programme domain.
LO2 Propose and defend a novel knowledge and/or business artefact; identifying its implications and potential academic as well as business contributions to the domain.
LO3 Execute and critically appraise an initial proof-of-concept and/or exploratory study related to the proposed artefact.
LO4 Formalise initial findings using appropriate academic dissemination methods.
LO5 Exercise personal responsibility and autonomous initiative in self-directed learning.
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).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
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.
Introduction to the scientific method
• Articulation and structuring of a research problem. • Finding, considering and critically appraising relevant related work. • Reviewing research and evaluation methodologies. • Contextualising findings with respect to existing theory. Structuring and writing academic papers.  Structuring and delivering conference style presentations.  Defending research questions, methods and ndings.  Personal as well as collective reviews of self-efficacy, rigor and robustness.  Interpreting results and their significance with respect to formalising new knowledge.
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment % of total: 5
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Pitch: learners will pitch their artefact proposal for initial feedback.
Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment % of total: 15
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Mid term presentation / poster.
Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment % of total: 40
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Seminar Paper: a workshop or conference style paper that: • formalises the research context, • discusses related work, • surmises the research methodology, • provides a structured discussion of initial results in the context of existing theory, and • outlines future work for the capstone project
Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment % of total: 30
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Final presentation: conference style presentation of the seminar paper.
Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment % of total: 10
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Academic responsibility: a measure of learner contributions to seminar sessions.
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Tutorial No Description 15 Every Week 15.00
Seminars No Description 20 Every Week 20.00
Independent Learning Time No Description 90 Every Week 90.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 35.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Tutorial No Description 24 Every Week 24.00
Independent Learning Time No Description 202 Every Week 202.00
Lecture No Description 24 Every Week 24.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 48.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Chishti, Susanne and Janos Barberis.. The FINTECH Book: The Financial Technology Handbook for, Wiley, [ISBN: 111921887X.].
  • Michael P. Marder. Research Methods for Science, Cambridge University Press, p.236, [ISBN: 0521145848].
  • Sherri L. Jackson. Research Methods and Statistics, Wadsworth Publishing, p.448, [ISBN: 1111346550].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • John W. Creswell.. Research design, Thousand Oaks; Sage Publications, [ISBN: 1452226105].
  • Frederick L. Coolidge. Statistics, Sage Publications, Inc, p.488, [ISBN: 1412991714].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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