Course: Financial Technologies and Applications

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Course title Financial Technologies and Applications
Course code MUFU/1FTAE
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Sadil Vojtěch, Ing. et Ing. PhD. LL.M.
Course content
Module 1- Introduction to the subject, repetition of basic concepts Module 2- General Principles of Fintech Module 3- Fintech Economics, Strategies and Business Models Module 4- Financing start-up companies using Fintech Module 5- Valuation of Fintech Companies Module 6- Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Cryptoassets in a broader context Module 7- Ethereum and decentralized finance Module 8- Alternative finance, online lending, and crowdfunding Module 9- Robotic Advice and Digital Wealth Management Module 10- Insurtech and electronic payments Module 11- Digital Banking Module 12- TechFins and BigTech in Financial Services

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecturing, Practice exercises, Teamwork, Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations, E-learning
  • Term paper - 30 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 52 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 30 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Knowledge of the basics of financial markets and financial technologies.
Knowledge of the basics of financial markets and financial technologies.
learning outcomes
- Knowledge of the nature of financial technology - Knowledge of the economic, business, and valuation aspects of financial technology - Knowledge of the advanced context in Blockchain, DeFi, and Ethereum - Knowledge of alternative financing methods - Knowledge of the nature of digital banking and robo-investing
- Knowledge of the nature of financial technology - Knowledge of the economic, business, and valuation aspects of financial technology - Knowledge of the advanced context in Blockchain, DeFi, and Ethereum - Knowledge of alternative financing methods - Knowledge of the nature of digital banking and robo-investing
Skills
- Classify key areas in financial technology - Explain the nature of the valuation of Fintech companies - Discuss key insights from economics and business models within financial technology - Select an appropriate approach when choosing alternative financing methods - Orientation to digital banking and wealth management product
- Classify key areas in financial technology - Explain the nature of the valuation of Fintech companies - Discuss key insights from economics and business models within financial technology - Select an appropriate approach when choosing alternative financing methods - Orientation to digital banking and wealth management product
teaching methods
Knowledge
Practice exercises
Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
E-learning
E-learning
Lecturing
Lecturing
Practice exercises
assessment methods
Essay
Essay
Oral examination
Oral examination
Recommended literature
  • ARSLANIAN, H., FISCHER, F. The Future of Finance: The Impact of FinTech, AI, and Crypto on Financial Services. Palgrave Macmillan, 2019. ISBN 978-3030145323.
  • KING, M. Fintech Explained: How Technology Is Transforming Financial Services. Toronto, 2023. ISBN 9781487544119.
  • LIERMANN, V., STEGMANN, C. The Impact of Digital Transformation and FinTech on the Finance Professional. Palgrave Macmillan, 2019. ISBN 978-3030237189.
  • TANDA, A., SCHENA, C. M. FinTech, BigTech and Banks: Digitalisation and Its Impact on Banking Business Models. Palgrave Pivot, 2019. ISBN 978-3030224257.


Study plans that include the course
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