Fintech and Blockchain Technology module (BU51038)
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Credits
20
Module code
BU51038
This module raises awareness to Fintech and Blockchain technology, which is a major innovation undertaken by businesses since the previous decade. The module also covers digital currencies, as a wider class of cryptocurrencies and the various regulatory issues.
This module will consider the following issues:
- Cryptocurrencies
- blockchain as a business solution
- decentralization algorithms
- lending
- crowdfunding
- modern portfolio theory with cryptocurrencies
- applications of artificial intelligence
- InsurTech
This module will focus mostly on the theoretical aspects with applied examples used to illustrate the subject matter plus an understanding of the ethical issues involved.