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.