Fintech in Finance and Accounting module (BU52706)

​​Develop a critical understanding of financial technology and its impact on financial services and accounting​​Develop a critical understanding of financial technology and its impact on financial ser

Credits
20
Module code
BU52706
Level
5
Semester
Semester 2
School
Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Business
Discipline
Business

​​Fintech is one of the most rapidly evolving fields in modern finance. This module builds your critical knowledge of both the technologies and their consequences. 

​You'll work through the major areas of fintech innovation: developments in payments and lending, the rise of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, and the application of machine learning and AI in financial contexts. For each area, you'll examine not only how the technology works but what it means for financial services firms, regulators, and the financial reporting practices of organisations. 

​Regulation is a central theme. You'll consider the challenges that fintech poses for regulators and explore the frameworks being developed in response. You'll also examine how fintech is changing accounting practices and the implications for financial reporting. 

​Assessment combines a coursework element (40%) with a final written examination (60%). Attendance at all lectures, labs and tutorials is compulsory. 

​What you will learn 

​In this module, you will: 

  • ​Understand the key fintech innovations, including blockchain, cryptocurrencies, machine learning, and AI 
  • ​Examine how fintech is changing financial services, including payments, lending, and investment 
  • ​Explore the regulatory challenges and frameworks surrounding fintech adoption 
  • ​Analyse how fintech affects accounting and financial reporting practices 
  • ​Develop analytical and research skills applied to financial technology 

​By the end of this module, you will be able to: 

  • ​Demonstrate critical awareness of current fintech developments, their characteristics, and the regulatory issues involved 
  • ​Show detailed knowledge of the impact of fintech on accounting and financial reporting practices 
  • ​Evaluate research and synthesise information from multiple sources to develop a coherent understanding of fintech 
  • ​Apply problem-solving skills to analyse, evaluate, and interpret evidence relating to fintech applications 
  • ​Communicate clearly in written academic work and under examination conditions​

Assignments / assessments

​​Coursework (40%) 

​Written exam (60%)​

Teaching methods / timetable

  • ​​Lectures and guest lectures presenting case studies 
  • ​Labs practising on Python, blockchain mining and fraud tokens analysis 
  • ​Tutorials reinforcing key topics through discussion and examples

Courses

This module is available on the following courses:

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