Course Schedule
FTA 4001 01 — Foundations of FinTech
CRN 51353
3.0 credit hours
The financial services industries are changing rapidly with the emergence of financial technology (FinTech). The objective of the course is to provide students with an overview of FinTech and introductions to its applications in financial services, such as commercial and investment banking, digital investing, financial advising, and insurance. Students are expected to develop a broad understanding of the recent FinTech development and its impact on different parts of the financial world. Students will also have hands-on problem-solving experiences that can be useful in FinTech applications and innovation. Topics may include but are not limited to: blockchain and cryptocurrencies, smart contracting, payments, digital banking, P2P lending, crowdfunding, robo-advising, and InsurTech.
Course Details
| College | Business | Instructor | Staff, Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Online Course | Seats Available |
1 open
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| Instructional Method | Entirely at a distance This course is delivered 100% through distance education technology. No visits to campus/designated instructional site are required. | Waitlist Available | No Waitlist Available |
| Schedule Type | Asynchronous Instruction Asynchronous Course: Instruction delivered online without specified meeting days, times, or location. | Material Cost | $0 |
| Semester | Summer 2025 | University Store | Online |
| Term | eCore/GOML Short Session 1 | Course Fees | N/A |
Additional Information
This 8 week course is taught completely online through eMajor and moves at an accelerated pace. This course utilizes free digital resources in lieu of a textbook. This is an 8 week course and requires an introductory quiz.
Prior Approval Required: Department Approval
Meeting Times
| Dates | Days | Time | Building | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19 - July 17, 2025 | - | - | - | - |