Standard Course with mobile (in-person course)

The evolution of the use of technology in financial services is replacing many aspects of traditional financial services. Businesses are taking advantage of the application of FinTech to develop new services that give consumers more choice about how to manage their money. It has also led to new and important ethical, legal and security challenges.

This executive education programme enables financial professionals, regulators, and investors to critically assess the impact of FinTech on financial services, and explore trends and opportunities.

You’ll look at the blockchain revolution, the power of big data and artificial intelligence, tech-driven finance including open banking and InsurTech, and aspects of sustainable finance including design and cyber risk.

As both the pace and magnitude of change continue to pick up, there’s a unique opportunity today to bring together Edinburgh’s expertise in finance, business, AI and informatics to lead the world in FinTech.

During the course, you will learn:

• Blockchain and cryptocurrencies
• Digital payments
• Crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending
• Open banking
• The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in Finance
• Risks and regulations in FinTech
• InsurTech
• Sustainable Digital Finance
• FinTech in the time of Covid-19

This online course is designed to help industry practitioners, professionals, regulators, and investors critically assess disruptions in the finance industry driven by technological advancements. The programme would appeal to those already working in FinTech as well as those who are keen to develop their knowledge of the area.

May require some subject knowledge (intermediate)