The Rise of Fintech and its Ecosystemy - Part of Modular Certificate in Emerging Technologies for the Future Workplace (DMFW1)
About This Course
The Rise of FinTech and its Ecosystem module introduces learners to Financial Technology (FinTech) and provides them with insights to the FinTech revolution, disruption and innovation. It will enable them to appreciate the emergence and drivers of FinTech, discuss emerging trends such as the ESG fintech ecosystem and evaluate the opportunities and challenges of various Fintech applications. Topics covered include digital payments, cryptocurrencies, block chain technology and API economy.
What You'll Learn
- Appreciate the emergence and drivers of FinTech
- Describe various FinTech technology and its application to Finance.
- Evaluate Fintech applications and describe its disruption to the Finance industry.
- Understand the regulations relevant to FinTech industry in order to ensure its development is safe guarded
Entry Requirements
Min. 3 relevant GCE ‘O’ levels and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience:
•English Language (Grade 1-7)
•Mathematics (Grade 1-6)
•One other subject (Grade 1-6)
OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.5
OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience
OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 2.0
OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 1.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience
OR NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >= 3.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
OR Higher NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >=2.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
OR relevant Advanced WSQ Certificate (or higher) and Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA and Workplace Numeracy SOA and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
OR applicants with at least 2 years of relevant working experience may apply for the course
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)