FIN 670 - Foundations of Fintech

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides an overview of the emerging field of Fintech. As a relatively new field, the world of Fintech is constantly (and rapidly) evolving. The course will cover the history of Fintech, and focus primarily on how Fintech has disrupted two areas of traditional finance: 1) financial intermediation, and 2) investment management. May be taught concurrently with FIN 570. Cannot receive credit for both FIN 570 and FIN 670.

Prerequisite: B- grade or better in FIN 380 or FIN 600; and admission to the MBA program, or admission to a graduate certificate program within the Finance and Risk Management Department, or permission from the MBA Program Director or a director of a graduate program within the College of Business.
Lecture Contact Hours: 3

Typically Offered: Fall