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Andrew Wu and Robert Dittmar

This specialization is intended to familiarize learners with a broad range of financial technologies. While finance has always been at the forefront of technological innovation, the financial industry is changing rapidly in the face of new technology. In the past, at the forefront of innovation in finance were central governments and financial institutions. Today, information technology firms and professionals are leading innovation in the financial industry.

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This specialization is intended to familiarize learners with a broad range of financial technologies. While finance has always been at the forefront of technological innovation, the financial industry is changing rapidly in the face of new technology. In the past, at the forefront of innovation in finance were central governments and financial institutions. Today, information technology firms and professionals are leading innovation in the financial industry.

Our goal is to show learners the genesis and use cases of the technology. We hope to familiarize professionals sufficiently with the technology that they can utilize and adapt the technologies in their careers.

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Four courses

The Future of Payment Technologies

Discover the future of payment technology, from mobile payments to tokenization. This course explores new ways of making payments from consumer-to-business (C2B), consumer-to-consumer (C2C), and business-to-business (B2B). You'll learn about current payment system technologies and how technological innovation is changing these traditional systems.

Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Explained

The sudden rise and fall of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies drew attention to cryptocurrencies as a payment method. Blockchain technology, which powers Bitcoin, has been touted as the next transformative technology.

Raising Capital: Credit Tech, Coin Offerings, and Crowdfunding

Consider the benefits and challenges of disruptive capital-raising technology. Advances in technology have both systematized and democratized access to capital. This course explores how technology has transformed access to consumer credit and seed capital for business projects.

Innovations in Investment Technology: Artificial Intelligence

Explore the evolution of AI investing and online wealth management. Investing and managing your wealth online has never been easier. On this course, you'll explore how technology has changed the way we invest money.

Learning objectives

  • Explain the difference between legacy payment systems and new innovations in payments.
  • Describe blockchain technology and critique its application in various contexts.
  • Interpret a credit score and identify its determinants.
  • Implement “smart” investing techniques.

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