Catalog 2025-2026

FIN 677 Disruptive Innovations in FinTech

This course immerses students in the forefront of financial technology innovations. Students will learn key payment innovations, such as EMV technology and tokenization, and understand their revolutionary roles in shaping modern payment systems. The course delves into blockchain ecosystems through an exploration of topics including cryptography in Bitcoin, proof-of-work (PoW), Ethereum network, proof-of-stake (PoS), smart contracts, and other decentralized finance applications. The course also addresses cutting-edge financial services such as crowdfunding, peer-to-peer lending, robo-advising, and the applications of artificial intelligence (Al) in finance, providing insights into how technology is reshaping investment and lending landscapes.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

FIN 500

Offered

Fall and Spring