Diploma in FinTech
Financial Technology (FinTech) refers to the rapidly growing application of technology and innovation to traditional banking and financial transactions.
The Financial Technology diploma provides cutting-edge training on FinTech application areas such as basic retail banking, payments systems, financial management, commercial and corporate banking, investment banking and capital markets, and even digital currencies.
This program will be of interest to individuals who have previous education or experience in finance, business, information technology, cyber security or related areas. Topics covered include big data; legal and ethical issues in information technology; the intersection of technology and commerce; the associated implications for competitive dynamics, social policies and regulatory frameworks; blockchain technology in the banking and financial service industries; and the latest trends and technologies in FinTech including artificial intelligence.
This is an innovative program with an integrated delivery from end‐to‐end covering a wide range of financial technology topics, whilst providing a focus on application and the regulation required in this area. The program focuses on practical skills in core areas such as data & financial analytics, e-Finance, financial services and Cyber security while also offering applied skills in contemporary topics such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, and financial applications. Its aim is to create a mastery of core financial technologies and financial systems while also enhancing the practical technical skills of the learners.
Financial
Technology can incorporate many different areas and is an evolving
area. Through the work of the Program Team and in conjunction with
the industry experts, Financial Technology has been defined as a
combination of financial systems, data management and technology
including areas such as Project Management Risk Management, Cyber
Security, Law & Regulation, Information Technology, Data
Analytics and Financial Services.
The program aims and learning outcomes have been designed to reflect these specific areas. The program incorporates Personal & Professional Development (PPD) within modules to enhance learners’ employeability and to equip them to integrate seamlessly into an organization by developing skills such as leadership, self‐management and teamwork that are essential in the Financial Technology sector, which is a rapidly changing industry which requires motivated and flexible employees.
The Applied Project module requires students to identify a problem or issue in the Financial Technology domain and apply problem-solving skills to research and analyze the issue and develop real-world solutions, and critically reflect on this research process.
Students will complete the following major modules;
- Introduction to FinTech
- Traditional Vs FinTech Banking
- FinTech – Lending and Payments
- FinTech – Wealth Management
- Block Chain and Crypto Currency
- Big Data and Financial Analytics
- InsureTech
- FinTech
- Develop learner’s criticality in order to analyse industry trends in Fintech
- Provide learners with a platform to develop the requisite knowledge and technical skills in current and developing financial technologies
- Prepare learners to work effectively and collaboratively in the execution of common goals
- Provide learners with systematic knowledge of the management of Financial Technology in organisational and regulatory contexts
- Facilitate the development by the learner of applied skills that are directly complementary and relevant to the workplace
- Identify and develop autonomous learning skills for the learner
- Enable the learner to identify, develop and apply analytical, creative, problem solving and research skills
- Provide the learner with a comprehensive platform for career development, innovation and further study.
For whom
- For IT professionals who wants to enhance their CV with additional qualifications
- For business, banking, finance and accounting professionals who wants to enhance their CV with additional qualifications
- For accounting, banking , finance and IT professionals who are planning to implement FinTech their companies.
- For the recent graduates who wants to start a career in one of the new field in the business and IT field.
Career Path
This new program will enable students to gain an understanding of the emerging technologies and applications that are redefining traditional financial markets. Developments in this field have a profound impact on almost all areas of commerce, financial management and economic and monetary policies. Graduates may find positions in a variety of careers such as:
1. Banking and lending
2. Wealth management advising
3. Mutual funds
4. Insurance
5. Financial analysis
6. Technology
7. Data analysis and management
8. Accounting
Basic Course Information
Mode of Study | 100% Online live classes |
Medium of Instructions | English |
Assessments | Assignments and Capstone project |
Duration | 4 Months
|
Intended learning Hours | (200 self Learning hours, 20 hours Instructor guided classroom learning + 50 hours of experimental learning) |
Course prerequisites | Basic English language proficiency, basic IT and business knowledge |
Course Fee | US$ 525/ AED 1925 |
Diploma Awarding Institution
Learning Methodology
Attend Online Lectures over Week Day/Weekends
Lectures are conducted live via online classes. These lectures can be attended via the internet using a computer from any location. Classes for students The class schedule is announced within 1 week of completion of the admission process. The online lectures are conducted usually over weekends for a total of 3 – 4 hours per week. If you miss a lecture, you can also access the recorded lecture on the internet.
Digital Learning
Learners can access engaging learning material at their own pace which includes recorded lectures from Royal Academy teaching faculty members, course handouts and recorded lab content where applicable. Students will be given access to learning management system.
Experiential Learning
The program emphasis’s on Experiential Learning that allows learners to apply concepts learn in classroom in simulated, and real work situations.
Case Studies, Assignments & Capstone Project
Carefully chosen real-world cases & assignments are both discussed and used as problem-solving exercises during the program.
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