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Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

The University of Cape Town’s specialization will give aspiring entrepreneurs the tools to understand the technological innovations and challenges the financial services industry faces in the emerging market context. The specialization covers foundations of the changing financial regulations, new technological applications like blockchain or artificial intelligence and design thinking for startups in emerging markets. Through real-world case studies, you will see how this technology can unlock growth and spur innovation and will understand the specific emerging economies environment within which innovation can take place. This specialization is particularly suited for entrepreneurs or aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn how they can harness the power of fintech or technology in an emerging market. You will work on a business plan for your own fintech or tech-based startup idea in the capstone project comprising a business model canvas and pitch. This allows aspiring entrepreneurs to take a tangible step towards launching their own startup. Watch the course trailer

Status: Design Thinking
Status: Business Planning
BeginnerSpecialization

Top reviews across Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

BN

Reviewed Sep 13, 2019

Really excellent, one of the best Coursera courses I've done (and I've done a lot) - I would give this more than 5 stars if I could

LL

Reviewed Jul 21, 2019

Excellent introduction to Blockchain and AI and their applications in business.

DM

Reviewed Nov 20, 2020

Good structure and example of Fintech startup journey

SR

Reviewed Oct 20, 2020

Thanks and Regards,Sachin Shekhar R,AppBootUp.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sachinshekharr/

JT

Reviewed Dec 15, 2022

Excellent course, great material fantastic lecturer

RC

Reviewed Jan 1, 2022

I recommend this course for anyone who needs a basic undestanding about the blockchain.

SR

Reviewed Oct 20, 2020

Thanks and Regards,Sachin Shekhar R, AppBootUp.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sachinshekharr/

DS

Reviewed Jul 29, 2022

Thoroughly enjoyed this course. It was well thought out and planned for anyone looking to learn about fintech. Would definitely recommend for any beginners or newcomers.

JT

Reviewed Jan 18, 2023

Fantastic Lecturer, and overall awesome presentation & as well as course material !!!! I now have a more in depth theoretical insight of how the Blockchain functions.... Thanks nice one UCT !

RT

Reviewed Jul 12, 2026

This was super enlightening and I liked the fact that it was backed with so many case studies and talks instead of just theories.

MB

Reviewed Sep 6, 2018

This course was well presented. I am a science student who's never had any Business or Financial education and I was able to perfectly understand everything with help from the required reading.

SR

Reviewed Oct 17, 2020

Thanks and Regards,Sachin Shekhar R, AppBootUp.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sachinshekharr/

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