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Financial Technology (Fintech) Innovations SpecializationUniversity of Michigan

What you will learn

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.

Skills you will gain

About this Specialization

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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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100% online courses

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Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Flexible Schedule

Set and maintain flexible deadlines.

Beginner Level

Approximately 4 months to complete

Suggested pace of 2 hours/week

English

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Hands-on Project

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When you finish every course and complete the hands-on project, you'll earn a Certificate that you can share with prospective employers and your professional network.

There are 4 Courses in this Specialization

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Course 1

The Future of Payment Technologies

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Discover the future of payment technology, from mobile payments to tokenization.

In this course, you will learn new ways of making payments from consumer-to-business (C2B), from consumer-to-consumer (C2C), and from business-to-business (B2B). You will explore current payment system technologies to examine their strengths and weaknesses, and understand the ways technological innovation is changing these traditional systems. You’ll learn about new front-end innovations like digital wallets and mobile payments and also discover back-end innovations like tokenization, mobile money, and new payment infrastructure.

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Course 2

Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Explained

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The sudden rise in the value of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, and its subsequent decline, focused the world’s attention on cryptocurrencies as a means of payment. Blockchain technology powers Bitcoin and has been hyped as the next new, transformative technology.

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Course 3

Raising Capital: Credit Tech, Coin Offerings, and Crowdfunding

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Consider the benefits and challenges of disruptive capital-raising technology.

Advances in technology have both systematized and democratized consumers’ and business’ access to capital. In this course, you will explore the ways in which technology has transformed access to consumer credit and access to seed capital for business projects. You will examine disruptive technologies in credit scoring, raising capital through tokenization, and the evolution of crowdfunding for both debt and equity financing. You will also learn how to differentiate between crypto-based capital-raising models.

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Course 4

Innovations in Investment Technology: Artificial Intelligence

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Explore the evolution of AI investing and online wealth management.

Investing and managing your wealth online has never been easier, but how does AI investing work and what are the challenges? On this course, you’ll explore how technology has changed the way we invest money. You’ll consider the evolution of AI-driven online wealth management platforms, robo-advisors, and learn how they work and why they’re successful. Moving from human-based data-driven investing strategies to neural networks, you’ll assess the ability of artificial intelligence to make investment decisions and discover the role of AI and machine learning in making trading decisions.

Instructors

Robert Dittmar

Professor of Finance

Stephen M. Ross School of Business

70,974 Learners

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Andrew Wu

Michael R. and Mary Kay Hallman Fellow, Assistant Professor of Technology and Operations and Finance

Stephen M. Ross School of Business

70,976 Learners

5 Courses

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University of Michigan

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Can I take the course for free?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.
Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?
This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.
How long does it take to complete the Specialization?
Each course has 3-4 weeks of core content, with about 2-4 hours of work expected per week. It is estimated that it would take a learner 4-6 months to complete the entire specialization, though faster progress is possible with more time available per week.
What background knowledge is necessary?
We have two audiences in mind, though any learner could benefit from this material.
The first group is professionals, particularly in the financial industry, who may have limited background in technology, but are interested in deeper understanding of the mechanics and implications of the changes in financial technology.
The second group is the technology professional who has a more limited exposure to finance.
Some statistics knowledge will aid in understanding the course material.
Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?
No, you can take these courses in any order, though it may feel more logical to follow the sequence we've suggested.

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