Course description
Delivered in collaboration between ZISHI and the University of Bath School of Management.
This comprehensive programme provides students with fully up-to-date knowledge regarding the latest financial technologies and their deployment in solving real and financial economy problems against a backdrop of increasingly digitised real economies, and the entry of new participants – including Big Tech firms as well as fintechs – into financial services markets.
Building from first principles, the course reviews the key issues relating to existing financial services, market participants, credit provision processes, underlying payments, and other systems before covering key financial technologies and their potential role in improving the quality of financial services, products, and delivery as well as reducing the “cost-to-serve” customers – particularly lower net worth individuals and Micro-, Small- and Medium Sized Enterprises (MSME).
The programme also covers the technologies behind blockchain and its potential applications or “use cases” across financial systems. The disruptive nature of combinations of fintech and blockchain, including their potential to transcend pure financial applications and become fully integrated within real economy transactions, is covered via a number of case studies.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
The course equips students with a comprehensive and practical understanding across the dimensions of fintech and blockchain; as such it is the perfect programme for following roles and functions:
- Fintech business managers
- Banking strategists
- Technology managers
- Payment specialists
- Financial product developers
- System architects
- Cybersecurity managers
Outcome / Qualification etc.
- Earn an Executive Certificate issued by the University of Bath School of Management, enhancing your credentials and expertise in the field.
- Comprehensive Knowledge: Stay current with the latest fintech and blockchain advancements, gaining insights into their application in real and financial economies.
- Strategic Insights for Diverse Professionals: Tailored for various roles, the programme equips participants with strategic insights for effective contributions in fintech, from business management to cybersecurity.
- Practical Application and Skill Enhancement: Emphasising practical skills, the programme's self-paced structure allows participants to apply knowledge through real-world case studies and activities.
- Flexible Learning: Study online, with self-paced chapters and diverse learning activities, allowing you to balance your professional and personal commitments.
- Expert Guidance: Benefit from expert insights provided by a seasoned finance professional with over 30 years of experience.
Training Course Content
- Chapter 1 – Background: Digitisation of Real & Financial Economies
- Chapter 2 – The Nature, Scope & Requirements of Fintech
- Chapter 3 – Financial Technologies & Principal Use Cases
- Chapter 4 – Blockchain Architectures & Key Use Cases
- Chapter 5 – Principal Fintech & Blockchain Parties, Laws & Regulation
- Chapter 6 – Roles of Fintech & Blockchain in the Economies of the Future
Course delivery details
Delivered 100% online, the course is broken down into chapters released every three weeks, allowing you to manage your studies around work and personal commitments. Course materials and learning activities are accessed via our LMS (Learning Management System):
- Study and download the course instructional materials
- Network with fellow students via the online forum and take part in group discussions
- Access interactive content, including video tutorials and case-studies
- Post questions and interact with your expert course director
- Complete your end of chapter assessments and receive instant feedback
Study on the go: the course is accessed via our responsive online Learning Management System (LMS). Here you can access and download all lessons and materials from any device with an internet connection.
Groups & Customised Training
ZISHI are global leaders in the creation of customized in-company training programmes. If you have a group or team who would benefit from this course - whether via distance learning, classroom or blended delivery - we can run a cohort exclusively for you.
More importantly we can customise the course content to focus on your specific needs. We can also create programmes from scratch that are university accredited so all your learners get the benefit of unique qualification from a leading UK university.
Course content is flexible for bespoke in-house delivery, but must meet Bath School of Management requirements.