Fintech: Applications of Financial Technology Specialization (Wharton Online)

Colleagues, Wharton's Fintech Specialization is designed to introduce you to the fundamental building blocks of financial technologies and real-world applications through case studies of Wharton-led companies in the field. Learn the essential components of technology-driven financial strategies, from complex regulations to cryptocurrency to portfolio optimization. Four high-demand, marketable skill-based training modules include: 1) FinTech: Foundations, Payments, and Regulations - learn the key components of modern-day investment strategies which utilize fintech. Professors Natasha Sarin and Chris Geczy  of the Wharton School have designed this course to help you understand the complex structure of  payment methods and financial regulations, so you can determine how fintech plays a role in the future of investing, 2) Cryptocurrency and Blockchain: An Introduction to Digital Currencies - learn how to navigate investment in cryptocurrencies. Professors Jessica Wachter and Sarah Hammer will guide you through developing a framework for understanding both Cryptocurrency and Blockchain and learn how to define a currency, analyze the foundations of digital signatures and blockchain technology in cryptocurrency, and accurately assess the risks of cryptocurrency in a modern investment portfolio, 3) Lending, Crowdfunding, and Modern Investing - learn the foundational theories behind robo-advising, crowdfunding, and marketplace lending, and how to apply these theories to optimize your investments. Professor David Musto of the Wharton School has designed this course to help you gain a practical understanding of the theoretical frameworks of Modern Portfolio Theory and Financial Technology. You’ll analyze real-life examples by studying the cases of Square and CommonBond., and 4) Application of AI, InsurTech, and Real Estate Technology - learn about the emerging technologies in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning that are utilized in InsurTech and Real Estate Tech. Professor Chris Geczy of the Wharton School has designed this course to help you navigate the complex world of insurance and real estate tech, and understand how FinTech plays a role in the future of the industry. Through study and analysis of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, you’ll learn how InsurTech is redefining the insurance industry. You’ll also explore classifications of insurtech companies and the size of the InsurTech, Real Estate Tech, and AI markets. 

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