Module code: BUSM218
Credits: 15.0
Semester: SEM2
Contact: Mod Reg Dept Contact - Dept Of Business Management
The Internet and related financial technologies such as cloud services, blockchain, data analytics ("big data"), and artificial intelligence (AI), combined with web-based business models, such as platforms, are rapidly transforming every day work and the future of the accounting and finance professions. This module looks at how the leading financial technologies (Fintech) impact on accounting and finance professionals. How do the accounting and finance professionals adapt to these changes? What are the opportunities and challenges for accounting and finance professions in the Fintech market? The wider legal, ethical and economic implications of using Fintech are discussed. At the end, students will be introduced to Python, a popular programming language for Fintech.
Connected course(s): UDF DATA
Assessment: 60.0% Examination, 40.0% Coursework
Level: 7
