Fintech is an essential component of the modern business world, particularly in relation to lowering costs, increasing efficiency and for promoting financial inclusion. Through this unit students are equipped with an understanding of innovation in the financial system, and how these developments interact with current laws and regulations in the global markets. This unit provides students with insights into a wide range of topics, including smart contracts, crypto-assets and virtual currencies, mobile payments, crowd funding and property law. It also introduces students to existing regulations for digital information. This includes a range of topics such as privacy laws, artificial intelligence and big data.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Accounting |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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This unit is designed for students with no knowledge of fintech or digital information. However, it is expected that students are familiar with many of the companies and fintech technologies that will be discussed |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Sarah Guo, qian.guo@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Sarah Guo, qian.guo@sydney.edu.au |
Tutor(s) | Clement Peng, clement.peng@sydney.edu.au |