Useful links
Unit of study_
FINC5003: Introduction to Fintech and its Applications
2025 unit information
The unit covers the major technology developments that have disrupted the financial services industry and are opening new channels for businesses to interact with customers in the digital economy. After the introduction of the technologies, students review the applications of such technologies in areas of fintech such as blockchain, cryptocurrencies, peer-to-peer lending, robo-advisory, high-frequency trading, and crowdfunding.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Business (Business School)
| Study level | Postgraduate |
|---|---|
| Academic unit | Finance |
| Credit points | 6 |
|
Prerequisites:
?
|
None |
|---|---|
|
Corequisites:
?
|
None |
| Prohibitions:
?
|
None |
| Assumed knowledge:
?
|
None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Explain contemporary financial technologies and their applications in the financial industry.
- LO2. Critically analyse applications of financial technology based on evidence from the financial industry
- LO3. Effectively communicate applications of financial technology through a financial technology report.
- LO4. Work effectively and efficiently in groups.
Unit availability
This section lists the session, attendance modes and locations the unit is available in. There is a unit outline for each of the unit availabilities, which gives you information about the unit including assessment details and a schedule of weekly activities.
The outline is published 2 weeks before the first day of teaching. You can look at previous outlines for a guide to the details of a unit.
| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Semester 2 2025
|
Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
|
There are no availabilities for previous years.
Find your current year census dates
Modes of attendance (MoA)
This refers to the Mode of attendance (MoA) for the unit as it appears when you’re selecting your units in Sydney Student. Find more information about modes of attendance on our website.
