Associate Professor of Technology and Operations, Michael R. and Mary Kay Hallman Fellow
4 Learning Experiences
Financial Technology (Fintech) Innovations
What You'll Learn
- Explain the difference between legacy payment systems and new innovations in payments
- Interpret a credit score and identify its determinants
- Describe blockchain technology and critique its application in various contexts
- Implement “smart” investing techniques
4-Course Series
16 weeks
9 hours per course (approx.)
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About Financial Technology (Fintech) Innovations
This specialization is intended to familiarize learners with a broad range of financial technologies. While finance has always been at the forefront of technological innovation, the financial industry is changing rapidly in the face of new technology. In the past, at the forefront of innovation in finance were central governments and financial institutions. Today, information technology firms and professionals are leading innovation in the financial industry.
Our goal is to show learners the genesis and use cases of the technology. We hope to familiarize professionals sufficiently with the technology that they can utilize and adapt the technologies in their careers.
Skills You'll Gain
- Blockchain
- Artificial Intelligence
- Decentralized Blockchains
- Finance
- Algorithmic Trading
- Distributed Ledgers
- Equity & Debt
- Responsible AI
- Cryptocurrency
- Crypto Mining
- Bitcoin
- Digital Currency
- Logistic Regression
- Payments Industry
- AI Innovation
What You'll Earn
- Certificate of Completion
- Certificates of completion acknowledge knowledge acquired upon completion of a non-credit course or program.
Beginner Level
No prior experience required.
Series Video
4 Courses in this series
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Free U-M Access CourseThe Future of Payment Technologies
Explore gerrymandering’s history, legal battles, and citizen-led reforms to understand and advocate for fairer redistricting practices.
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Free U-M Access CourseBlockchain and Cryptocurrency Explained
Learn how blockchain works, explore cryptocurrency markets, and evaluate when blockchain is a practical business solution.
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Free U-M Access CourseRaising Capital: Credit Tech, Coin Offerings, and Crowdfunding
Explore how technology transforms access to credit and capital, including credit scoring, token offerings, and crowdfunding models.
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Free U-M Access CourseInnovations in Investment Technology: Artificial Intelligence
Understand how AI is reshaping investing through robo-advisors, neural networks, and automated wealth management strategies.
What Learners Are Saying
This course was well-organized and very informative. I have learned new skills and knowledge that will help me in my future career.
Anwan Sharif Learner in Bangladesh
