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organization in order to achieve the analysis, data visualization, predictive will learn how machine learning and and payment solution frameworks. SDT526 - Digital Innovation and to remain relevant and thrive in a
organizational goals. modeling, and machine learning, artificial intelligence can enhance Design Thinking turbulent business environment.
all tailored to financial applications. risk management practices and how FNT509 - Cybersecurity in The course explores the current and
FIN613 - International Finance Students will engage with real world fintech firms can balance innovation Financial Services Credit Hour: 3 potential future impacts of evolving
Credit Hour: 3 financial datasets and tools, such with compliance. Additionally, the Credit Hour: 3 Prerequisite: MGT482-PC technologies on organizations and
as Excel, Python, and R, to conduct course will address the implications their operations across a range of
Prerequisite: FIN512 analyses and visualize results. of emerging technologies like Prerequisite: FNT501 Digital Innovation has led to the industries and sectors. Students will
This course covers issues related Case studies from investment blockchain and digital currencies on In today’s digital landscape, the development of the world’s major gain insights into these technologies
digital businesses, however, the
to both international financial management, risk assessment, and risk management strategies. By the financial services sector faces design thinking ethos has inspired and how these organizations are
markets and the financial operations corporate finance will illustrate the end of the course, students will have unprecedented challenges and many of the developments coping (or not) with the resulting
of a firm within the international practical use of analytics in solving a solid foundation in the principles threats due to the increasing supporting them including disruption. In addition to tools
environment. The first part of the financial problems. Emphasis will of risk management specific to the sophistication of cyberattacks. breakthrough tools and creative and best practices, students will
course examines issues related be placed on developing a strong fintech industry, preparing them for This course provides an in-depth techniques. This course is designed examine the challenges and
to the international markets. This analytical mindset and understanding careers in this dynamic and growing exploration of cybersecurity to create the mindset as well as opportunities in designing projects
includes international commercial how data can enhance strategic field. principles and practices specifically the underpinning knowledge of that implement new and emerging
policy, international investment, decision making within financial FNT507 - E-commerce and tailored for the financial services digital innovation required to lead technologies. Other topics include
foreign exchange markets, the institutions. Through hands on Payment Systems industry. Students will gain an and execute digital innovation managing change in organizations
Euromarkets, and currency derivative projects and collaborative learning, understanding of the unique initiatives. The course identifies and as a result of disruption, the
markets. The second part of the students will gain the necessary Credit Hour: 3 regulatory environment, critical examines the literature supporting benefits and challenges of adapting
course focuses on financial issues skills to interpret complex financial Prerequisite: FNT501 infrastructure, and sensitive data digitalization, digital innovation new technologies, and legal and
associated with operations of a firm information, identify trends, that define the sector. The course and its platforms, and introduces privacy issues. A case study project
in the international environment. and communicate their findings E-commerce and Payment Systems will cover key topics such as risk students to the principles, approach throughout the course investigates
Specifically, this part of the course effectively to stakeholders. This is an in-depth exploration of the management frameworks, threat and mindset of design thinking. how to identify and implement a new
will focus on the identification, course is ideal for those looking digital commerce landscape and the intelligence, incident response, Students will focus on analyzing technology that will solve a problem
measurement, and management to advance their careers in finance various payment mechanisms that and the role of governance in and designing digital innovations in an organization.
of the impact of exchange rates by harnessing the power of data facilitate online transactions. This safeguarding financial institutions. as well as the mindset, process, and SDT531 - Data-Driven
on the firm; issues related to the analytics to drive financial success. course examines the evolution of Students will analyze real-world tools that are used to understand Businesses
taxation of international income; the FNT506 - Risk Management in e- commerce, current trends, and the case studies of cyber incidents in how innovative digital solutions are
implications of political risk on project Fintech key technologies that drive online banking, insurance, and investment designed, created, and delivered. Credit Hour: 3
evaluation and financial structure, business operations. Students will sectors, examining lessons learned Students will be introduced to Prerequisite: MGT482-PC
firms’ cost of capital for international Credit Hour: 3 gain a comprehensive understanding and strategies for improvement. techniques of need, problem, space
projects; financing decisions in a Prerequisite: FNT501 of essential components such as Additionally, the course will highlight exploration, brainstorming, ideation, This course identifies the principles
global market; and methods for online marketplaces, business- emerging technologies and trends, prototyping, and testing that are and characteristics of data science
evaluating the performance of Risk Management in Fintech to- business (B2B) and business- including artificial intelligence, used to design digital solutions and how it applies to digital
foreign operations. While the course explores the unique challenges to-consumer (B2C) models, mobile blockchain, and the impact of and to reframe problems. Digital transformation. Participants will
discusses theoretical basis on the and opportunities associated with commerce, and the impact of digital currencies on security capability and the risks associated learn about the most common data
various issues, it relies on both managing risk within the rapidly social media on buying behavior. practices. Through a combination of with the digital innovation process types, basic principles, data analytics
empirical evidence and discussion of evolving financial technology The course will also delve into the lectures, discussions, and hands-on area also discussed to provide and data visualization packages. The
firms’ real world activities. sector. This course provides intricacies of payment systems, activities, students will develop a an overall picture of the nature course requires students to apply
a comprehensive overview of including credit cards, digital comprehensive understanding of the fundamental and advanced aspects
FNT503- Data Analytics in the various types of risks that wallets, cryptocurrencies, and importance of robust cybersecurity of the innovation and how IT and of data visualization theory and
Finance fintech companies face, including emerging payment technologies. measures in maintaining consumer digitalization affect innovation design principles and the methods
processes.
Credit Hour: 3 operational, credit, market, Key challenges such as security, trust and ensuring the resilience and techniques for creating user-
regulatory, and cybersecurity risks. fraud prevention, and regulatory of financial services organizations. SDT528 - Disruptive oriented data visualization solutions
Prerequisite: FNT501 Students will analyze case studies of considerations will be critically This course is essential for Technologies using data visualization tools. During
This course provides an in-depth fintech firms to understand how they analyzed to prepare students for anyone seeking to pursue a Credit Hour: 3 this course, students will explore
exploration of the essential concepts identify, assess, and mitigate these real- world applications. Through career in cybersecurity within the the different business models that
and techniques of data analytics risks in an environment characterized case studies and practical examples, financial sector or enhance their Prerequisite: MGT482-PC arise from data and how data can
as applied to the field of finance. by rapid innovation and regulatory participants will engage with practical understanding of the intersection This course is focused on the be used to solve problems, improve
Students will learn how to analyze change. Through lectures, group tools and strategies that e-commerce between finance and technology. emerging technologies (Cloud decision-making and manage
financial data, extract meaningful discussions, and hands-on projects, businesses utilize to optimize Computing, Big Data, Artificial digital transformation research
insights, and make data driven the course will cover essential risk transactions and enhance customer Intelligence, Blockchain, Internet processes including research
decisions that impact business management frameworks and tools, experiences. This course is ideal for of Things, Robotics and Virtual planning and design. Students will
performance. The course covers a emphasizing the importance of data anyone looking to develop a solid Reality) that enable organizations use practical examples from leading
variety of topics, including statistical analytics in risk assessment. Students foundation in e-commerce practices organizations to learn about the

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