Limited spots.
About the Course
Fintech is a highly practical course that will increase your knowledge of modern finance through real-world examples. You will learn about the challenges inherent in fintech, the opportunities it presents, and the regulations that govern it, emerging with new ways to conduct your business and support customers.
After completing the course, you will be able to:
- Describe the digital transformation of the financial services sector.
- Advocate for fintech technologies and their disruptive power.
- Increase your employability in a rapidly expanding field.
- Implement real-world fintech innovations in your working environment.
Earn a credential certifying completion from the University of Chicago and become part of the UChicago network.
Career Outlook
Financial technology, used to improve and automate the delivery and use of financial services, has exploded since the advent of the smartphone. By incorporating new technologies into their services, companies can cut down on operational costs and gain a competitive edge. Consumers have come to expect these reduced costs, reflected in fintech’s high global adoption rate. As banks and firms endeavor to keep up with and invest in technology-based solutions, the global fintech industry presents ever-expanding career opportunities in cybersecurity, investment risk analysis, and market evaluation. The fintech field is expanding rapidly and needs innovators, thought leaders, decision-makers, and high achievers from diverse backgrounds, including software development, finance, and marketing.
16.5
%The projected CAGR of the global fintech market from 2024 to 2032.
Source: Fortune Business Insights
- App Developer
- Blockchain Developer
- Compliance Expert
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Financial or Business Analyst
- Product Manager
- Quantitative Analyst
Meet Your Instructor
Sourav Ghosh, MSc
Vice President at an Investment Bank
Sourav Ghosh has worked in high-frequency algorithmic trading firms for over a decade. Along with fintech, his areas of interest include probability theory and stochastic processes, statistical learning and inference, and natural language processing.
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Our online learning programs are crafted with your specific needs in mind. Programs combine e-learning with live, interactive sessions to strengthen your skill set while maximizing your time. We couple academic theory and business knowledge with practical, real-world application. Through online learning sessions, you will have an opportunity to grow your professional network and interact with University of Chicago instructors and your classmates.