About this Course
Wharton's Fintech Specialization is designed to introduce you to the fundamental building blocks of financial technologies and real-world applications through case studies of Wharton-led companies in the field. You'll learn the the essential components of technology-driven financial strategies, from complex regulations to cryptocurrency to portfolio optimization. You'll also learn how modern investment strategies deploy technology to produce optimal results, explore the disruptive force of changing payment methods, analyze the changing regulatory landscape, and gain a deeper understanding of robo-advising, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer lending, and blockchain. By the end of this Specialization, you'll be able to make informed decisions about deploying financial technologies for yourself or for your business, giving you a competitive advantage in using the latest financial innovations
What You'll Learn
- Explain cryptocurrency and blockchain in financial contexts
- Evaluate investment products using Modern Portfolio Theory
- Identify regulatory concerns of common financial technologies
Prerequisites
- Basic computer and internet skills
- Ability to read course instructions in English
Instructors
Christopher Geczy
Adjunct Professor of Finance
Jessica Wachter
Dr. Bruce I. Jacobs Professor in Quantitative Finance
David Musto
Ronald O. Perelman Professor in Finance
Natasha Sarin
Assistant Professor of Law