Fintech: Disruption in Finance
University of Cape Town
Equip yourself for the future of finance with an understanding of today’s most important fintech innovations, and learn to fund your own disruptive business idea.
As a result of inaccessible banking services, a large small-to-medium business sector, and growing populations, emerging markets have begun to find new solutions to long-standing financial pain points. Fintech has risen to the challenge and aims to address, disrupt, and innovate the current financial landscape.
The University of Cape Town (UCT) Fintech: Disruption in Finance online short course prepares you to better understand, interpret, and respond to the disruptions and opportunities within the financial market. With a holistic approach to the financial industry, this course provides you with an overview of the main fields of technological disruption, such as blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and big data. You’ll develop the ability to identify financial problems and apply fintech solutions within the context of emerging markets. The course will enable you to refine your disruptive business ideas and develop a funding strategy to get your fintech start-up off the ground. You’ll walk away with the knowledge and skills to make more strategic business decisions, unlock new career opportunities, and prepare for fintech innovation within your organization and beyond.
Is this course for you?
This course is aimed at financial professionals and graduates looking to unlock new career opportunities, embrace innovation in their current roles, and remain relevant in an industry that is being increasingly changed and driven forward by fintech. The content is aimed at students who want to take their business idea to the next level – into action. It’s also suited to business decision-makers who are eager to prepare for the future and make more informed strategic choices. No prior knowledge of fintech is required.