6 courses with the subject FT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
FT 323Introduction to FinTech3
Pre-Req: FI 305 Formerly FI 323 This course on Financial Technology (FinTech) aims to provide students with an introduction to the financial industry and a broad overview of the FinTech universe. The course specifically covers the role of technological innovations in shaping the financial services, emerging business models and products, and key factors, such as AI/ML, blockchain and data/ APIs, that are enabling a massive disruption across the industry. It also provides an overview of the market structure, regulation and functions of the financial industry, in addition to techniques for founding and funding FinTech startups. Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
FT 324Blockchain Applications and Decentralized Finance3
Pre-Req: FI 305 This course aims to provide students with an introduction and broad overview of the DeFi (Decentralized Finance) universe, including Digital Assets, payments, currencies and e-Money/CBDC. The course specifically covers the role of Blockchain / Web3 and Metaverse related innovations pertaining to the financial services industry, in addition to how these can disrupt the traditional world of FinTech and Financial Services. It also covers areas such as AltCoins, NFTs, trading and regulations. Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
Pre-Req: FI 306 or FI 307 Formerly FI 325 Examines the structure, operation, and technology platforms of financial institutions, including commercial banks, thrifts and financial services companies. Covers the techniques used to analyze profitability, liquidity, structure, short-run versus long-run decisions, and the particular difference between small, large, domestic and international banks. Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
FT 724Blockchain Applications and Decentralized Finance3
Pre-req: FI 305, FI 306, FI 623, or FI 625 Not open to students who have taken FT 324 This course introduces students to the rapidly evolving world of decentralized finance (DeFi). It explores the technologies, innovations, and disruptions shaping the financial services industry including blockchain, smart con-tracts, digital assets, stablecoins, and NFTs. The course also covers decentralized governance models and pre-pares students to explain, evaluate, and apply innovative insights in a DeFi context. Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
