Respond effectively to fintech disruption by demystifying blockchain, DeFi, and related innovations.
5 weeks,
excluding orientation
5–6.5 hours per week,
self-paced learning online
Weekly modules,
flexible learning
1
An understanding of the fintech landscape, and the role that disruptors, market leaders, and regulators play in shaping it.
2
A grasp of open banking ecosystems, and knowledge of how blockchain is impacting banking.
3
The ability to identify tokens and their applications, and a contextual awareness of the implications of tokenization.
4
Insight into decentralized finance (DeFi), digital assets like non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and how they relate to blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
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Over the duration of this online program, you’ll work through the following modules:
Module 1 Fintech as disruption
Learn about the development of the fintech evolution, the main players in the sector, and strategies on how to respond to disruptions.
Module 2 The open banking ecosystem
Examine the ecosystem, approaches, and strategies of open banking and how this affects the fintech and business sector.
Module 3 Blockchain and its finance applications
Discover the finance applications of blockchain technology.
Module 4 The token economy
Explore the potential of tokens for new business models and the financial system.
Module 5 Decentralized finance
Delve into the world of decentralized finance and its possibilities.
Please note that module titles and their contents are subject to change during program development.
Arturo Bris
Professor of Finance, Institute for Management Development (IMD); Director, IMD World Competitiveness Center
Arturo Bris is a top financial researcher, with work published in several renowned academic journals. His areas of expertise include international aspects of financial regulation, with a particular focus on the effects of bankruptcy, short sales, insider trading, and merger laws. Arturo Bris also leads the IMD World Competitiveness Center and conducts research on the link between income inequality, social mobility, and competitiveness. An award-winning teacher, he directs several programs for institutes and organizations across industries, primarily in the financial sector.
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