How Software Ate Finance
Software is eating the world, with radical consequences for financial services. This course gives you a foundation for understanding the future of financial services, and provides guidance for creating fintech businesses in the 2020s and beyond.
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Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Section 1 - Intros/Overview, Money, and Digital Currency Innovation
Week 2
Module 2: Capital Markets, Trading, and Risk
Week 3
Module 3: Payments and PayPal
Week 4
Module 4: Goldman Sachs Case Study - Marcus
Week 5
Module 5: Software + Finance Investing
Week 6
Module 6: Clearing & Settlement / Regulation
Week 7
Module 7: Digital Assets
Week 8
Module 8: Digital Lending and Affirm
Week 9
Module 9: Asset Management, Conclusions
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
Must enroll highly recommended!
Thank you! Coursera and Stanford University
Fantastic research material and perspective from a leader and founder of the financial tech revolution.
AI will eat up bankers, tellers and clerks at a bank narrowing down operational costs. This course outlines the current and upcoming changes to banks as they used to be in the 20th century
Great course. Depth, pacing and subject matter are all excellent. Critical information for anyone in finance.
