Financial Technology (FinTech)

-5% for Early Entry until 8/1/2025

Application until 15 Jan. 2025

Financial Technology (FinTech)

  • Mode of Study

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    1 Month

  • Credits

    3.2 ECVET

  • Tuition Fees

    150€ (without discount)

Program Objectives

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) defines Financial Technology (FinTech) as innovation in financial services enabled by technology, leading to new business models, applications, processes, or products with a significant impact on financial markets, institutions, and services.

This broad definition encompasses various innovations emerging from financial institutions and technology companies alike.

The objective of this program is to provide participants with theoretical and practical training in FinTech.

Participants will explore the multiple applications of technological innovation in financial services and the opportunities arising from new business models, applications, processes, and products.

The program covers the conceptual framework of financial technology within banking and regulatory frameworks, digitalization trends, blockchain technology, crypto assets, and their potential. It also analyzes the role of innovation hubs and regulatory sandboxes.

Overall, the program aims to assess the impact of continuous FinTech advancements on financial markets, institutions, and the delivery of financial services.

Training Cycle Calendar

  • 27/1/2025

    Application Deadline

  • 30/2/2025

    Program Start Date

  • 4/2025

    Certificate Award

During Christmas, Easter, and the month of August, the Executive Program is temporarily suspended.

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Who Should Attend

This program is designed for individuals who wish to:

  • Develop their knowledge and skills in FinTech.
  • Advance their careers by acquiring fundamental financial skills.
  • Establish their own FinTech startup.
  • Transition to a new role, organization, industry, or sector.
  • Gain foundational knowledge to pursue a formal graduate degree in the future.
Special Programs for Businesses

Skills You Will Gain

Through the Executive Program in Financial Technology (FinTech), participants will gain multiple benefits. Graduates will be able to:

  • Explain the core applications of FinTech.

  • Define peer-to-peer lending (P2P Lending).

  • Describe how crowdfunding works.

  • Analyze the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in financial markets.

  • Explain innovation hubs and regulatory sandboxes.

  • Simplify blockchain technology for broader understanding.

  • Define crypto assets and their significance.

  • Implement alternative fundraising methods.

  • Utilize alternative lending models.

  • Apply new forms of digital payments.

Course Modules

Total Duration: 1 Month Teaching Hours: 80

Development of Financial Technology

1 Week

Core Concepts

Payment Services

Lending & Funding

Digitalization

Banks & Regulatory Authorities

Introduction to Crypto Assets

1 Week

Blockchain Technology

Crypto Assets

Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin

Applications of FinTech

1 Week

Peer-to-Peer Lending (P2P Lending)

Crowdfunding

AI & Machine Learning in Financial Services

Innovation Hubs & Regulatory Sandboxes for FinTech

1 Week

Role of Supervisory & Regulatory Authorities

Innovation Hub

Regulatory Sandbox

Discount Categories

  • Category A – 10% Discount

    Unemployed individuals

    Persons with disabilities

    Employees of universities and research centers

    Groups of three or more participants from the same organization

  • Category B – 5% Discount

    Early registration up to one month before the application deadline

    Full tuition payment before the program start date

Please note that the above discount categories cannot be combined. If a participant qualifies for both categories, only the higher discount will be applied.

Certificate

Successful completion of the program leads to the award of a certificate, which includes the program title and the exact number of training hours. Depending on the program, the awarded certificate may be:

Certificate of Training

Certificate of Training

Certificate of Specialized Training

Certificate of Specialized Training

Europass / ECVET Certificate Supplement

  • The Europass / ECVET Certificate Supplement is a document that accompanies the training or specialized training certificate awarded upon program completion.

  • It provides a detailed description of the training program, including the course modules, duration, admission requirements, assessment process, learning outcomes, and the skills and competencies acquired.

  • It enhances the value of the awarded training or specialized training certificate and can be used by graduates for employment opportunities, career advancement, or further studies.

Methodology

  • Training Method

    Distance learning (e-learning) through an interactive platform.

  • Platform Features

    User-friendly, includes e-books, interactive content, multimedia, self-assessment, and livestreaming.

  • Structure

    Learning modules with study guidelines.

  • Content

    Objectives, outcomes, keywords, introduction, main text, examples, case studies, exercises, audiovisual material, slides, summary.

  • Support

    Continuous communication and livestream meetings with instructors.

  • Assessment

    Self-assessment, exercises, and final evaluation with multiple-choice questions and the option for retaking.

Contact

Why are the Executive Programs of NKUA the ideal choice?

Because you will gain modern and applied knowledge through distance learning, which will significantly enhance your career with cutting-edge tools.

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