FINC - 439 - Current Topics in Fintech

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    • Before proposing a new course, it is suggested that the course be first taught as an experimental (course number x67) course. Developing and teaching an experimental course only requires the approval of a department’s curriculum committee. As an experimental course, the faculty member teaching the course can “work the bugs out”. Perhaps, after teaching it once or twice, the faculty member may revise the content, which could affect the course title or course description found in the catalog and in UDSIS. Teaching as an experimental course is not a university requirement, however it is strongly suggested as this can save catalog revisions later and improve the final course.  It is understood that there will be times that new course must be taught before it is offered in an experimental form.  In this case, the explanation for why the course needs to be created as a permanent course without having first been offered in an experimental version should be included in the form.  After having offered a course in its experimental form twice, it is recommended that the course should be proposed and be sent through the official course creation process.
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    1. Complete all sections of this proposal form. You will not be able to launch the proposal without completing required fields as indicated by an asterisk.
    2. To submit the proposal and send it to the next step, click "Validate and Launch Approval Process" at the top or bottom of the screen.

    For questions about this form, contact curriculog@udel.edu.

  • Department:*
  • Course Type:*
    Select the rubric/subject area of the course. This should match the Prefix below.
  • Prefix:*
    Code:*
    439
    439
  • Course Title:*
    Current Topics in Fintech
    Current Topics in Fintech
  • Justification of course creation:*

    This course is created for the proposed new major in Fintech (Financial Technology) and will be a required upper-level core course for the major. 

    With the growth in technology in recent years, the field of Finance has expanded to take advantage of that technology and a new sector has emerged, called Fintech. Fintech is a diverse sector that includes digital banking, mobile payment gateways, point of sales system development, cryptocurrencies, personal finance, business-to-business and business-to-customer transactions, and investing. The entire financial industry is undergoing a major digital transformation, increasingly incorporating technology into its operations, service, and product offerings.

    The Finance Department currently offers majors in Finance and Financial Planning, but the Finance Department currently does not train students for positions within the Fintech industry, which requires a solid understanding of technology beyond what is currently offered. For this reason, the Finance Department is proposing a new major in Fintech, in which students will acquire a strong foundation in the field of finance, while also acquiring the technological, analytical, and programming skills necessary for to work in the Fintech industry. Fintech majors will have a strong understanding of traditional finance, as well as Fintech, and they will become technologically proficient by taking courses in programming, machine learning, data science, and data analytics. By combining a strong background in finance with these technological skills, the Finance Department expects the graduates will be well-positioned to take positions within the growing Fintech industry. Employers of Fintech majors will include commercial banks, investment banks, brokerage firms, investment funds, insurance companies, payment-processing firms, credit card companies, and alternative credit providers, among others. 

    The proposed major will fill a void in the business school education landscape, as fintech degree programs housed in AACSB accredited colleges of business nationwide are at their infancy, with only three programs in the country. By offering a Fintech major, the U. of Delaware will take a leading role in providing educational opportunities for students to enter the Fintech sector. This aligns well with the goals of the Fintech Innovation Hub at U. of Delaware, which was created to help position Delaware as a Fintech leader in the coming years.

    Justify the need for this course.
  • Identify the main emphasis of the course along with major topics covered:*

    This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the rapidly evolving field of Financial Technology (Fintech). The course explores contemporary issues, trends, and innovations within the Fintech industry, offering students a deep dive into the intersection of finance and technology. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge, practical applications, case studies, and discussions, students will gain valuable insights into the latest developments shaping the future of finance.

    By the end of the course, students will be equipped with a well-rounded understanding of the latest trends and issues in the Fintech industry. They will be able to critically analyze Fintech innovations, evaluate their impact on various stakeholders, and identify opportunities and challenges within the evolving financial technology landscape. Moreover, students will gain practical insights into entrepreneurial ventures, regulatory compliance, and ethical considerations, preparing them for careers or further studies in the dynamic field of Fintech.

  • Identify and justify any effect on other courses in your department or in another department:

    As a part of the proposed new Fintech major, this course can help attract new admissions and thus increaes the enrollment in other finance and MISY courses included in the fintech major's curriculum. We do not expect the course to have any impact on other courses.   

    Specifically list other departments chairpersons and/ or faculty consulted and summarize results of discussion.
  • If this course is required by majors/minors/concentrations, outline how this course relates to the overall program goals:

    This course is an integral part of the Fintech major's curriculum. It explores contemporary issues, trends, and innovations within the Fintech industry, offering students a deep dive into the intersection of finance and technology and helping them gain valuable insights into the latest developments shaping the future of finance. By the end of the course, students will be able to critically analyze Fintech innovations, evaluate their impact on various stakeholders, and identify opportunities and challenges within the evolving financial technology landscape. Moreover, students will gain practical insights into entrepreneurial ventures, regulatory compliance, and ethical considerations, preparing them for careers or further studies in the dynamic field of Fintech.

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  • SHORT TITLE: (UPPERCASE)*
    CURRENT TOPICS IN FINTECH
    CURRENT TOPICS IN FINTECH
    Please limit to 30 UPPERCASE characters.
  • Credit(s) for Catalog Display:*
    3
    3
    For variable credits hyphenate, ex: 1-6
  • Min Credits:*
    3
    3
    Max Credits:*
    3
    3
  • Can this be taken more than once per term?*
  • Can this be repeated for credit?*
  • Total Allowed Credits (see help text):*
    3
    3
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  • Grading Basis:*
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  • Primary Instructional Format

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  • Course Typically Offered:*
  • Description: (Please limit to 50-75 words)*

    This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the rapidly evolving field of Financial Technology (Fintech). The course explores contemporary issues, trends, and innovations within the Fintech industry, offering students a deep dive into the intersection of finance and technology. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge, practical applications, case studies, and discussions, students will gain valuable insights into the latest developments shaping the future of finance.

  • Crosslisting (only complete if applicable):
    Two pre-existing courses may not be cross-listed with each other. Please email curriculog@udel.edu for questions about course number availability for cross-listing purposes.

  • Requisites & Restrictions

    Only specific UD courses can be coded as requisites in UDSIS and enforced for enrollment purposes.  Non-course restrictions will be included in course descriptions but are not system-enforced.

    Contact grading-registration@udel.edu with questions about requisites and restrictions.

    Prerequisites

    These are course(s) or conditions that must be met before a student can register. In this context, “conditions” refer to non-course requirements such as a minimum score on the Math placement exam.

    Examples: 

    • FREN 211 and one 300-level French class.
    • Grade of C- or better in MMSC 428
    • NTDT 400 or NTDT611
  • Prerequisite(s) (only complete if applicable):

    A minimum grade of C- for FINC330 and FINC430

     

  • Corequisites

    These are courses that must be enrolled concurrently or may be satisfied by previously earned credit.

    Examples:

    • MATH 117 or MATH 231 or MATH 241
    • NURS 358 and NURS 359
  • Corequisite(s) (only complete if applicable):
    A corequisite operates as a prerequisite if a student has already earned credit in the course.

  • Antirequisites

    When a department offers different courses that have similar content, they can prevent students from registering in a course if they have earned credit in a similar course

    Examples:

    • Students who have received credit in ECON 101 or ECON 103 are not eligible to take this course without permission.
    • Students who have received credit in CISC465, CPEG465, ELEG465, MISY465, CISC 665, CPEG665, or MISY665 are not eligible to take this course without permission
  • Antirequisite(s) (only complete if applicable):

  • Restrictions

    Restrictions are used to convey information that students should be aware of prior to enrolling in the course.  These are included in the course description but are not enforceable as specific enrollment restrictions in UDSIS.

    Examples:

    • Knowledge of probability and statistics recommended.
    • Laboratory requires some out of class time for hands-on experience.

    Please note:

    ​​​​​​​No requisite information should be included (minimum grades, completion of specific courses, etc.). That information should be in the appropriate requisite section above.

    Enrollment restrictions that are not based on specific courses may be enforced on individual class sections as Reserve Capacities.

    Contact grading-registration@udel.edu with questions about requisites and restrictions.

  • Restriction(s) (only complete if applicable):
  • GENERAL EDUCATION OBJECTIVES

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  • 1A: Read Critically:
    1B: Analyze Arguments and Information:
  • 1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation:
    2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing:
  • 2B: Communicate Orally:
    2C: Communicate through Creative Expression:
  • 3A: Work Collaboratively across Cultural Contexts and Differences:
    3B: Work Independently across Cultural Contexts and Differences:
  • 4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications:
    5A: Reason Quantitatively:
  • 5B: Reason Computationally:
    5C: Reason Scientifically:
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  • Departmental Committee Routing*
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    1. Provide a syllabus/precise description of content.
    2. Provide support letter(s) from any cross-listing department(s).

    Supporting documentation, e.g., letters of support, syllabi, etc., does not constitute the "approved" language that will be imported into the Catalog.

  • Attached: Documentation*

  • THE REQUIREMENT JUSTIFICATION SECTIONS BELOW ARE ONLY REQUIRED IF YOU ARE NOMINATING THE COURSE.  COMPLETE ALL PERTINENT FIELDS BELOW AND ATTACH ALL PERTINENT DOCUMENTS.

    IF YOU ARE NOT NOMINATING THE COURSE FOR A UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENT, CLICK "VALIDATE AND LAUNCH APPROVAL PROCESS" TO SUBMIT THE PROPOSAL.

Capstone Course Justification
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  • The Capstone Experience will require students to engage in explorations in which the outcomes are unknown, and/ or engage in self-assessment, reflection, and analysis that prepares them for future success. These experiences should occur during the senior year or near the end of the program of study and must have a set of learning goals that are well communicated to students.

    In all possible regards, the Capstone Experience should be an expression of the totality of a student's growth, development, and learning as an undergraduate. If the Capstone experience is primarily course based (vs. internship, research, etc.) it is recommended that whenever possible, the course include high impact practices such as service learning and problem based learning. Each capstone requirement will be a minimum of a (1) credit, credit-bearing course. A Capstone Experience may be solely based within the discipline or be interdisciplinary in nature.

  • Type of Capstone Experience:
    *DISCLAIMER: Other types of courses may be considered as Capstone, but these courses are less well defined and need supporting justification
  • Explain how this course will require students to engage in explorations in which the outcomes are unknown.
  • Explain how this course will engage in self-assessment, reflection, and analysis that prepares them for future success.
Discovery Learning Experience Justification
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  • Context in which discovery and experiential learning will occur:
  • Explain how this course is an experiential learning experience and how it involves out-of-class and beyond typical curriculum instructional experiences:

  • Explain how this course achieves each of the following student learning goals.

  • Students will apply critical thinking skills and academic knowledge/ concepts to develop effective responses to, and make informed decisions about, problems or situations encountered in the course of the learning experience.
  • Students will engage in reflection, which incorporates self-assessment and analysis of the learning that has occurred as a result of their participation in the DLE. At a minimum, students will be expected to examine and demonstrate what they have learned as a result of the DLE, how they have learned it, the impact of their learning on their personal and professional growth, and how to apply that learning in other situations or contexts.
  • Explain the cycle of when and how this course will be offered. Include terms course is to be offered, (i.e., fall and spring); whether all sections or only selected sections of the course are to carry the DLE designation; and additional information about the particulars of this course offering.
First Year Seminar (FYS) Justification
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  • The faculty senate has recognized the FYS as an important experience for students with clearly articulated content aligned with best practices in helping students through the transition from high school to college. Since it serves as the first introduction to the University of Delaware, a committed portion of the FYS course time should be allotted to common content that furthers the aims of General Education at the University of Delaware and/ or provides a foundation for student success. As such, in May 2015, the faculty senate approved the topics listed below for mandatory inclusion in all FYS courses.

    It is important to note that as an introductory course, the FYS will introduce many of these topics to students, but it is understood that subsequent additional learning opportunities will occur through other general education requirements, courses student must take as a requirement of their college and/ or major, and out of the classroom learning experiences.

    Please complete the questions below explaining how the specific outcomes will be met.

    Important: Modules related to outcomes, will be available on the Sakai site dedicated to First Year Seminar instructors. For access to the Sakai site contact Meghan Biery by email mbiery@udel.edu

  • Ethics/Academic Honesty

    UD graduates should be able to explain the reasons behind the positions they hold on key ethical questions and to articulate the values that underlie their decisions.

    Students who complete the FYS course will be able to:

    1. Distinguish between values, morals, and ethics and laws.
    2. Define elements of academic dishonesty including plagiarism, fabrication, cheating, and academic misconduct as defined by UD's Code of Conduct.
    3. Articulate the possible consequences for academic dishonesty at UD.
  • How will you achieve the outcome?
  • If using a custom strategy how will you achieve the outcome?
    Use a module.

  • Responsible Use of Internet/Social Media

    Understanding how to responsibly use social media, other technologies, and develop a positive digital identity is crucial for today's successful student.

    Students who complete the FYS course will be able to:

    1. Describe principles and specific examples of ways the internet and social media can be used to both help and harm others.
    2. Demonstrate effective ways to responsibly use social media to positively engage with others and portray oneself with authenticity.
  • How will you achieve the outcome?
  • If using a custom strategy how will you achieve the outcome?
    Use a module.

  • Academic Policies and Procedures

    Early in their academic careers at UD, students should be aware of the important policies and practices that will guide their progress and be familiar with those resources that will support their academic success.

    Students who complete the FYS should be able to:

    1. Find the name of their academic advisor on UDSIS and know how to contact this individual.
    2. Identify important dates on the University of Delaware Academic Calendar, including those for registration and course drop and add.
    3. Understand the difference between a semester GPA and a cumulative GPA. and how to calculate both.
    4. Identify where to access UD academic policies.
    5. Be able to explain what academic probation means including the criteria for being placed on probation and at least three campus resources to support students facing academic challenges.
    6. Know how to access the academic support resources available to them at UD.
  • How will you achieve the outcome?
  • If using a custom strategy how will you achieve the outcome?
    Use a custom strategy.
  • Other strategies to meet the outcome:

  • Diversity

    The development of skills to work independently and collaboratively across a variety of cultural contexts and a spectrum of differences ensures that students will understand the limitations of a single perspective and the value of diverse perspectives and cultures in creative problem solving of major challenges and discussion in debates, and establishment of an engaged society.

    Students who complete the FYS course will be able to:

    1. Define diversity as it is described in UD's "Diversity Statement."
    2. Provide three examples of how individual students at UD can contribute to making UD a respectful, equitable, and inclusive academic community.
    3. Identify three sites on campus where students can become better informed about diversity (academic departments, SROs, or offices).
    4. Describe the process for reporting an incident of discrimination/ misconduct based on race, gender, sexuality, religion, or other diversity category.
  • How will you achieve the outcome?
  • If using a custom strategy how will you achieve the outcome?
    Use a custom strategy.
  • Other strategies to meet the outcome:

  • Safety and Wellness

    Three sessions of the FYS course must be designated to student wellness and safety with a defined significant emphasis on alcohol and other substance education as well as sexual misconduct/ violence prevention education, accomplished through the teaching of bystander intervention theory and practice* which must be taught by qualified, trained personnel or prevention staff. For more information about how to schedule the "Safety and Wellness" sessions contact Meghan Biery by email mbiery@udel.edu

  • What is your strategy to achieve the outcome?
Multicultural Course Justification
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  • Important: Explain how this course achieves at least 3 of the 4 goals of a multicultural course. Attach the assignment this course uses to satisfy each of the three criteria (this could be a reading, project, essay, etc.) in the appropriate space below that criteria. You may also offer a brief explanation of the assignment in the text box, but this is not required.

    For additional help with the application process and the requirements for multicultural courses, please see the handbook written by members of the Diversity and Inclusion committee, which reviews these courses: https://sites.udel.edu/ctal/files/2017/09/MC-Handbook-r4vntc.pdf

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  • Diversity Self-Awareness and Perspective Taking

    Students can articulate their own individual identity in relation to key concepts such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, language, social class, disability, national origin, and religious affiliation and can also reflect on how their social position differs from and impacts their relationships in diverse environments. In other words, students will learn to locate themselves within larger structures of difference and understand how their own position shapes their identity and/ or worldview, as well as how that identity and/ or worldview may differ from others.

    Please attach assignment document by clicking on the PAPERCLIP icon to the right.

    In the box below, please also provide a brief explanation of how you process this particular assignment/reading with students to help them engage with the guideline.

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  • Cultural Difference

    Students gain in-depth knowledge of the history, lived experience, artistic production, identity and/ or worldview of one or more underrepresented groups in the West (i.e., the US, Great Britain, Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand) and/or of a non-Western culture (or cultures). Students can articulate particular aspects and experiences of these cultures as well as how they may be similar to or different than the student's own.

    Please attach assignment document by clicking on the PAPERCLIP icon to the right.

    In the box below, please also provide a brief explanation of how you process this particular assignment/reading with students to help them engage with the guideline.

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  • Personal and Social Responsibility

    Students analyze the ethical, social, and/ or environmental consequences of policies, ideologies, or actions on marginalized communities/ groups within the US or intentionally. Based on this analysis, students identify a range of potential personal and civic responses to these issues. A service learning version of this course may allow students to directly take informed and responsible action to address these challenges.

    Please attach assignment document by clicking on the PAPERCLIP icon to the right.

    In the box below, please also provide a brief explanation of how you process this particular assignment/reading with students to help them engage with the guideline.

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  • Understanding Global Systems

    Students gain and apply the tools to think systematically about how institutions, ideologies, rhetoric, and/ or cultural representations shape a people's culture and identity, which may include their role in perpetuating inequality, whether historically or in the present day.

    Please attach assignment document by clicking on the PAPERCLIP icon to the right.

    In the box below, please also provide a brief explanation of how you process this particular assignment/reading with students to help them engage with the guideline.

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  • Is this course restricted to students in the major?
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  • Are the prerequisite course(s) open to all students in all majors?
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