Introduction to Financial Engineering: The FinTech Revolution

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the key areas of FinTech and Financial Engineering, equipping students with the fundamental knowledge required to understand the digital financial sector. It begins with an overview of how FinTech is transforming modern finance, addressing innovations that have reshaped how businesses and users operate. Students then delve into the fundamentals of trading and financial markets, gaining essential skills in market dynamics, asset types, and the factors influencing their movements.

The section on blockchain and cryptocurrencies, also known as digital assets, explores how decentralized technology is driving the digital economy, enabling secure transactions and value exchange systems.

Additionally, the course covers core trading strategies and risk management techniques, focusing on tools designed to mitigate market volatility. It also examines automation in algorithmic trading, showcasing how technology is revolutionizing financial decision-making. Finally, the course addresses regulation and security in the digital financial environment, helping students understand regulatory frameworks and best practices for safeguarding themselves in an ever-evolving ecosystem.