BFF5370 Fintech
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFF5370 Fintech is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs BFF5250, BFC5925, BFF5954, BFF5525 or BFF5925 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BFF5370
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
- BFF5250Applied corporate financeNo reviews yet
- BFC5925Financial management theoryNo reviews yet
- BFF5954Business financeNo reviews yet
- BFF5525 Quantitative and data analysis in Python
- BFF5925Financial management theoryNo reviews yet
After BFF5370
1 unit list BFF5370 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
If you are enrolled in course B6001, B6003, B6036, B6039, B6043, B6048 or B6051 there is no prerequisite.
Overview
Technology is impacting traditional processes of finance to the extent that new business models and innovations are redefining what and how financial institutions and non-financial firms operate. The objective of this unit is to introduce you to the contemporary and emerging technologies that are impacting financial institutions, corporations and payment systems. Topics include cloud computing, the use of applications programming interfaces and mobile internet, Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, cryptocurrencies, distributed ledgers and block chains. We explore the impacts of such technologies and issues facing financial functions in financial and non-financial firms and the payment and settlement systems used to transact in the e-commerce environment.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Written60%
- Project40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
discuss and evaluate the impact of contemporary and emerging technologies that are impacting the work flows and processes of financial institutions and corporate finance functions.
- 2
discuss and evaluate contemporary and emerging technologies that are impacting primary domestic and international payment systems for banking transactions.
- 3
demonstrate practical skills by using a web based ecommerce system to establish a portfolio of securities
- 4
research and identify contemporary and emerging examples of firms (existing or start-up) that are innovating with technology in financial institutions or corporate finance functions
- 5
apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills to individual and/or group activities dealing with financial technology for financial institutions or business enterprises and demonstrate in an individual summative assessment task the acquisition of a comprehensive understanding of the topics covered in BFF5370.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars36 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Technology resources
There may be an additional cost associated with purchasing a physical and/or virtual calculator. Specific details will be provided in the Learning Management System by commencement of Orientation week.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Leo Bao
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFF5370?
You need BFF5250, BFC5925, BFF5954, BFF5525 or BFF5925 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after BFF5370?
BFF5370 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including BFF5555.
When is BFF5370 offered?
In 2025, BFF5370 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is BFF5370?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFF5370 have an exam?
No. BFF5370 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.