BFW2120 Introduction to financial technology
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFW2120 Introduction to financial technology is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before BFW2120
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BFW2120
2 units list BFW2120 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
You must have completed 48 credit points prior to undertaking this unit.
Overview
Financial technology, also known as FinTech, is an economic industry composed of companies that use technology to make financial services more efficient. Financial technology companies are generally startups trying to disintermediate incumbent financial systems and challenge traditional corporations that are less reliant on software.
This course aims to give an insight into the financial technology revolution, and the disruption, innovation, and opportunity therein. We will see the global FinTech investment space; this unit will aggregate diverse industry expertise into a single informative unit to provide you with the answers you need to capitalise on in this lucrative market. Key industry developments are explained in detail, and critical insights from cutting-edge practitioners offer first-hand information and lessons learned.
The financial technology sector is booming, and entrepreneurs, bankers, consultants, investors, and asset managers are scrambling for more information: Who are the key players? What's driving the explosive growth? What are the risks? This course collates insights, knowledge, and guidance from industry experts to provide the answers to these questions and more.
The unit will provide you with the latest empowering and practical knowledge on FinTech enabling you to understand some of the FinTech changes taking place currently in the financial services industry and, most importantly, the trends that will impact the industry in the future.
This is a very practical course with a heavy emphasis on guest lectures on the latest industry trends and best practices by industry experts and entrepreneurs rather than theoretical concepts.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Written80%
- Presentation20%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
evaluate the Fintech market dynamics and critically assess the latest industry developments
- 2
analyse FinTech's key components and their impact on the financial services industry
- 3
develop practical skills in entrepreneurship, investment, and finance for students to assess or launch FinTech startups
- 4
demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving when evaluating financial technology issues.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachProblem-based 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 engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective 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.
Where it fits
BFW2120 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Mirzet Seho
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFW2120?
BFW2120 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after BFW2120?
BFW2120 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including BFM3130 and BFW3120.
When is BFW2120 offered?
In 2027, BFW2120 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is BFW2120?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFW2120 have an exam?
No. BFW2120 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include BFW2120?
BFW2120 is part of FinTech.