BFX3370 Foundations and applications of financial technologies
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFX3370 Foundations and applications of financial technologies is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It needs BFC2140.
- 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 BFX3370
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After BFX3370
No unit lists BFX3370 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B2001, B2006, B2008, B2020, B2021, B2022, B2023, B2025, B2030, B2032, B2034, B2043, B2047, E3005, L3005 or M2020 to undertake this unit.
Overview
In this comprehensive undergraduate unit, you will gain a foundational understanding of the dynamic synergy between finance and technology. Throughout this structured curriculum, you will explore the fundamental components of the financial system, delve into the evolution of fintech, and actively apply your knowledge through hands-on experiences related to blockchain, AI, and machine learning. These practical exercises and case studies will prepare you for future study or future career in the field of financial technology.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Written50%
- Project50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles of financial technology (FinTech)
- 2
acquire familiarity with a diverse range of applications of FinTech across various sectors within the financial industry
- 3
develop the ability to critically evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of implementing FinTech solutions
- 4
attain a foundational understanding of blockchain technology, including its underlying principles and mechanisms
- 5
become proficient in navigating the Bitcoin blockchain, gaining insight into its structure and functionalities
- 6
understand the fundamental concepts of smart contracts and gain exposure to prominent blockchain platforms such as Ethereum, as well as other programmable blockchains
- 7
familiarise themselves with the latest developments in Decentralized Finance (DeFi), including decentralized exchanges (DEXes), lending protocols, derivatives, and tokenisation.
- 8
explore the diverse landscape of crypto assets, including their classifications, characteristics, and the unique attributes that distinguish them as an asset class.
- 9
engage in critical thinking and creativity by conceptualizing innovative and undiscovered applications of blockchain technology, pushing the boundaries of its potential impact across various industries.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
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 engages you in enquiry-based learning, where you will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
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.
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.
Where it fits
BFX3370 is part of 1 area of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Evgeny Lyandres
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFX3370?
You need BFC2140 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is BFX3370 offered?
In 2025, BFX3370 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is BFX3370?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFX3370 have an exam?
No. BFX3370 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include BFX3370?
BFX3370 is part of Finance.