概要

This eCourse consists of two modules. Module 1 provides an overview of the role of Information technology (IT) in business, covering its evolution from the earliest days of computing to contemporary developments in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and other areas. While relatively few financial professionals need to develop coding skills, all can benefit from an enhanced understanding of the role of technology in the financial industry.

Module 2 provides an overview of FinTech, exploring its definition, goals, key technologies, and impacts. FinTech is revolutionising the business of finance. As its innovations spread to all corners of the financial industry, they are having a significant impact on competition, jobs, markets, customer experiences, and more.

宗旨

On completion of this eCourse, you will be able to:
- Define computers and identify their hardware and software components
- Define Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and list its potential benefits and applications, including the role and uses of automation
- Recall key events and technologies in the development of networking and the Internet
Name the six stages of IT development
- Define FinTech and identify its key drivers, benefits, and challenges
- List the key technologies behind the FinTech revolution
- Identify the impact FinTech has had on the broader financial industry

內容

Module 1: Information Technology (IT) in Business
Topic 1: IT & Business Overview
Topic 2: Early IT in Business
Topic 3: IT In Business Today

Module 2: FinTech - An Introduction
Topic 1: Fintech Overview
Topic 2: Key Technologies
Topic 3: Impact & Outlook