Module: Financial Technology Entrepreneurship

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Financial Technology Entrepreneurship
Module Code	EF5187 (ITS) / FBA1042 (Banner)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
Module Co-ordinator	Michael Dowling
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Reassessment will follow a similar pattern to primary assessment, with individual versions of any groupwork.

Description

Financial Technology Entrepreneurship is an immersive Semester 1 module designed to equip students with the foundational knowledge and skills essential for launching and managing startups in the rapidly evolving FinTech sector. The course amalgamates critical aspects of entrepreneurial theory with practical applications, focusing on innovation, organizational agility, and change management. Aligned with Ireland's national 'Ireland for Finance' strategy, the module develops crucial capabilities in Human Experience Skills, Reimagination Skills, and Pivoting Skills, facilitating adaptability in a dynamic financial landscape. Furthermore, this module serves as an invaluable primer for career development, enhancing job readiness by offering experiential learning opportunities and skill-building exercises.

Learning Outcomes

1. Students will be able to critically evaluate various opportunities in the FinTech startup ecosystem, assessing their viability and potential impact on the market.
2. Students will synthesize knowledge of financial technologies, business strategy, and market demands to design and implement a comprehensive business model for a FinTech startup.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing technological landscapes and market conditions, employing effective change management strategies in a FinTech setting.
4. Students will develop the ability to articulate and communicate innovative FinTech ideas effectively to diverse stakeholders, including team members, investors, and clients.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Seminars	18	Reflective learning environments to provide guidance on course content. (alternative delivery mode to formal lectures)
Workshop	18	Practice-oriented project work, held each week, to emphasis the practical meaning of seminar material through applied project work
Workshop	18	Industry workshop - industry guided project implementation
Assignment Completion	76	Work related to assignments
Independent Study	57.5	Work to prepare for classes
Total Workload: 187.5

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Presentation	Pitch deck presentation: Students will prepare and deliver a 5-10 minute pitch deck for a FinTech startup concept, targeting potential investors.	20%	Week 3
Report(s)	Change management report: Students will write a case study analysis on a FinTech company that had to navigate significant change or disruption, examining the strategies used and proposing alternative solutions.	20%	Week 6
Group presentation	Business model canvas: Groups will construct a detailed business model canvas for their startup idea, articulating value propositions, customer segments, channels, and revenue streams.	30%	Week 9
Report(s)	Students will develop a comprehensive business plan for the startup idea from their group project. The plan should demonstrate how the startup will navigate the complexities of the FinTech landscape, from regulatory challenges to scaling the business.	30%	Week 12

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

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