| Module Title |
Financial Technology Entrepreneurship |
| Module Code |
FBA1042 (ITS: EF5187) |
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Faculty |
DCU Business School |
School |
DCU Business School |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
7.5 |
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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.
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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.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| 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 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 21103 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Michael Dowling | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| 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;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
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Articles:
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Other Resources
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