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Module Title
Module Code
School
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
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