May 22, 2025  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

FIN 4850 - FinTech/InsureTech (3)


When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course explores the history, current environment, and near-term outlook of financial and risk innovation, as well as delves into the “how to” of several useful technology applications. Topics include: the history and fundamentals of risk analysis and financial innovation; the modern technology landscape and implications for finance, banking, and insurance; and the power of Big Data analytics.  The course also exposes students to computer programming languages. Prior programming experience is not required.
Prerequisite: a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in any Writing in the Discipline (WID) course, FIN 3680  with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).
[Dual-listed with FIN 5850.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing. Juniors may enroll with permission of the department.