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Teaching FinTech: What should be in the curriculum and why?

FinTech is transforming finance, are your courses ready? Discover must-teach topics, industry priorities, and tips to refresh your curriculum.

  • Higher Education
  • Event
  • On-demand
  • Introduction to Finance
  • Managerial and Corporate Finance
  • Education For All
  • 45 Minutes
  • On-Demand Video

Description

FinTech is transforming the financial services industry faster than most courses can keep up. In this session, we explore the essential building blocks of a FinTech survey course—covering blockchain, digital payments, robo-advising, AI in finance, DeFi, and more.

Learn how to balance what industry demands with what’s realistic to teach in a single semester, hear insights from professors who’ve built successful FinTech programs, and discover strategies to integrate FinTech topics into a range of finance courses. Whether you teach a dedicated FinTech class or simply want to infuse emerging trends into your curriculum, you’ll walk away with practical ideas you can use immediately.

About Your Speaker

  • Yosef Bonaparte

    Professor of Finance, University of Colorado Denver

    Dr. Yosef Bonaparte is a leading voice in FinTech and modern finance, with expertise spanning blockchain, digital payments, AI, and cryptocurrency. He earned his Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin and has published extensively in top journals such as Journal of Financial Economics, Management Science, and Journal of Monetary Economics.

    A sought-after commentator for outlets including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and CNBC, Dr. Bonaparte bridges academic rigor with real-world application. He has authored multiple books on financial innovation, including Cryptocurrency, Decentralized Finance Blockchains and Robust Trading Strategies.

    In the classroom, Dr. Bonaparte has designed and taught courses at the Ph.D., Masters, and Undergraduate levels, covering FinTech, Crypto & Blockchain Investing, and advanced asset pricing. His work equips students and educators to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.