| Emerging Financial Technologies
and Standards (CTGE 442zz, CEUs: 0.7) NOTE:
Fall 2003 was the last semester of the
Enterprise and E-commerce Management
Program
Emerging
Financial Technologies and Standards (CTGE 442zz, CEUs: 0.7)
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|  The financial services industry
is undergoing a quiet revolution. Technological innovations in the area of
payment systems, electronic billing and invoicing, automated clearing, settlement,
trading, banking, benefits transfer, and more, have dramatically changed how financial
institutions transact with one another and with clients. New regulatory requirements
such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Basel Accord, and the Patriot Act, have led to
the development of business processes designed for compliance. All this change
has led to new technological and business opportunities arising in the financial
services industry.
This course focuses on the big picture of emerging
financial technologies, and details the key areas of ongoing development and future
opportunity. Key industry drivers and processes that will reshape the industry
are first covered. Related standards and technologies, their merits and demerits,
and prognosis are then discussed. Upon completion of this course, you will have
a good understanding of where this industry is headed and what the opportunities
are that lie ahead. Topics include:
- Industry overview and key players
-
Definitions and terminology
- Industry drivers including technological and
regulatory factors
- Current business processes and standards
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Emerging technologies and standards
- Industry opportunities for careers
and innovation
Objectives:
Give you a strong foundation
of the technological changes in the financial services industry, in order to prepare
you for career growth or entry in this industry. Activities:
- Group discussions
- Case Studies
- Assignments
These
activities are designed to increase your understanding of the subject from a practical
standpoint.
Pre-requesites:
An overall understanding of software
programs.
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