2 YR ORDINARY DIPLOMA IN COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING  AND FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY (FINTECH)

Course Duration: 2 Years (4 semesters, including holidays and attachment)
Course Fee: 30,000 Kenyan Shillings per semester (each semester takes 3 months)

Weekly commitment : minimum of 2 hours per week.

Course Overview:

This course aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving FinTech industry. It covers the fundamentals of finance and technology, the latest trends in financial innovation, blockchain technology, digital payments, and regulatory issues. Graduates will be well-prepared for careers in the FinTech sector.

Year 1

Semester 1: Foundations of FinTech

• Week 1-2: Introduction to FinTech

• • Overview of FinTech Industry
  • Key Players and Market Dynamics
  • FinTech Terminology and Concepts
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 3-6: Financial Systems and Markets

• • Basics of Financial Systems
  • Understanding Financial Markets
  • Role of Technology in Finance
  • Mini Project

• Week 7-10: Programming for FinTech

• • Introduction to Programming Languages (Python, Java)
  • Basics of Financial Modeling
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 11-14: Digital Payments

• • Evolution of Payment Systems
  • Mobile Payments and Wallets
  • Payment Gateways and Processors
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 15-16: Semester Review and Assessment

• • Review of Key Concepts
  • Practice Projects
  • Mid-Semester Exam

Semester 2: Core FinTech Concepts

• Week 1-4: Blockchain Technology

• • Introduction to Blockchain
  • Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets
  • Smart Contracts
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 5-8: Financial Regulation and Compliance

• • Regulatory Environment in FinTech
  • Compliance Strategies
  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC)
  • Mini Project

• Week 9-12: Risk Management in FinTech

• • Understanding Financial Risks
  • Risk Management Techniques
  • Cybersecurity in FinTech
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 13-14: Data Analytics for FinTech

• • Data Collection and Processing
  • Data Analysis Tools and Techniques
  • Predictive Analytics in Finance
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 15-16: Semester Review and Assessment

• • Review of Key Concepts
  • Practice Projects
  • End-of-Semester Exam

Year 2

Semester 3: Advanced FinTech Applications

• Week 1-4: Artificial Intelligence in Finance

• • AI and Machine Learning Basics
  • AI Applications in FinTech
  • Developing AI Models for Finance
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 5-8: InsurTech

• • Introduction to InsurTech
  • Innovations in Insurance Technology
  • Case Studies in InsurTech
  • Mini Project

• Week 9-12: Peer-to-Peer Lending and Crowdfunding

• • Understanding P2P Lending Models
  • Crowdfunding Platforms and Mechanisms
  • Regulatory Issues in P2P and Crowdfunding
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 13-14: FinTech Product Development

• • Product Development Lifecycle
  • User-Centered Design Principles
  • Prototyping and Testing FinTech Products
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 15-16: Semester Review and Assessment

• • Review of Key Concepts
  • Practice Projects
  • Mid-Semester Exam

Semester 4: Capstone Project and Industry Applications

• Week 1-4: Capstone Project

• • Project Planning and Design
  • Implementation of FinTech Project
  • Portfolio Development
  • Final Presentation and Evaluation

• Week 5-8: Industry Attachment

• • Attachment in FinTech Roles
  • Applying FinTech Skills in Real-World Projects
  • Industry Best Practices
  • Practical Experience

• Week 9-12: Professional Development

• • Career Pathways in FinTech
  • Building a Professional Portfolio
  • Networking and Career Development
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 13-16: Course Review and Final Exam

• • Comprehensive Course Review
  • Practice Projects
  • Final Exam

Attachment

Students will undertake an industry attachment to gain practical experience in FinTech roles, working with financial institutions and technology companies to apply their skills in real-world scenarios.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive an "Ordinary Diploma in Financial Technology (FinTech)" certificate, recognizing their expertise and skills in the FinTech industry.