FINTECH AND POLICY PROJECT - 2023/4
Module code: MANM492
Module Overview
This is a compulsory module for the MSc in FinTech and Policy Programme. The module provides an opportunity to conduct study on a FinTech-related situation and reflect on it. Students are expected to select a FinTech and policy-related issue, conduct an independent research and complete a report within a stipulated period. Students will have the opportunity to consult with the Module Convenor while deciding on the business case that interests them. The research should be based on secondary data sources.
Students will have opportunity to understand the techniques essential in writing financial reports in the taught module “Cases in FinTech”. In addition, support session will be conducted by the module convenor to assist students to gain a comprehensive understanding of the requirements of the report
Module provider
Surrey Business School
Module Leader
WANG Shuhui (SBS)
Number of Credits: 30
ECTS Credits: 15
Framework: FHEQ Level 7
Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A
Overall student workload
Independent Learning Hours: 298
Lecture Hours: 1
Captured Content: 1
Module Availability
Semester 2
Prerequisites / Co-requisites
None.
Module content
Students will identify a topic area of interest in FinTech that they wish to develop further through their project. This must be relevant to their programme of study. The module is largely based on self-directed study and research, which takes place during the summer.
Assessment pattern
| Assessment type | Unit of assessment | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Project (Group/Individual/Dissertation) | Individual project report | 100 |
Alternative Assessment
None.
Assessment Strategy
The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate the following skills:
- Critically define and identify the current issues or topic with the landscape of Fintech.
- Undertake an independent analysis using appropriate primary and secondary sources.
- Design a project using appropriate methodologies and techniques of enquiry.
- Critically evaluate, analyse, and present a well-structured project report.
The summative assessment for this module consists of
- Individual Project Report
All Projects are checked for plagiarism using an electronic plagiarism detection system.
Formative assessment
- Students should build on the outcomes and feedback received in the Cases in FinTech and Policy module and develop a project – using secondary research – that demonstrates the successful understanding of the module’s aims and outcomes.
Feedback
- Weekly feedback and consultations hours aim to provide additional feedback and assist students with their queries. Feedback on the assessment will be provided via SurreyLearn.
Module aims
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of a FinTech-related issue in a business and policy context.
- Analyze a FinTech-related problem or opportunity in light of the insight gained from the context using appropriate finance and legal research tools
- Develop and apply relevant and robust research methodology
Learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | ||
| 001 | Present a substantial piece of coherent work based on self-directed research | KCPT |
| 002 | Identify an appropriate research topic, develop worthwhile research objectives and frame relevant research questions plus utilizing appropriate research methodologies to the project at hand. | CPT |
| 003 | Write cogently to show an in depth understanding and insight of a relevant topic in FinTech and Policy | KPT |
| 004 | Analyze and present the research findings and produce sound conclusions | KCPT |
| 005 | Be aware of the limitations of the study, and be able to identify new areas for investigation/new problems/ or alternative applications or methodological approaches. | KCPT |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Methods of Teaching / Learning
The learning and teaching strategy is designed to:
The learning strategy is designed to develop the students’ ability to conduct and report independent research. It builds on the Cases in FinTech and Policy module, allowing students to gain experience of applying some of the principles and methods learned.
Live lectures provide a list of cases or topics for selection and a clear structure of project report, therefore, preparing students for their success in the assessments.
The module offers a platform for students to give and receive feedback via SurreyLearn.
Weekly feedback and consultations hours aim to provide additional feedback and assist students with their queries.
Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.
Reading list
https://readinglists.surrey.ac.uk
Upon accessing the reading list, please search for the module using the module code: MANM492
Other information
Digital Capabilities: Students will be exposed to real-world business problems which will allow them to evolve practical skills, such as data analysis and critical evaluation, and attributes to be forward-thinking in their application and implementation of digital solutions to meet diverse and complex challenges. Students are encouraged to use current media and data platforms such as Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS), Bloomberg, Financial Times, Tomson Reuters, and company’s website. Students will develop proficiency in all aspects of digital engagement.
Employability: Case study and project management is an essential tool in professional life. The module provides an opportunity for students to recognize and analyse real-world business issues and to present ideas confidently, clearly, and fluently in writing. In return, students develop and enhance their interpersonal and professional skills.
Global and Cultural Capabilities: The module is taught within a diverse group of students with different nationalities and backgrounds. Students are encouraged to engage with, and learn from, diverse perspectives through interaction. Students will demonstrate awareness of, and respect for, intercultural variations in the FinTech industry, respecting diversity and promoting equality, inclusion and social justice.
Resourcefulness & Resilience (R&R): Students will develop attributes such as confidence, adaptability, self-regulation, self-efficacy, problem solving and decision-making abilities, through developing worthwhile research objectives and frame relevant research questions plus utilizing appropriate research methodologies to the project at hand and presenting their report in a professional manner. The effectiveness of the R&R will be inherent in assessment design.
Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2023/4 academic year.