Digital Finance: FinTech, Blockchain & AI Applications

PROGRAMME

This course offers a unique opportunity for those interested in digital finance, combining practical and theoretical learning, with no prior experience needed.

At the end of the course, students should be able to:
 - Understand the fundamental concepts of the key emerging technologies in the financial sector, such as fintech, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies, and their evolution in the global context.
 - Identify and understand the various platforms and technological solutions designed for digital finance, and how these technologies are shaping the future of financial services.
 - Apply the main digital tools and platforms used in fintech, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies, acquiring practical skills to work with these technologies in the financial context.
 - Analyze and identify investment opportunities in emerging technologies within the financial sector.
 - Discuss the ethical, regulatory, and security issues associated with the use of emerging technologies, recognizing the risks and legal requirements in the financial context.


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FACULTY

JoseAlmeida

Prof. José Almeida

  • Assistant Professor at Iscte
  • PhD in Management - Finance from ISEG Lisbon School of Economics and Management from the University of Lisbon
  • His research interests include alternative investments, cryptocurrencies, sustainability, and investor behavior, with a focus on understanding how these elements influence investment strategies, financial decision-making, and market dynamics.


CONTACT

Ana de Jesus Marques

(+351) 210 464 444

short-term.ibs@iscte-iul.pt