Innovative and Crypto Finance II
Innovative and Crypto Finance II
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Masterstudiengang Finance (MSc FI 20)
(01.09.2020)
Masterstudiengang Innovative Finance (MSc IF 24)
(01.09.2024)
Project Description
- Crypto InvestmentsSmart ContractsTokenonomicsCrypto ExchangesDecentralized FinanceIntroduction into the FinTech Landscape
Teaching Method
Interactive seminar with guest lecturers.
Learning Results
After successful completion of the course, students…
Professional competence
Professional competence
- understand the concept of smart contracts and implement a simple ERC20 token at a basic level.
- understand the principles of token economics and apply them to simple crypto-based business and investment cases.
- describe different types of assets that can be tokenized and explain the underlying tokenization process.
- analyse and evaluate crypto exchanges with respect to their business models, functionalities, and risk profiles.
- apply basic investment approaches in different areas of crypto finance.
- structure and assess developments in the FinTech landscape, including DeFi applications.
- work effectively in groups to analyse crypto-based use cases and FinTech business models.
- discuss and critically reflect on current developments in crypto markets, DeFi, and FinTech.
- present results of group work and analyses in a clear and structured manner.
- demonstrate an awareness of the current state of development in the FinTech sector.
- understand and reflect on recent developments in InsurTech, PropTech, and Social Trading.
- think critically about opportunities and risks of crypto investments and digital financial innovations.
Literature
Selected chapters from books and current research articles will be provided.
Assessment Methods
30% Active participation, 30% Presentation, 40% Final Exam; Attendance is mandatory (80%)