Program Overview

FinTech: Law and Regulation LW6639

Course Fact File

• Code: LW6639
• Duration: 6 weeks
• Teaching Mode: Part-Time
• Qualifications: CPD Module
• NFQ Level: Level 9
• Fees: €600
• Closing Date: Closed for applications
• Course Delivery Method: Online
• Credits: 5
• Start Date: TBC

Outline

Module Objective

To provide an in-depth understanding of the legal and regulatory issues and challenges arising from the increased use of technological innovations in financial services (FinTech).

Module Content

The course addresses:

• The contemporary digitalisation of financial services
• Examples of technological advances in recent years (ranging from cryptocurrencies to blockchain to smart contracts as well as the parallel trends in AI, Big Data analytics and cloud computing)
• The expansion of these technological developments to other areas of commercial practice
• The effects of 'disruptive innovation' for the banking sector
• The applicable law and the resulting regulatory gaps
• The approaches which have been adopted in various jurisdictions to regulate the progress of FinTech

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:

• Identify the relevant legal and regulatory issues and challenges arising from FinTech
• Recognise the development and the purposes of the underlying technologies associated with FinTech
• Describe and critically analyse the options for appropriately regulating for the growth of FinTech
• Conduct masters-level research on aspects of FinTech law and regulation
• Apply their knowledge of the law to the set assessment

Practicalities

Compulsory Elements

• Continuous Assessment
• Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 3,000 word essay)

Why Choose

This CPD module is a 5 credit module (ECTS) that is offered as a module option for several of the LLM programmes within UCC's School of Law

On completion of this module, you may apply for an exemption to the module should you decide to progress to this programme, or another programme where LW6639 may be on offer

Requirements

To be eligible for this CPD module:

1. Candidates must hold a law degree with at least a 2H1
2. Have such other relevant third level educational qualifications and/or professional experience as, in the opinion of the School of Law, qualifies the candidate to undertake this course
3. This course is based online. In order to connect to class, students must have reliable internet access, a microphone, and speakers

Decisions regarding student eligibility will be made by the module co-ordinator

All applicants whose first language is not English are required to sit either an IELTS test or a recognised equivalent test as approved by Faculty. The minimum requirement is an IELTS score of 6.5 with no individual section lower than 6.0. An exception may be granted where a candidate has been awarded a university degree where the overall content has been delivered in the English language

Fees and Costs

The fee for this module is €600

Application fee of €35

Additional Teaching Mode Information

The specific timetable for the module will be finalised shortly. It will consist of 12 hours of seminars, divided into 6 X 2 hr classes

Module LW6639 will run from Thursdays 11-1pm from 13th September and will run for 6 weeks

Online: Canvas; Microsoft Teams