In recent years, the FinTech landscape has been defined by disruptive digital technology transforming banking and financial services. Since then, FinTech companies have successfully filled gaps left by existing financial institutions to serve customers’ evolving needs. The industry is now defined by innovation drivers, moving beyond disruption and towards widely adopted technology.

This online short course offers an up-to-date look into the maturing FinTech industry. It provides expert guidance and insight into the shifting nature of the financial sector and a holistic understanding of the technologies and innovations set to shape the future of finance and business. Utilizing innovative pedagogical approaches pioneered by the Harvard Business School (HBS), this course adapts the Case Method Approach used in on-campus programs at HBS for online study, presenting real-life challenges that reflect the complex, dynamic nature of the FinTech landscape. Equip yourself with the knowledge to tackle transformative initiatives within the financial technology sector, and earn a premier certificate from Harvard’s Office of the Vice Provost for Advances in Learning (VPAL), in association with HarvardX.

This online course is designed for business decision makers, financial professionals, and senior management professionals to better contextualize, interpret, and respond to the transformed financial services industry. It will benefit anyone within the financial technology and innovation space, particularly those wanting to adopt the creative methods and strategic approaches used within FinTech.