ATPUO - Winter 2027 - ADM3355M - Fintech

Course Information

Faculty: École de gestion Telfer / Telfer School of Management

Course Title: Fintech

Course Code: ADM3355M

Academic Period: 2027 Winter Semester

Location: Main Campus

Credits: 3

Work Hours: 39

Course Schedule: Tuesday 19:00-22:00

Teaching Mode: In person. Please note that the teaching method will be delivered in person. Teaching method might incur changes due to health measures or other reasons.

Expected Enrolment: 74

Course Description

This course is for students wishing to explore the ways in which new technologies are disrupting the financial services industry and the regulatory response to such revolution. Amongst the significant emerging technologies, the class will explore cryptocurrencies, cybersecurity, blockchain technology, FinTech and financial intermediation, encryption and information security, crowdfunding and e-entrepreneurship, digitalization and automation, machine learning, regulatory risk and law enforcement in FinTech (RegTech). This course aims to prepare students for a Fintech-Regtech-related career --either starting in their own companies, working in a Fintech company, or working on a new Fintech-related project in an established institute.

Requirements

Must have a Master's or MBA degree (PhD in Finance preferred) and a professional designation along with extensive knowledge of financial technology, regulation technology, and programming language, such as python. Must demonstrate recent professional experience in the area of the course.

Additional Information

This section first prioritizes PhD. candidates in the area of financial technology, regulation technology, and programming language, such as python.

An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any adaptive measures you might require. Information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence. Employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training. The list of training may be modified by provincial law.

The hiring process will be governed by the current APTPUO collective agreements.

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact vra.affairesprofessorales@uottawa.ca to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

Application Deadline

Applications must be received before September 25, 2026.