Post Graduate Program in Financial Technology (PGP-FinTech)

BY
Amity Future Academy

Enroll for the Post Graduate Program in Financial Technology (PGP-FinTech) at Amity Future Academy and learn insightful interpretational applications of fintech

Mode

Online

Duration

6 Months

Fees

₹ 125000

Inclusive of GST

Quick Facts

particular details
Collaborators Cornell University, Ithaca
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study, Virtual Classroom
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
Learning efforts 6-8 Hours Per Week

Course overview

The Post Graduate Program in Financial Technology (PGP-FinTech) certification course is a six months programme for graduates and postgraduates in finance disciplines. The programme has been designed with current industrial requirements. The curriculum covers all the necessary contents. Candidates will have in-depth subject knowledge and expert insights from this industry-friendly curriculum. The one-on-one mentoring method is followed in the programme. This will be very helpful for candidates to understand and learn effectively. Since it is an inline course, candidates can study at their own comfort level. In a week there will be 6 – 8 hours of class. So working professionals can also take the class without any issues.

The faculties of the Post Graduate Program in Financial Technology (PGP-FinTech) training are highly experienced. They have working experience at top companies like JPMC, JPMorgan, IBM, Wells Fargo, and more. Candidates will receive career guidance and support throughout the programme and it is carried out through leading recruiter partners like CutShort.io and many more. To improve their industrial experience candidates will get a chance to interact with corporate leaders and finance experts. The hands-on exercises will make them experts in solving corporate-level financial challenges. 

There will be case studies, mini projects, and assignments that will help candidates to get knowledge about the finance world. The quizzes will help to test the knowledge they have acquired through the training. The capstone project will be helpful to explore through working on live business cases. To develop business solutions candidates will be analysing real-life case studies. By enrolling the candidates will be making themselves qualified professionals in the finance sector.

The highlights

  • 6 months programme
  • 6 to 8 hours a week
  • Highly experienced faculties
  • Online mode of teaching
  • Live interaction with corporate leaders and finance experts

Program offerings

  • Career guidance and supports
  • Capstone project
  • 24×7 access to study materials
  • Asia’s number one online education platform

Course and certificate fees

Fees information
₹ 125,000  (Inclusive of GST)
certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Amity Future Academy

Eligibility criteria

Work Experience

To apply for this program, it is essential to have a minimum of two years (full-time) of work experience in the financial sector after graduation.

Education

The candidate should have achieved a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Financial Discipline with a minimum mark of 50 percent.

Certification Qualifying Details

A Post Graduate Program in Financial Technology (PGP-FinTech) certification by Amity Future Academy is offered at the course’s end.

What you will learn

Knowledge of fintech

After completion of the Post Graduate Program in Financial Technology (PGP-FinTech) certification syllabus, the candidates will have in-depth knowledge and expert insights in;

  • Different tools and areas namely, Open Finance, Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Modelling in Finance, and many others.
  • By completing capstone projects candidates will get the opportunity to use the tools and techniques to solve real-world financial challenges.

The syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Fintech

  • What is Fintech?
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Key disruptions that have led to the current Fintech industry landscape

Module 2: Future and Trends in Fintech

  • Small Business Lending
  • Early Warning Signals
  • Credit Scoring
  • Algorithm-based Pre-approved Lending and Business Loans
  • Portfolio Risk Management
  • Digital Documentation
  • Data Harnessing Using AI and ML
  • Collection Call Automation
  • Peer-to-Peer Lending
  • Agri-Tech
  • Micro-finance
  • AI - Data Analysis Used Case

Module 3: Cryptography Essentials

  • Cryptography - History, Techniques and Technologies
  • Cryptography - Introduction
  • History of Cryptography
  • Computer Era
  • Encryption and Decryption
  • Types of Cryptographic Techniques
  • Hash Functions
  • Distributed Ledger
  • Deep-dive into Blockchain
  • Digital Currency
  • Smart Contracts
  • Bitcoin

Module 4: Data Modelling in Finance

  • Introduction to financial data modelling
  • Key structure for model building
  • Introduction financial functions in Excel
  • Usage of modelling tools & simulation techniques
  • Optimization Models for Business Related Problems

Module 5: Data-Driven Decision Making & Generating insights

  • Machine Learning techniques - Introduction & relevance in the analysis of data
  • Hypothesis testing
  • Data Manipulation, Analysis, and Interpretation using various tools
  • Data Visualization
  • Decision Analysis
  • Regression Analysis
  • Decision Analysis Using Python for Data-Driven Decision Making

Module 6: Open Finance

  • Historic Origins of Open Finance
  • Emerging Technologies of Open Finance
  • Emerging Business Models of Open Finance
  • Reference Architectures for Open Finance platforms
  • Operating Models for Open Finance platforms
  • Open Finance Platforms:
    •  Payments
    •  Credit and Lending
    •  Insurance
    •  Custodial Services
  • Open Finance Platforms and Exchanges, Derivatives, and Radical Markets

Module 7: Capstone Project

  • Industry Based Project

Admission details

Applicants of the Post Graduate Program in Financial Technology (PGP-FinTech) classes, please follow the steps which are given below.

Step 1: Visit the official website of Amity Future Academy by clicking the given below link.

https://amityfutureacademy.com/Home/app/Fintech 

Step 2: Enter your personal details in the “Apply Now” section and click on “Proceed to Step 2”.

Step 3: The candidates can complete the fee formalities.

Step 4: Candidates will be required to share a final application to the admission committee for the confirmation of admission, then the enrollment details and other preparatory content will be later offered.

How it helps

The Post Graduate Program in Financial Technology (PGP-FinTech) certification benefits by making the candidates ready to work in the corporate sector and start a position in the Fintech domains. On completing the programme successfully, candidates will be enhanced with experiences that will make them ready to apply for jobs in the fintech domain. Successful candidates will be working as Financial analysts, Blockchain developers, Complaints experts, Product managers, Data scientists, Cybersecurity analysts, Technology architects, Risk analysts, Legal counsel, and Business analysts.

Career assistance will help candidates to enhance their career aspirations. There will be a virtual job fair, an existing alumni and corporate network, recruitment partners, and many more. These are great advantages for the candidates.

When the programme comes to the end, candidates will get training to attend interviews. For that Amity Future Academy has its own career counsellor. As per the presentation on requirements in the financial industry, candidates will be made ready for attending interviews at corporates. By successful completion of the Post Graduate Program in Financial Technology (PGP-FinTech) candidates will be successful in their careers too. Candidates will get certificates from Amity Future Academy as well as from eCornell. Candidates will be highly qualified after the successful completion of the programme.

Instructors

Mr Prabhat Agarwal
Director
Freelancer

B.E /B.Tech

Mr Vivek Patil
Instructor
Freelancer

Mr Somenath Chatterjee

Mr Somenath Chatterjee
Instructor
Freelancer

FAQs

What will be provided in this Post Graduate Program in Financial Technology (PGP-FinTech) online course?

The aim of this programme is to develop competencies, enhance technical skills and provide deep information for the application of technology to financial services. Candidates will be working in corporate and having positions in the fintech domain upon successful completion of the programme.

What is the duration of the programme and how will it be taught?

This programme will have a duration of 6 months + preparatory session. There will be 6 – 8 hours of class in a week. This interactive learning will be carried out online.

Is it possible to enroll for some modules only?

No. Enrollment is provided for the whole syllabus, and certificates will be provided only if the whole sessions are completed.

Is there any extra charge for study material?

No. Every expense is covered in the course fee.

Can I get a refund if I want to discontinue?

There is no refund policy for this programme.

Does the programme have a deferral policy?

It will be decided by the admission committee on exceptional situations.

How to apply for the programme?

To apply for the programme, candidates are required to visit the official website of Amity Future Academy and fill the application form.

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