This course provides a comprehensive introduction to financial technology (fintech) and digital banking, with a focus on emerging and global markets. Participants will gain a broad understanding of the principles, theories, technologies, and trends shaping the digital finance landscape, including issues related to innovation, infrastructure, regulation, security, and sustainability. Through insights and case studies from emerging markets, participants will enhance their understanding of real-world applications, sharpen their critical thinking skills, and prepare for comprehensive, in-depth research in fintech, digital banking, and financial regulations.
Exam info and full course description can be found in the course catalogue.
Requirements for taking the exam
In order to participate in the exam, there is an 11 days attendance requirement
Course specific:
To apply for the course you must either be enrolled in a bachelor's degree, have a bachelor's degree or have passed a qualifying entry examination.
Academic prerequisites for this course are:
Finance and Macroeconomics
General:
Exchange students: Nomination from your home university
Freemovers: Documentation for English Language proficiency
You can read more about admission here.
tastaftiyan.risfandy@staff.uns.ac.id
Dr. Tastaftiyan Risfandy is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), specializing in banking and finance. He obtained his Ph.D. from Université de Limoges, France, and completed a postdoctoral research program at the University of New Orleans, USA. His research focuses on Islamic banking, digital financial inclusion, corporate governance, and systemic risk. He has secured numerous research grants from institutions such as Bank Indonesia, OJK, and IDIC, and has published widely in reputable international journals. Dr. Tastaftiyan is also an active peer reviewer for Scopus-indexed journals and a frequent speaker at national and international academic forums.
