5710805: C21_Innovation Finance and Research Projects (VT IFS)

Qualifications

• • understand the most important concepts of blockchain
  • know why and where innovative finance methods matter in the wealth management process
  • understand the logic of tokenization
  • know the standard types of FinTechs and their importance
  • describe pros and cons of different cryptocurrencies
  • understand the logic and drivers behind current economic developments in financial services
• • select the right type of Blockchain for a given task
  • evaluate the concepts of Bitcoin and Altcoins
  • select and apply the right token category for tokenization processes
  • devise suitable financial concepts using innovative financial methods
  • evaluate Fintech concepts from a financial and technological point of view
  • select research methods for a complex project and develop a research plan for the project
  • write a research pitch and an exposé for the project according to scientific writing principles
  • summarize and explain their findings in a presentation about their research project
• • critically evaluate their point of view on new methods and discuss pros and cons in class
  • defend their stance in discussions
  • respond to feedback questions and critique in a follow-up discussion after a presentation in front of the class
• • repeat the contents of lectures and exercises in a self-organized way
  • assess their own learning progress during lectures
  • identify their own strengths and weaknesses
  • tolerate different opinions and working styles
  • show their ability to stick to a project throughout a full term. They keep an overview over the project and do not get lost in details