Modul

The module examination takes place either in the form of an overall examination with a total of 9 LP for the course "FinTech" and the course "Financial Management", or in the form of two individual examinations with a total of 4.5 LP each for the course "FinTech" and one of the two courses "Investments" or "Financial Management". The duration of the overall examination is 120 minutes. The duration of the two individual examinations is 60 minutes.
The individual examinations are aimed in particular at temporary students who study at KIT for one to two semesters and are not aiming for a degree at KIT.
The examinations are offered every semester and can be repeated at any regular examination date.

The student

• has an overview of the modern financial industry including new developments through digital innovations,
• is able to understand and analyze digital business models,
• has basic knowledge of modern finance and the functioning of financial markets,
• applies concrete models for the assessment of investment decisions on financial markets as well as for investment and financing decisions of companies.

The examination must be taken for the FinTech course.

The module Digital Financial Economics deals with the fundamental characteristics of modern finance with a focus on current digital developments. In the courses, the modern financial industry, which is characterized by digitalization, is examined as well as the use of central analytical methods on financial markets or in corporate finance is discussed.

Knowledge from the course Financing and Accounting is very helpful.

Total effort for 9 credit points: approx. 270 hours.