Finance 408 - Topics in Financial Technology

Spring
2026
01
3.00
Lina Han

M W 4:00PM 5:15PM

UMass Amherst
85568
School of Management 125
lhan@isenberg.umass.edu
In this class, students will learn how digital technology can be used to overcome frictions in the provision and use of financial services. Topics will cover multiple applications of technology in traditional and non-traditional financial services industry. Students will learn about technologies such as the use of blockchain in cryptocurrency and machine learning in quantitative trading. The class will also consider the current landscape in the Fintech industry and the changing regulatory environment.

Open to Finance BBA majors in the Isenberg School of Management. FINANCE 301, 304 & 305 This course can apply to either the Financial Analyst or Corporate Finance Concentration/Track.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.