The Di­git­al Fin­ance Func­tion

Course content

The course is designed to impart knowledge of key concepts, methods, techniques, and tools related to the digital finance function in organizations from a practical perspective and the foundation in relevant academic research.

It will cover:

Introduction to Digital Finance models and exemplary cases .

Each topic will be introduced with a foundation in academic research and contemporary business practice, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the underlying principles of digital finance and their connection to the latest applications in recurring real-world scenarios relating to:

• Financial Deliverables.
• Data-Driven processes.

• Governance and Organizational Collaboration.

Workshops and Real-World Applications: The course will utilize hands-on workshops and examples from contemporary industry practices to expose students to designing and building a digital finance solution. Tools and techniques that will be covered include:

• Data Modelling.
• Business Intelligence (BI) in Finance.

Guest Lectures and Industry Insights : Inviting industry experts and academics to provide guest lectures will bridge the gap between theory and practice, offering students diverse perspectives on the latest challenges within the digital finance function and the tools and processes used to overcome them.

Ethical Considerations in Digital Finance : Ethical dimensions of digital finance will be discussed in various contexts, emphasizing responsible and sustainable financial practices in contemporary organizations.