This was an amazing course. I have spent my whole time learning, listening and reading it. It was an eye opened course for me and I will continue to specialize in the future.

Thank you

Abdiaziz

Great course, but it was recorded in 2017; it's time to update the materials.

I understand that it is an excellent course that improves and gives a wide view on Fintech and mainly on the market in Asia-Pacific. Teacher Theodore Henry King CLARK is very didactic and has great humor and that makes the classes more attractive. The course is quite didactic and brings information and guests that add to the discussion. My rating is 5 because it met my expectations and I'm sure that people who want to get to know FinTech Foudations and Overview a little will be a great study opportunity.

I really enjoyed the effort to show different perspectives to the same issue, it helps to broaden the understanding of this very new and oftentimes complex topic.

It was very informative to give you the basics on the definition of FinTech as well as real-world examples to help you relate to the business of FinTech.

The course was very beneficial to me as a foundation for my knowledge and expertise in FinTech. I appreciate the support of the COURSERA/HKUST Team.

Well i did not understand block chain but that is because I am 57 (old man).But I found the course on the whole very well presented and enjoyed the new ideas.The spectrum of commentators is wide.Lots of interesting lectures.So thanks very much

The professor is very good! He gives very real use cases and tells you how fintech evolved from the beginning. It is amazing to uncover historical perspectives and facts and understand what will uncover in the future.

This is an excellent course, the flow is very nice. in fact, i just signed up for two more courses offered by the Professor. Thank you.

Strong content very well presented, very engaging. Challenging assignment at the end, but most rewarding. Thanks so much!

I am really glad I enrolled in this course and completed it successfully. Had a great learning experience. Thank you

very interesting topic, the final assignment might take longer than advertised if you want to do it properly.

Good foundational course , and the project at the end gives more insight into the larger fintech markets

Clear explanation from the professor on FinTech. Analyses the topic from different perspectives.

A perfect course to start your journey in fintech. However, I would added more details regarding legal framework in particular in the most popular jurisdictions such as UK, Singapore of Hong Kong, for instance. Many thanks for lecturers and peers.

it is a great course except for the peer review at the end, its just not professional to do that in an online course

Decent course, all was fine except the lengthy peer review process which was a major speed bump.

A little bit outdated information for 2022

The peer-graded assignment was the best part - until I had to rate others. It was a huge burden to rate my peers' work, because I had to tell some of them, that "copy-pasting" the entire essay from a webpage is not a good solution. I still feel bad about this, because it does not feel good to give bad grades, and tell someone, that the submitted solution is not acceptable, because 0 energy was invested into it. This shouldn't be our job. I can only hope, that no one receives a certificate without putting enough work into the assignment.

This course looks more like a podcast. This course seems recorded around 2017 and is not helpful five years later. I wouldn't say I liked the final project because it was based on peer review. When analyzing myself at the end of this course, I believe that I have wasted more time than I have gained knowledge.

too general

I have completed all the quiz and assignments in the course, I have even submitted the final project. As I started the course late I dont see any peers to review my project or me to review their project I'm not able to complete my course and get the subscription.

The primary issue with this course was its excessive focus on lengthy lectures that contributed little to meaningful learning or practical understanding. Each session felt like a marathon of words, where the main objective seemed to be filling time rather than imparting valuable knowledge. The lectures were often tangential, straying far from the course's advertised objectives.

"FinTech Foundations and Overview" offers an excellent entry point for individuals looking to understand FinTech's dynamic landscape. With a global perspective, expert instructors, and a well-structured curriculum, it provides a solid foundation for learners to analyze and make recommendations within the finance industry. This course's give quality and effectiveness in delivering valuable insights into the world of FinTech. The course "FinTech Foundations and Overview" by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, taught by Associate Professor Theodore Henry King CLARK, provides a comprehensive introduction to FinTech. As the first MOOC on FinTech in Asia-Pacific, it leverages the expertise of professors from a top business school and insights from industry professionals.

This course "FinTech Foundations and Overview" offers the combined strengths of HKUST in Business, Finance, and Technology as one the world's leading academic institutions on an important area of technology and business innovations. For learners from outside Asia, this also gives an insight into changes happening in the most advanced FinTech markets of the world, since Asia leads worldwide in FinTech adoption and creative innovations.