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FinTech Research Project

N1626
Closed
University of Sussex
University of Sussex
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Malgorzata Sulimierska
Lecture in Banking and FinTech
2
Timeline
  • January 19, 2022
    Experience start
  • January 20, 2022
    Project Scope Meeting
  • June 2, 2022
    Experience end
Experience
1 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any
Any industries
Categories
Financial modeling Financial services Information technology Artificial intelligence Data analysis
Skills
blockchain online communication risk management financial technology (fintech) derivatives research
Learner goals and capabilities

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from Sussex University to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.

Students in this program will carry out a substantial individual project linked to research, programming skills and to write up a study of their own. The study will comprise a topic, for example, in financial technology, blockchain, risk management, derivatives, banking or a related field

Learners
Undergraduate
Any level
20 learners
Project
20 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Individual projects
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Project deliverables will include:

  • Research Proposal
  • Dissertation
  • Final Presentation/Video
Project timeline
  • January 19, 2022
    Experience start
  • January 20, 2022
    Project Scope Meeting
  • June 2, 2022
    Experience end
Project Examples

Students in groups of 3-5 will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis.

Project activities that students can complete may include, but are not limited to:

  • Developing and devising a suitable research topic for the project and choose an appropriate methodology and techniques.
  • Demonstrating an ability to carry out empirical work including to interpret and manipulate numerical data using appropriate techniques.
  • Understanding and applying standard research methods to research questions in finance technology and finance.
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Be available for a quick phone/virtual call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.

Provide a dedicated contact person who is available for weekly/bi-weekly drop-ins to address students’ questions as well as periodic messages over the duration of the project.

Provide an opportunity for students to present their work and receive feedback.

Provide relevant information/data as needed for the project.