FinTech and AI for Productivity

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Course description

Join us to transform your career with FinTech and AI

The world of FinTech and AI is rapidly evolving, and businesses must adapt to stay competitive. Understanding and leveraging these technologies is key to driving innovation, enhancing productivity, and maintaining a strategic advantage in today’s digital economy. This course equips professionals with the knowledge and tools to stay ahead of the curve. 

Understand the future of finance and how to harness AI to increase productivity and innovation in your business. Delivered online in partnership with the AI Institute at Waikato, this short 4-week course provides practical knowledge and tools to confidently boost productivity, sharpen decision-making, and thrive in a fast-evolving digital landscape.

Who will benefit from this course?

  • Professionals in finance, technology, operations, or risk
  • Business owners and managers leading digital transformation
  • Entrepreneurs interested in emerging technologies
  • Educators in business or tech disciplines
  • Anyone seeking to unlock productivity through smarter tools. 

No prior knowledge of AI or finance is required. Open to all industries. 

Course details

Delivery format: 100% online (live sessions) 
Dates: Wednesdays – August 13, 20, 27 and September 3 
Time: 12pm–2pm (NZST) 
Course length: 4 weeks (2 hours per week) 
Cost: $1020 + GST per person 

If you are a graduate of the University of Waikato, you’ll receive an exclusive 10% discount to this course. When you register, simply enter the VIP code Exec10 and press 'Apply' before you make a payment by credit card.

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Topics

Introduction to AI and FinTech: Understand the fundamentals of AI and FinTech, and how AI is reshaping financial services. 

Core Technologies and Tools: Dive into machine learning, natural language processing, predictive analytics, blockchain, and smart contracts. 

AI in Risk Management and Financial Analytics: Learn how AI is applied to predict and mitigate financial risks, and gain insights from financial data. 

AI in Customer Service: Explore how AI enhances customer interactions and satisfaction in the financial sector. 

Ethical Considerations in AI: Examine the ethical implications of AI, focusing on fairness, biases, and regulatory compliance. 

The Future of AI and FinTech: Explore emerging trends and how businesses can stay competitive through AI and FinTech adoption. 

Action Learning Component: Apply course insights to reflect on real-world challenges 

Outcomes

  • Understand the fundamentals of AI and FinTech. 
  • Identify practical applications of AI and FinTech within different areas of your business. 
  • Evaluate the opportunities and risks associated with adopting AI and FinTech technologies. 
  • Make informed strategic decisions about how and when to implement AI and FinTech solutions within your organisation. 

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Dr Abhishek Mukherjee

Senior Lecturer

Dr Abhishek Mukherjee is a Senior Lecturer in Finance at the University of Waikato, based at the Tauranga campus. His teaching and research interests span corporate finance, public sector governance, fintech, and sustainable finance. He has published in leading journals including the Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money, Jou…
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Professor Albert Bifet

Director

Albert is a Professor of AI, Director of the Te Ipu o te Mahara AI Institute at the University of Waikato and Co-chair of the Artificial Intelligence Researchers Association (AIRA). His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Science, and Machine Learning for Data Streams.

He is leading the TAIAO Environmental Data Science project and co-l…

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