| Dozent/in |
Prof. Dr. Thomas Puschmann |
| Veranstaltungsart |
Vorlesung |
| Code |
HS261061 |
| Semester |
Herbstsemester 2026 |
| Durchführender Fachbereich |
Wirtschaftswissenschaften |
| Studienstufe |
Master |
| Termin/e |
Mo, 12.10.2026, 09:15 - 17:00 Uhr, Inseliquai 10 INE 220
Di, 13.10.2026, 09:15 - 17:00 Uhr, Inseliquai 10 INE 214
Mi, 14.10.2026, 09:15 - 17:00 Uhr, Inseliquai 10 INE 214 |
| Umfang |
Blockveranstaltung |
| Turnus |
Block course
|
| Inhalt |
The lecture gives an overview of the digitalization of the financial services industry. It comprises theoretical elements as well as concrete application examples including guest presentations and a visit to the Crypto Valley:
- Introduction
- Evolution and digitalization of money
- Financial systems and drivers of change
- Bank networks, processes and IT
- Overview of FinTech innovations
- Concrete application example of a FinTech startup
- Overview of InsurTech innovations
- Concrete application example of an InsurTech startup
- Overview of blockchain innovations
- Concrete application example of a blockchain startup
- FinTech and InsurTech Potentials in the field of sustainability
- The internet of value and cross-industry ecosystems
As the final result of the lecture, the students shall develop their own concepts for FinTech, InsurTech and blockchain innovations and present their final ideas in front of a sounding board consisting of entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and other thought leaders. |
| Lernziele |
Introduction to the theory and practice of FinTech and InsurTech as well as acquiring skills to develop own FinTech and InsurTech concepts. |
| Voraussetzungen |
Fundamentals of finance and business informatics / IT |
| Sprache |
Englisch |
| Anmeldung |
Binding registration takes place via the UniPortal; see notes below in the «Proof of Performance» field.
For course information and materials, registration on the OLAT e-learning platform is required from 31 August – 13 September 2026. The students themselves are responsible for verifying the course’s creditability towards their degree program.
Direct link to the OLAT course: https://lms.uzh.ch/url/RepositoryEntry/17903616242 |
| Leistungsnachweis |
***IMPORTANT*** To receive course credit and earn academic credits, registration via the Uni Portal from 31 August (starting at 9:00 a.m.) – 13 September 2026 is MANDATORY.
Late registrations and withdrawals will not be accepted. Once the registration period has ended, participation in the course is MANDATORY. If the course is not completed without a valid reason and without proper withdrawal (including supporting documentation; see the Exam Guidelines), the course will be considered failed (grade 1). |
| Abschlussform / Credits |
Group seminar thesis (80%) and final presentation (20%) / 3 Credits
|
| Hörer-/innen |
Ja |
| Kontakt |
puschmann.thomas@gmail.com |
| Literatur |
Text book |