$1500 / Finance Available
10-week course consisting of a global tour of 10 geographies’ digital money systems, business models, interoperability and their impact on financial inclusion.
Start Date
26 February 2021
Duration
10 weeks
Delivery
Online, in our digital classroom
A Global Tour
This course consists of a global tour of noteworthy experiences on digital money systems currently in use. It delivers information and insights on what’s going on across a dozen different countries and regions, and frames a number of class discussions designed to elicit thoughts on which models may be more appropriate in what circumstances.
Why do I need a course on Global Digital Money Systems?
This course is for professionals working in digital money or financial services wanting to develop a fuller understanding of the emerging landscape for digital money around the globe.
The course is entirely case study-based. It presumes a basic knowledge of the principles of digital money and the operation of digital payment systems. Students of this class should have completed the DFI-Fletcher Certificate in Digital Money or equivalent prior to taking this course.
Following completion of the course you will have an integrated global view of the current trends and scenarios in digital money playing out across the globe.
It is hoped that students will learn about and draw inspiration from alternative regulatory and industry models than those that they already familiar with, and develop a practical understanding of how the major mobile payment solutions in use today work.
Course Curriculum
Week 1
Roadmaps for the journey
Week 2
The rise of over-the-top super-platforms: China
Week 3
The rise of over-the-top superplatforms: China (part 2)
Week 4
How global internet majors are playing the field: The US & beyond
Week 5
Architecting a digital money grid from the ground up: India
Week 6
Architecting a digital money grid from the ground up: India (part 2)
Week 7
More integrated, more competitive, more private: European policy initiatives
Week 8
From Africa to Asia: Telco’s and Agents take center stage
Week 9
Building inclusive & interoperable systems from scratch: Rwanda, Peru & Jordan and a look at South America
Week 10
Summary & implications
Faculty
Dr Ignacio Mas
Executive Director
Digital Frontiers Institute
Dr David Porteous
Chairman
Digital Frontiers Institute
Gavin Krugel
CEO
Digital Frontiers Institute
Barney De Jongh
Mobile Money Practitioner
What is a Digital Money Market?
A digital money market is any real-world implementation of digital finance tools that takes on a unique form based on the local economic pressures and opportunities.
What is DFS?
DFS, or digital financial services, are any financial services that are available through digital channels, and includes payments, credit, savings, transfers and insurance.
What is Fintech?
Fintech, or financial technology, refers to any digital technological tools or business models used to support the delivery of financial services.
What is Financial Inclusion
Financial inclusion is a key part of DFI’s agenda and refers to the goal of ensuring that all people, especially marginalised groups, have access to the financial tools they need.
What is a Virtual Classroom?
A virtual classroom is a learning environment that only exists through a digital platform and that allows students to participate regardless of their geographic location. All DFI’s courses are delivered in a virtual classroom.
What is Digital Frontiers Institute?
Digital Frontiers Institute (DFI) is a digital education provider designed to prepare professionals for the challenges and opportunities they will encounter in a rapidly changing economy.
We offer flexible, cost-effective group memberships for your business, school, or government organisation. Contact us to learn more.
