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finance and business.

FINT 400 Artificial Intelligence
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the underlying concepts
of artificial intelligence. Students will develop a working knowledge of search algorithms,
probabilistic representations, learning algorithms and various artificial intelligence applications.
The course introduces different intelligence algorithms used in the industry which extend
beyond conventional technology’s capabilities. By the end of the course, students will have a
thorough understanding of algorithmic decision making, and hands on experience in
connecting the algorithms to artificial intelligence applications in computer vision, robotics, and
related domains. The course will also prepare students for external qualifications.

FINT 401 RegTech and FinTech Regulation
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to develop an understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects
concerning the evolution of FinTech and RegTech. Students will learn how to analyse and
evaluate supervisory and regulatory approaches to FinTech. By the end of this course, students
will be able to make recommendations to executives within the business environment, explain
how to respond to the changing regulatory environment.

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES (SERVICE COURSES)

ECON 100 Introduction to Economics
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to provide a general study of basic economic principles. It introduces
economics not only as a body of knowledge but also a method for understanding current
economic problems.
Major topics covered are the nature, principles and methodology of Economics; demand
and supply in the product and resource markets; national income accounting; simple national
income determination models; aggregate demand and supply analysis; money supply and
central banking; international trade and finance; and the effects of monetary and fiscal policies
on the local economy.

ECON 101-2 Principles of Economics
2 Terms; 6 Credits
This course aims to provide a general study of basic economic principles. It presents
economics not only as a mere body of knowledge but also as a method for understanding the
current economic problems.
Major topics covered are as follows: the nature and methodology of Economics; demand

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