FINA 6237 — Fintech, Financial Innovation, and Blockchain
3 semester hoursGraduateLectureusually offered: fallBostonOnlineHybridOnline
Offers a broad overview of the world of fintech from the perspectives of both large financial institutions and small startups. Explores the dynamic intersections of finance and technology with a deep understanding of financial innovation, fintech trends, and blockchain technology. Presents a comprehensive understanding of regulatory challenges, risks, and opportunities within the fintech landscape. Focuses on cutting-edge concepts that are shaping the financial industry. Analyzes the impact of blockchain technology, understanding its role in creating secure, transparent, and immutable financial ecosystems.This course is only available to students who matriculated in a Northeastern program prior to Fall 2026 that requires completion of this course.
Prerequisites
- FINA 6203 (min C-)
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 29 | 100 | 29% | 71.0 |
| Summer B 2025 | 1 | 13 | 200 | 7% | 187.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 9 | 35 | 26% | 26.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 27 | 150 | 18% | 123.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 0% · T 12% · W 0% · Th 0% · F 0%
Common patterns: async (88% of sections), T (12% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Alper Koparan (76% of students) · reviews
- Xiaochuan Tong (24% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Alper Koparan (100% of students) · reviews
Summer B
- Alper Koparan (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (FINA course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All FINA courses · Plan it at numap.app