Semester-wise Syllabus for M.Com in FinTech & Blockchain

Semester 1: Foundations of FinTech & Finance

1. Digital Finance & Financial Markets

   • Evolution of FinTech

   • Payment Systems (UPI, CBDCs, SWIFT)

   • Regulatory Sandbox (RBI, SEBI guidelines)

2. Blockchain Fundamentals

   • Cryptography Basics

   • Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)

   • Smart Contracts (Ethereum, Solidity)

3. Financial Accounting & Analytics

   • FinTech-driven Accounting (AI in Reconciliation)

   • Data Visualization (Power BI, Tableau)

4. Programming for Finance (Python/R Basics)

   • Financial Data Scraping

   • Basic Algorithmic Trading Scripts

5. Elective 1

   • Digital Banking & Neobanks

   • Cybersecurity in Finance

Semester 2: Core FinTech & Blockchain Applications

1. Cryptocurrencies & Digital Assets

   • Bitcoin, Ethereum, Stablecoins

   • Tokenization (NFTs, Security Tokens)

2. AI & Machine Learning in Finance

   • Credit Scoring Models

   • Robo-Advisors

3. RegTech & Compliance

   • KYC/AML Automation

   • GDPR, FATF Regulations

4. Blockchain for Business

   • Supply Chain Finance

   • Cross-Border Payments (Ripple, Stellar)

5. Elective 2

   • InsurTech

   • Crowdfunding & P2P Lending

Semester 3: Advanced Topics & Hands-on Labs

1. DeFi (Decentralized Finance)

   • DAOs, Yield Farming, Liquidity Pools

   • Risks & Regulatory Challenges

2. Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)

   • Global Case Studies (e-Yuan, Digital Euro)

3. Financial Modeling for FinTech Startups

   • Valuation of Crypto Projects

   • Pitch Deck Preparation

4. Elective 3

   • Quantum Computing in Finance

   • Blockchain Auditing

5. Internship/Industry Project

   • Work with FinTech startups, banks, or blockchain firms.

Semester 4: Research & Specialization

1. Capstone Project

   • Build a FinTech/Blockchain prototype (e.g., Wallet, Smart Contract)

2. Emerging Trends

   • Metaverse & Virtual Economies

   • Green FinTech (Carbon Credits)

3. Legal & Ethical Aspects

   • Smart Contract Disputes

   • Data Privacy Laws

4. Elective 4

   • Web3 & DAO Governance

   • Fraud Analytics

5. Dissertation

   • Research on topics like CBDC adoption, DeFi risks, etc.