Course Overview:

AI and FinTech are redefining how money moves, risks are managed, and investment decisions are made. This intensive 8-week course is designed for ambitious students and working professionals who want to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. Blending theory with hands-on applications, the course explores AI-driven payments, digital lending, robo-advisory, blockchain, credit scoring, and financial regulation using real-world data and industry cases. Participants develop practical skills in machine learning, fraud detection, and financial analytics while critically engaging with ethical and policy challenges. The program concludes with a capstone project where participants design a market-ready FinTech solution relevant to emerging economies, including Pakistan.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Explain major FinTech business models and the role of AI in transforming modern financial services.

• Apply basic AI and machine-learning techniques (e.g., classification, NLP, anomaly detection) to financial datasets.

• Analyse payment systems, blockchain technologies, robo-advisory platforms, and digital lending ecosystems from a strategic perspective.

• Critically evaluate ethical, legal, and regulatory challenges associated with AI and FinTech innovations, including bias, privacy, and financial stability.

• Communicate technical and strategic insights effectively through written briefs, executive summaries, and visual presentations.

• Collaborate in teams to design, prototype, and present an original FinTech solution or business case.

Please note: We provide tailored versions of our courses to cater to the specific needs of organisations. The pricing for customised courses may differ from that of our open-enrollment courses. For more details on pricing and instructor information, kindly reach out to us via email at ces@lums.edu.pk

Course Outline

Dr. Ali Jaffri

Ali Muqadas Jaffri, Ph.D., CFA is a finance academic and practitioner with deep expertise in AI-driven financial technologies and digital transformation in finance. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics and the CFA designation, and teaches finance and FinTech-focused courses internationally. His professional and research interests include digital payments, blockchain and CBDCs, robo-advisory platforms, and credit risk analytics. Dr. Jaffri brings a global perspective with strong relevance for emerging markets, making complex FinTech concepts accessible and practical for professionals.

Application Process:

Participants must register online through the CES website by clicking on their desired course and filling out a one-page form. Before starting the registration process, please ensure that you have the following:

- A passport-sized photograph for the CES smartcard. It should be against a white background.

- Correct CNIC details.

Incorrect information provided during the registration process will lead towards cancellation of your enrolment at any stage, and participants will not be entitled to claim a refund.

Once you have completed your online registration, you may proceed to the payment section. You have two options:

1. Pay online using your bank debit/credit cards through the LUMS online payment system https://pay.lums.edu.pk

2. Download the fee voucher and deposit cash in any branch of the designated banks specified on the fee voucher.

Once the payment has been made, you will receive a confirmation email within 24 to 48 working hours, and your payment status will be updated to "ENROLLED" in the online application portal.

Installment:

KalPay Taleem offers monthly installments for all CES on-campus courses and workshop fees. For more details, contact via WhatsApp at 0328 3044414 (working hours - 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM), or visit taleem.portal.kalpayfinancials.com/sign-up to apply!

Note: CES may cancel or postpone a course due to insufficient enrolment or unforeseen circumstances. In this case, the university will refund registration/processing fee (if any) but will not be responsible for any other related charges/expenses including cancellation/change charges by airline and travel agencies.

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