Module
Hackathon Project
Module description
This module will start with an intense short course delivered with input from industry leaders. It is designed to give you the opportunity to consolidate your inter-disciplinary learning on the MSc FinTech programme into a real FinTech project. You will tackle a problem defined by a real business, and use an applied research approach that will also require you to work in a team. By experiencing the realities of working with a live business, you will have the opportunity to display the skills you have learned during the taught part of the programme in a way that maximises your employability.
Full module specification
| Module title: | Hackathon Project |
|---|---|
| Module code: | BEEM063 |
| Module level: | M |
| Academic year: | 2023/4 |
| Module lecturers: |
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| Module credit: | 30 |
| ECTS value: | 15 |
| Pre-requisites: | None |
| Co-requisites: | BEEM062 |
| Duration of module: |
Duration (weeks) - term 2: 1 Duration (weeks) - term 3:10 |
Module aims
The main aim of this module is to allow you to put into practice all the skills learned on the MSc FinTech programme in to a consolidated set that completes your training as a FinTech specialist. These skills include: working in a team, project planning, programming, report writing and presenting. Each student will be supported throughout the project by a FinTech academic, and the best performing projects will have the opportunity to present their ideas to industry leaders.
ILO: Module-specific skills
- 1. critically evaluate and enhance specific FinTech competence in core and optional areas of study;
- 2. relate real-life situation to subject specific knowledge examined through previous and current modules.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
- 3. construct and execute an extended Hackathon project;
- 4. critically engage with a variety of research materials as well as primary research (through the chosen company), if appropriate;
- 5. critically analyse a business problem using both practitioner and academic material;
- 6. demonstrate effective relationship skills and professionalism.
ILO: Personal and key skills
- 7. effectively present information orally and in writing, and formulate and deliver logical and precise arguments;
- 8. demonstrate self-direction, initiative and planning in the context of independent learning and the management of a major project.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 288 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity | 15 | Lectures in term 2 |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity | 6 | Supervision in term 3 |
| Guided Independent Study | 288 | Reading, research, preparation of project |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisor and Industry Practitioner Assessment: Students will receive feedback from real Practitioners (ongoing and/or at the end of the project). | N/A | 6-8 | Verbal or written feedback |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackathon Project Proposal Video Presentation (group) | 10 | 15 minutes | 7 | Written feedback |
| Hackathon Project report (individual) | 80 | 3,000 words | 1-6,8 | Written feedback |
| Final Presentation (group) | 10 | 10 minutes | 7 | Written feedback |
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Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackathon Project Proposal Video Presentation (group) (10%) | Video Presentation (10%, 15 minutes) | 7 | Referral/Deferral Period |
| Hackathon Project Report (individual) (80%) | Written Report 3,000 words (80%) | 1-6,8 | Referral/Deferral Period |
| Final Presentation (group) (10%) | Video Presentation (10%, 10 minutes) | 7 | Referral/Deferral Period |
Re-assessment notes
For mitigation purposes, students may be deferred in each component separately.
Syllabus plan
Topic area to be agreed with supervisor. Preparatory sessions will be provided on
- Hackathon training with real case studies
- Reflective learning
- Professionalism in the work place
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Chia, A. (2018) Hackathons Unboxed: A Field Guide to Ideating, Leading and Winning. Marshall Cavendish
Moon, J. (2004) A Handbook of Reflective and Experiential Learning: Theory and Practice. London, RoutledgeFalmer
Module has an active ELE page?
Yes
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
ELE – College to provide hyperlink to appropriate pages
Origin date
20/08/2020
Last revision date
20/08/2020