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Digital Competition in Financial Services

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A Copenhagen Business School course on Coursera that views finance through a strategy and competition lens. It examines how digitalisation, fintech entrants and big-tech platforms are changing the competitive dynamics of banking, and how incumbents respond. More analytical and strategic than hands-on — aimed at managers and strategists rather than builders.

Good for: A strategic view of how digital disruption is reshaping financial services.

Less suitable if: You want hands-on fintech skills or an introductory overview.

Skills you'll gain

Business strategyCompetitive analysisFintech disruptionDigital transformationFinancial servicesPlatform competition

Is this course right for you?

A good fit if you…

You are a manager or strategist in financial services
You want the competition and strategy angle
You already grasp fintech basics

Consider something else if you…

You want to build fintech products
You are completely new to the sector
You want a broad beginner overview

Requirements: Some familiarity with financial services and business strategy helps.

Realistic time: Around 10–15 hours over a few weeks.

About this course

Digital Competition in Financial Services looks at finance through a strategy and competition lens. From Copenhagen Business School, it examines how digitalisation, fintech entrants, and big-tech platforms are changing the competitive dynamics of banking and financial services — and how incumbents respond.

What you'll learn

Understand how digitalisation changes financial-services competition
Analyse the threat from fintech and big-tech entrants
Evaluate incumbent strategies for responding
Apply competition and platform concepts to finance
Assess the role of data and networks in financial markets
Reason about the future structure of the industry

This course includes

Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language

What it costs

You can audit the course free on Coursera. A certificate needs a Coursera subscription (about $49/month) or Coursera Plus, with financial aid available.

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Is the certificate recognised?

A Copenhagen Business School certificate on Coursera is a credible learning record. It is a course certificate rather than a professional qualification or degree.

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Copenhagen Business School
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Offered by Copenhagen Business School, one of Europe's leading business schools, with a research-informed take on digital strategy and competition in financial services.

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Frequently asked questions

No. It is a strategy and competition course, not a technical or coding one.
Yes, you can audit it free; the certificate needs a Coursera subscription or Coursera Plus.
Overview courses map the sectors; this one analyses the competitive strategy — how incumbents respond to disruption.
Managers, strategists and analysts in or around financial services who already know the fintech basics.
Around 10–15 hours over a few weeks.
Free
to audit
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