The Bachelor of Science in FinTech is a 120-credit program that includes traditional finance coursework but also provides in-depth knowledge and understanding of the theories and evolution of FinTech, data-driven financial modeling, financial data mining and machine learning, financial data analytics, and new innovations in the financial sector, including AI, blockchain, bitcoin, cloud computing, machine learning, IoT, crowdfunding, P2P lending, etc. The primary goal of the program is to develop students who have the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue competitive professional and academic careers.
Program Objectives
Financial Technology (FinTech) is a rapidly growing industry that uses technology to improve activities in finance. It has been disrupting the traditional delivery of financial services through the rapid integration of technology, algorithms, data, and mobile applications. Today, FinTech is considered to be one of the most important industries in the global economy, with over 50 billion USD of investment in start-up companies in 2018 alone, the largest skills gap with 1.5 million positions created, and the highest-paid salaries. FinTech has brought an unprecedented demand for professionals with advanced skills in finance, mathematics, programming, analytics, data science, applied statistics, and regulatory and compliance.
What can this program offer?
This degree program not only includes traditional finance coursework, but also provides in-depth knowledge and understanding of the theories and evolution of FinTech, data-driven financial modeling, financial data mining and machine learning, financial data analytics, and new innovations in the financial sector, including AI, blockchain, cloud computing, machine learning, etc. The primary goal of the program is to develop students who have the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue competitive professional and academic careers.