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 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.

Students will demonstrate knowledge of business.
Students will demonstrate an ability to analyze concepts, to apply these concepts to solve business problems and use quantitative methodologies as tools to solve business problems.
Oral communication: Students will demonstrate the ability to deliver effective presentations enhanced by technology.
Written communication: Students will demonstrate the ability to write clear and concise reports.
Students will demonstrate the ability to search databases, locate, use and properly cite relevant information.
Students will demonstrate the ability to understand and use team building behaviors to accomplish group tasks.
Students will demonstrate the ability to identify ethical dilemmas and make decisions grounded in ethical principles.
Students will demonstrate the ability to use technology for effective project management.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the global context in which business is conducted.