Finance and Technology

Accounting and Finance

About the Major

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Lead at the intersection of finance and innovation. Beyond traditional finance coursework, you’ll dive deep into high-demand areas such as data-driven financial modeling, machine learning, blockchain, and financial data analytics. Prepare for a future where technology and finance converge — and position yourself at the forefront of industry innovation.

Career Activation

Along with your academics, you will develop the necessary skills to succeed through career planning and exploration activities. Our undergraduate degree programs offer important career-prep courses, like resume preparation, interview techniques, job-search techniques, business etiquette, and professionalism.

Required Internships

To start your career, you need hands-on experience in addition to classroom knowledge. That’s where an internship comes in. Work with one of our local corporate partners or a non-profit. Many students secure permanent positions after their internships are over.

Barney School Faculty

Our Barney School faculty support and facilitate more than academic terminology and concepts. You will learn through case studies, completing classroom projects with our business partners and internships. Our faculty bring academic materials to life.

Degree Requirements

The program combines core classes, specialized courses, electives, and an internship. You will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

Course catalog.

All students start with the following core classes that build a foundation in finance, data, analytics, and more.

Money and Banking
Alternative Investments and Cryptocurrency
Financial Data Analysis and Machine Learning
Predictive and Business Analytics
Business Data Mining
Internship in Finance
One 3-credit elective course from the following list:
- Investment Analysis
- Project Management
- Essential Computing Skills for Business Success
- Engineering and Design
- Programming Foundations
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Principles of Database Systems
- Data Visualization

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Money and Banking
Financial Data Analysis and Machine Learning
Predictive and Business Analytics
Business Data Mining

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Career Outlook

Designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in today’s FinTech landscape, this degree opens doors to exciting careers in FinTech startups, open banking, Robo-advising, cybersecurity, and more. With these specialized skills, you'll also find ample opportunities in traditional financial services, where professionals who can drive technological change are in high demand.

"This innovative program, developed by our passionate and dedicated faculty, marks a significant milestone in our commitment to excellence and innovation in business education. With a curriculum encompassing blockchain, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, our students will acquire the skills and knowledge essential for success in this dynamic field. The future of FinTech is incredibly promising, and I can't wait to see our students thrive in this sector."

Carmen Cotei, Associate Dean

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