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Barney School of Business

Finance and Technology

At a Glance

Unlock your future with a degree that combines financial expertise and technological know-how. Our Finance and Technology (FinTech) program gives you intentional preparation to solve complex problems and make bold decisions — your potential, unlocked.

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Part Time
Rolling Admission

Degrees Offered

Total Credits

Bachelor of Science

120

Minor

12

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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.

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.

Major Required Courses (21 credits)

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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Minor Required Courses

  • 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.

About the Minor

We also offer a finance and technology minor. Visit our course catalog for specific requirements.

"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

Admissions

Applications for admission are considered on a "rolling basis." We look forward to welcoming you to Barney!

Meet the Accounting and Finance Department

Irina (Jie) Bao
Assistant Professor
Accounting & Taxation

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Carmen Cotei
Associate Dean
Dean's Office for Barney

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Harvey Gilmore
Assistant Professor
Accounting & Taxation

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Barbara Lamberton
Associate Professor of Accounting
Accounting & Taxation

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Malek Lashgari
Professor of Finance
Economics, Finance, and Insurance

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Yu Lei
Associate Professor of Insurance
Economics, Finance, and Insurance

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Donald May
Clinical Instructor of Accounting
Accounting & Taxation

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Nicholas Misenti
Assistant Professor of Business Law, MSAT Program Director
Accounting & Taxation

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Ibrahim Onur Oz
Associate Professor of Accounting
Accounting & Taxation

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Quoc Phan
Assistant Professor of Finance
Economics, Finance, and Insurance

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Vivek Sharma
Assistant Professor
Economics, Finance, and Insurance

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Anthony Smith
Assistant Professor of Business Law
Accounting & Taxation

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Jiali Jenna Tang
Associate Professor of Accounting, Accounting & Finance Department Chair
Accounting & Taxation

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