MS in Financial Technology (FinTech) Fintech is not a thing. It is a way of thinking.
ECOSYSTEM The Master’s in Financial Technology (FinTech) Degree Program looks at applications of technology to traditional financial verticals. In addition, FinTech is an umbrella term that includes InsurTech, Real Estate Technology, MedTech and RegTech. Each of these sectors seek a certain set of overarching talent and skills that can be applied to their respective disciplines. This program is designed to teach those core competencies that can be easily transferred between sectors, providing a multitude of career options and flexibility.
Smart Contracts
InsureTech
Crowd Sourced
designed to enhance the
Technology innovations
Cyber Security
Application of information technology and
customer experience Auto UW
Real Estate Tech
Reduce Friction Credit Risk Mitigation
platform economics
through efficiency and
to real estate markets.
process improvements.
Property Management
FinTech Tele Medicine
MedTech RegTech
Smart Contracts
Product, service, or EMR/ HER
solution technology to improve people’s health by preventing,
HIE
diagnosing, monitoring, and treating disease.
Information technology
Blockchain
Compliance
to enhance regulatory processes.
Fiduciary Transparency
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
Designed to harness advanced business analytics, technology solutions and financial services skills to innovate and create tomorrow’s business solutions today. Flexible Plan of Study, Experiential Learning, Dynamic Curriculum, International Opportunities, STEM designated degree.
The MS in FinTech Program requires 36 credits, including 21 core and 15 elective credits. Approved electives are concentrated in Finance or Technology allowing a student to choose a path to increase their understanding and augment their skills in either landscape.
CORE CLASSES
ELECTIVES
Introduction to Finance Models Foundations of Fintech Fintech Economics and Business Models Statistics in Business Analytics (R) Predictive Modeling Data Science / Python Blockchain Cryptocurrencies
Blockchain Applications Algorithmic and High Frequency Trading Fintech Workshop Financial Programing and Modeling Mobile Application Development Data Management and Process Modeling Visual Analytics Data Mining and Business Intelligence Introduction to Deep Learning
CORPORATE AND ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT Alumni and corporate partners are an integral resource to the growth of the Fintech program. Getting involved in and out of the classroom will lay the foundation of success for our students. Here are some examples of opportunities where you can get involved and help drive impact: The MS in FinTech Program: • Hire our students for internship and full-time opportunities • Partner with us to connect your company with our students to overcome challenges in your businesss • Join us in the classroom • Mentor our students • Support our program through our innovation fund
fintech.business.uconn.edu fintech@uconn.edu