The FinTech major is intended for students interested in learning about the application of technology to solve financial problems and studying the positive impact of these applications on society. Students in this major will develop a foundation in financial markets and institutions, data structures and queries, and the use of programming languages. The major requires students to take four CS courses providing a foundation in database and programming techniques, one EC course providing a foundation in macroeconomics, three FI courses providing a foundation in financial concepts, and three FT courses providing the link between technology, financial services, and social innovation. Through the lens of the financial services sector, students will learn how the interplay between finance and technology creates efficiencies and social innovations across different geographic regions in the world.
For further information about degree requirement policies and guidelines, see the Degree Requirements page.
Major Requirements
Major Courses (34 Credits)
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| CS 150 | Introduction to Data and Information Management | 3 |
| or CS 160 | Data-Driven Decision Making |
| CS 230 | Introduction to Programming with Python | 3 |
| CS 350 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
| CS 370 | Introduction to Machine Learning | 3 |
| EC 112 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| FI 305 | Principles of Accounting and Finance | 3 |
| FI 306 | Financial Markets and Investment | 3 |
| FI 325 | Operations of Financial Institutions | 3 |
| FT 323 | Introduction to FinTech | 3 |
| FT 324 | Blockchain Applications and Decentralized Finance | 3 |
| FT 370 | Investment Applications of Natural Language Processing | 4 |
The Business Environment (6 Credits)
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| CS 305 | Business Processes and Systems | 3 |
| MG 300 | Strategic Management | 3 |
General Degree Requirements
Foundations for Success (15 Credits)
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| FDS 100 | Falcon Discovery Seminar | 3 |
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| EMS 101 | Critical Reading and Writing | 3 |
| or EMS 101L | Critical Reading and Writing with Lab |
| or EMS 102 | Critical Reading and Writing for ESOL |
| or EMS 102L | Critical Reading and Writing for ESOL with Lab |
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| EMS 104 | Multimodal Communication | 3 |
| or EMS 105 | Multimodal Communication for ESOL |
| CS 100 | Solving Business Problems with Information Technology | 3 |
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| MA 105 | Mathematical Foundations for Business | 3 |
| or MA 105L | Mathematical Foundations for Business with Lab |
| or MA 107 | Applied Calculus for Business |
| or MA 107L | Applied Calculus for Business with Lab |
| or MA 131 | Calculus I |
| or MA 131L | Calculus I with Lab |
Context and Perspectives (18 Credits)
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Business Dynamics/Business Administration Minor (18 Credits)
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
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| AC 115 | Introduction to Financial Reporting and Analysis | 3 |
| EC 111 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| FI 118 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
| LA 100 | Business Law | 3 |
| MG 116 | Human Dynamics in Organizations | 3 |
| ST 113 | Business Statistics | 3 |
Communication Intensive
All students are required to take a three-credit course designated as a Communication Intensive. This requirement can be met within a variety of course subjects in both Arts & Sciences and Business. Communication Intensive courses are designated with a "CI" in the course schedule. Transfer students with a minimum of 30 credits will be waived from the Communication Intensive requirement.
Please note that certain majors have an additional three-credit Communication Intensive built into their major requirements, separate from the general CI requirement.
Additional Requirements
Arts and Sciences Electives (15 Credits)
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| 15 |
Unrestricted Electives (15 Credits)
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| 15 |
Total: 121 Credits
