Fintech Concentration

The fintech concentration will teach MBA students current models and topics in financial technology to manage subject matter experts.


Courses surveying recent advances in financial technology, as well as specific knowledge in blockchain and digital payment systems, will prepare students to understand how managers utilize these skills in the industry.


Courses

FA 582 - Foundations of Financial Data Science
FE 513 - Lab: Practical Aspects of Database Design (1 credit)
FA 595 - Financial Technology (FinTech)
FA 591 - Blockchain Technologies & Decentralized Finance
FA 596 - Digital Payment Technologies and Trends


Program Educational Objectives

The concentration is designed to introduce MBA students to think critically about the challenges and opportunities from technology-driven changes in finance to bring about organizational success.


Graduates with this concentration will be able to

  • Pursue greater leadership responsibilities.

  • Approach management decisions with the knowledge of using technology to enhance organizational capabilities.

  • Apply new financial technologies and techniques to the challenges they face as professionals.

Intended Audience

The concentration will allow MBA students to learn more about the financial technology industry. Students should complete BIA 610 as well as FA582+ FE513 prior to the rest of the classes in the concentration.


Contact

Brian Rothschild
Director, Graduate Management Programs
School of Business
Stevens Institute of Technology
Babbio Center 405
(201) 216-3677
[email protected]