Fintech at SSB

Fintech Minors

The FinTech minor positions students at the intersection of finance and leading-edge technology, preparing them for careers in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the financial industry.

This specialized program combines deep technical knowledge in machine learning, blockchain and digital payments with fundamental financial principles and risk management techniques. Students explore how emerging technologies are revolutionizing traditional financial services, from cryptocurrency and decentralized finance to algorithmic trading and digital payment systems. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on experience with the analytical tools and programming skills that drive innovation in financial technology. Whether majoring in computer science, engineering, mathematics or business, this minor provides students the technical expertise and financial acumen needed to develop next-generation financial solutions and compete for highly sought-after positions at fintech startups, traditional financial institutions embracing digital transformation and technology companies expanding into financial services. 

Non-Business Student:

Required

  • FA 590 - Statistical Learning or CS 559 - Machine Learning: Fundamentals and Applications

  • FIN 420 - A Survey of Topics in Financial Technology

  • FA 591 - Blockchain Technologies & Decentralized Finance

  • FA 596 - Digital Payment Technologies and Trends

Choose 2 electives from this list

  • QF 202 - Financial Time Series

  • QF 301 - Data Analysis and Machine Learning in Finance

  • QF 430 - Introduction to Derivatives

  • QF 435 - Risk Management for Capital Markets

This minor is not available to Business students.

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