Degree in Financial Technology (FinTech)

Shape the Future of Finance Through Technology

We’re quickly moving toward a more digitized and data-intensive world. Equipped with a Bachelor of Science in Financial Technology (FinTech) from WPI, you'll be well prepared to help shape the future of finance.

While working toward your degree, you’ll be introduced to key financial technologies and their applications in financial services, all while developing a broad, solid understanding of FinTech innovations, as well as their benefits and limitations. Through WPI’s signature project-based education, you’ll learn the skills needed to meet the critical needs and growing demands for quantitative modeling, analysis in finance, and other aspects in the FinTech industry.

Develop the analytical, operational, and marketing skills needed to oversee successful, competitive, and sustainable business enterprises
Build valuable leadership and communication skills
Choose from 4 concentrations to customize your program—or create your own!
Apply the business knowledge gained in classroom to real-world projects with prominent companies
Learn from world-class faculty who are industry and scholarly leaders

The WPI Way

If you’re interested in a Fintech degree at WPI, discover our award-winning faculty, cutting-edge research, and world-changing projects, along with the inspiring accomplishments of our alumni.

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Curriculum

As part of WPI’s FinTech bachelor’s program, you’ll have the opportunity to study in the dynamic FinTech hub of Massachusetts while immersing yourself in hands-on academics. Your coursework will be taught by expert professors in the FinTech field, and cover concepts in mathematics, computer science, business, and financial technology. You can also choose one of three FinTech concentrations: financial technologies, financial analytics, and financial mathematics.

Project-based Learning

Hands-on, project-based learning is the cornerstone of the WPI experience, and a big reason why you’ll stand out to employers. As a FinTech major, your options might include supporting faculty research, conducting projects off-campus in the U.S. or abroad, and finding your niche.

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Whether it’s real-world work experience through a co-op or internship, accelerating your path with a BS/MS program, or even finding opportunities to integrate coursework with extracurricular interests, personalizing your education at WPI pays off. See how WPI changes your path.

Return on Investment

Meet Our World-Class Faculty

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Kwamie Dunbar

Associate Professor of Finance, The Business School

Dr. Dunbar is currently a tenured Associate Professor of Finance at WPI. In addition to his extensive experience in teaching and research, he has a wealth of industry experience working with several fortune 500 companies in various capacities.

Rob Sarnie

Professor of Practice, The Business School

Rob joins WPI from Fidelity Investments, where he spent 23 years in the finance industry, holding multiple executive leadership positions including VP of Strategy and Planning, VP Human Resource Systems, and VP Finance, Procurement, and Accounting Systems. Rob also previously held positions in both the public and private sectors for companies in the manufacturing and nonprofit industries.

Diane Strong

Professor & Department Head, The Business School

WPI provides an environment that values both teaching and research, which is ideal for me. I enjoy teaching at WPI because students are interested in learning and willing to work hard. My teaching focuses on how business, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations can best use computing technologies, such as database systems, electronic health records systems, and mobile apps. Students in my classes learn to design computing applications that meet the needs of organizations.

The WPI Way

Curriculum

Project-based Learning

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