Degree in Financial Technology (FinTech)

Bachelor of Science - STEM Certified
WPI Business School students working in a modern classroom with a financial and tech overlay

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. 

Value Proposition Description

  • 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 
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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.

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.

More Value

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. 

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The Business School
Kwamie Dunbar
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.

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