Financial Technology ,BS
Computer Programming, Data Analytics, Financial, Financial Advisor, Financial Analyst, Innovation, Technology
Are you interested in shaping the future of finance? Gain the technical skills and finance domain knowledge necessary to succeed in this rapidly growing field. Your pathway to an innovative career at the intersection of finance and technology starts here.
Financial technology, commonly referred to as fintech, is a rapidly growing field that has revolutionized financial services. The permeation of technology into traditional banks and financial services firms and the use of technology to improve financial services have led to more efficient, convenient and accessible financial products for consumers and businesses alike, opening opportunities for innovation across the financial sector.
In the Bachelor of Science program in financial technology, students develop an understanding of key concepts, technologies and trends shaping the industry, and they learn to analyze and evaluate the opportunities and challenges presented by financial technology innovations. Students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to help them effectively apply solutions to practical challenges.
- College/school:
W. P. Carey School of Business
- Location: Polytechnic
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 210 - Brief Calculus
- Math
intensity: Moderate
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
Additional requirements:
First-year admission requirements: 1230 SAT Reasoning or 25 ACT score, or graduated in the top 8% of high school class, or have an overall high school GPA of 3.40 in ASU competency courses (scale is 4.00 = "A").
First-year applicants should select an additional major when applying for admission. Additional choices may include any of the W. P. Carey business Bachelor of Arts programs or any other degree program outside of the W. P. Carey School of Business. Students who are not admissible to a W. P. Carey business BS major and who did not select a second major or are not admissible to their second major choice are placed in a business BA program in the W. P. Carey School of Business.
Readmission requirements: Students must meet first-year admission requirements by way of high school GPA, test score or class rank and must have a transfer GPA of 3.00 (if applicable) and a cumulative ASU GPA of 3.00.
Transfer admission requirements:
Transfer admission requirements (30 or more credit hours after high school): transfer GPA of 3.00 and a score of 1160 (prior to March 2016) or 1230 SAT Reasoning (after March 2016) or 25 ACT score, or graduated in the top 8% of their high school class, or have an overall high school GPA of 3.40 in ASU competency courses (scale is 4.00 = "A"). Transfer students should select an additional major when applying for admission. Additional choices may include any of the school's BA programs or any other business or other degree program outside W. P. Carey School of Business. Students who are admissible to the university but do not meet admission requirements for this degree and did not select a second major or are not admissible to their second major choice will be placed in a BA program in the W. P. Carey School of Business. Students not interested in the degree or campus location may reach out to wpcareyug@asu.edu for assistance selecting another degree program.
Students should visit the W. P. Carey School of Business website to determine if they meet change of major requirements. Students who are ready to change their major should submit their request through the school's advising website.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
As globalization continues to impact the way people live and work, international experiences have become vital to success in every field of business. Through international study and internships, students gain valuable skills that employers are looking for, including communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, motivation and a real-life perspective on business applications worldwide. Business students can participate in Global Education programs nearly anywhere in the world and gain valuable internship experience in many global business hubs.
The W. P. Carey School of Business recommends these programs for students majoring in financial technology.
Graduates are equipped to contribute to the financial services landscape through work in a variety of areas, including developing new payment systems, improving security in financial institutions, and using data analysis to make investment decisions, often using next-generation technologies such as machine learning and blockchain. With this versatile degree, graduates are well-positioned to pursue a wide variety of roles such as:
- financial analyst: leveraging data to drive investment recommendations and decisions
- financial examiner: ensuring compliance with laws and regulations that govern financial and securities institutions and transactions
- financial quantitative analyst: developing analytical tools to construct optimal portfolios, measure performance and attribution, or model prices
- financial risk specialist: quantifying risk to assets, the earning capacity and success of an organization
- software developer: writing, updating and maintaining computer programs or software packages for new financial products and solutions
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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23.2%
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$113,990
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-11.2%
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$97,800
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7.6%
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$95,080
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6.1%
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$73,810
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Department of Finance
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SANTN 230
wpcareyfin@asu.edu
480-727-5183
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
