The University of North Florida is introducing undergraduate and graduate programs in financial technology starting this fall. The School of Computing will offer a new fintech concentration within the bachelor’s in computing and information sciences program. Additionally, the Coggin College of Business will launch a new master’s program specifically focused on fintech. Last fall, Coggin also introduced a master’s in business analytics with a fintech concentration.
UNF aims to prepare students for the expanding fintech industry by equipping them with the necessary skills to navigate the intersection of finance and technology. The curriculum will cover topics such as financial modeling, data mining, machine learning, and financial data analytics. This initiative is led by William Klostermeyer, the dean of the UNF College of Computing, Engineering, and Construction, who believes that training students in both computing and finance will enhance their job prospects in this field.
Klostermeyer points to popular online payment apps like Venmo and Zelle as examples of fintech applications and highlights Jacksonville as a burgeoning hub for the industry. Leading fintech companies in Northeast Florida include Fidelity Information Services, SS&C, SoFi, and VyStar Credit Union. The new programs at UNF are described as hybrids of computer science and finance, emphasizing the importance of fluency in both areas for successful careers in fintech.
The UNF FinTech Academy webpage provides information on all fintech programs and career opportunities available to UNF students. Both the new undergraduate and graduate programs in financial technology will be offered starting this fall. For more information or to report any errors in the story, contact [email protected].