CERTIFICATE PROGRAM FinTech Certificate 12 total credits | average 9 months to complete 26 DAYS Left to Apply 8 JAN Start Date Format Online Tuition $14,604 Courses 4 courses Term Spring 2024 Apply Now Expertly Navigate the Evolving Financial Services Landscape FinTech continues to disrupt the financial sector. This interaction of finance and technology offers companies countless opportunities to improve everything from customer interactions to investment strategies. The online Graduate Certificate in FinTech enables professionals to deepen their understanding of fintech fundamentals and ecosystems, develop new and relevant skills, and advance their careers. Admission Criteria To enroll in the online Graduate Certificate in FinTech program a candidate must complete an online application, in which they will submit: A resume A bachelor’s degree transcript from an accredited college or university* Also, candidates must complete a virtual or written interview with a Student Success Manager. *An unofficial transcript is acceptable for admission; an official transcript is due by the start of the first course. $92 billion was invested in global FinTech in 2022 25% projected market growth through 2025 17% expected growth in finance employment over the next decade Certificate Courses There are 4 required online courses, which are not in any prescribed order. You may take them in the order that works for you when your selection is available. Financial Analytics This course teaches statistical techniques for business, economics, and finance, and how and when to apply those techniques to decision-making. Learners will use data analytics software, apply financial analytics in real-world situations, and use statistical and prediction models to analyze and address financial industry problems. They will also analyze time-series data and evaluate risk-reward trade-off. What You’ll Learn Understand statistical data analysis, how it works, and where/when to apply it. Work with data using analytics software that is used in organizations across the world. Apply financial analytics in real-world situations. Use statistical and prediction models to analyze and address financial industry problems. Analyze time-series data and evaluate risk-reward trade-off. Atoms / 03.Icon / Course Detail / Book Credits 3 credits Atoms / 03.Icon / Course Detail / Calendar Terms This course is offered every semester. Subject to Change Course ID FTA 710 × Financial Analytics Gain an understanding of statistical techniques for business, economics, and finance and how to apply those techniques to decision-making. This course teaches how to analyze time-series data and evaluate risk-reward trade-off. Learners will use data analytics software, apply financial analytics in real-world situations, and use statistical and prediction models to analyze and address financial industry problems. Learn More Atoms / 03.Icon / Plus Circle Data Management This course is foundational to understanding databases, data management, and data mining. Learners will interpret database structure for searches and reporting, understand the importance of database development and data warehousing in business intelligence, explore the latest methods for transforming large amounts of data, and discuss data manipulation best practices. What You’ll Learn Interpret database structure for searches and reporting. Understand the importance of database development and data warehousing in business intelligence. Explore the latest methods for transforming large amounts of data. Discuss data manipulation best practices. Atoms / 03.Icon / Course Detail / Book Credits 3 credits Atoms / 03.Icon / Course Detail / Calendar Terms This course is offered every semester. Subject to Change Course ID FTA 712 × Data Management Develop a foundational understanding of databases, data management, and data mining. This course examines the importance of database development and data warehousing in business intelligence. Learners will explore the latest methods of transforming large amounts of data and how to interpret database structures for searches and reporting. Learn More Atoms / 03.Icon / Plus Circle Financial Technology Today This course is an introduction to trends, innovations, and uncertainties in financial services. Learners will discuss and assess the systems that support innovative technologies, including payment systems, personal banking, peer-to-peer lending, and portfolio management, as well as property registration, accounting and auditing, smart contracts, and financial derivatives. What You’ll Learn Understand innovations in new product and service development that increases performance in the financial services sector. Explore how fintech enhances industries supported by finance, including real estate and insurance. Assess blockchain and other technologies that support property registration, accounting and auditing. Understand how sustainability, equity, privacy, and the greater good are important considerations in the use of financial analytics and the development of financial technologies. Atoms / 03.Icon / Course Detail / Book Credits 3 credits Atoms / 03.Icon / Course Detail / Calendar Terms Spring 2024 Summer 2024 Subject to Change Course ID FTA 720 × Financial Technology Today Develop knowledge of the trends, innovations, and uncertainties in financial services. This course explores how fintech enhances industries supported by finance, including real estate and insurance. Learners will also discuss and assess the systems that support innovative technologies, including payment systems, personal banking, peer-to-peer lending, portfolio management, and more. Learn More Atoms / 03.Icon / Plus Circle Emerging Technology This course offers an overview of some of the world’s emerging technological practices, including: blockchain, cryptocurrencies, cybersecurity, robo-advising, lending and payment systems, and other emerging financial technologies. Learners will explore the role cryptography plays in securing blockchain-based cryptocurrencies, and propose and evaluate new ways forward for a new blockchain. They will understand the scale, complexity, threats to, and solutions possible with cybersecurity, and analyze the opportunities and future directions for robo-advising and lending and payment systems. What You’ll Learn Understand how distributed ledger technology and blockchain technology are impacting financial services and solving critical challenges. Explore the role cryptography plays in securing blockchain-based cryptocurrencies. Propose and evaluate new ways forward for a new blockchain. Understand the scale, complexity, threats to, and solutions possible with cybersecurity. Understand how risk impacts emerging technologies. Analyze the opportunities and future directions for robo-advising and lending and payment systems. Atoms / 03.Icon / Course Detail / Book Credits 3 credits Atoms / 03.Icon / Course Detail / Calendar Terms Summer 2024 Fall 2024 Subject to Change Course ID FTA 722 × Emerging Technology Survey some of the world’s emerging technological practices, including: blockchain, cryptocurrencies, cybersecurity, robo-advising, lending and payment systems, and other emerging financial technologies. This course will explore the role cryptography plays in securing blockchain-based cryptocurrencies. Learners will understand the scale, complexity, threats to, and solutions possible with cybersecurity, and analyze the opportunities and future directions for robo-advising and lending and payment systems. Learn More Atoms / 03.Icon / Plus Circle Meet FinTech Faculty Mohamed A. Desoky, Ph.D., MBA Wake Forest University Merav Ozair, Ph.D. Wake Forest University Stephan Shipe, Ph.D. Wake Forest University David Fogarty, Ph.D. Wake Forest University Jacob Case Wake Forest University Request Infomation Paying for School SPS is in the process of getting the online Certificate in FinTech approved for Financial Aid. There are several financial assistance options available for you to start this journey and see your career take off. The SPS Office of Financial Aid is here to help you navigate various funding resources through scholarship opportunities, employer reimbursement, the FAFSA, and more. *Please note: Academic Year 2022-2023 tuition rates are $1167 per credit hour. 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