The University of Connecticut School of Business will begin offering an advanced graduate certificate in financial technology (fintech) beginning with the fall semester.
The in-person program will be offered at the Stamford and Hartford campuses and will combine lessons in business analytics, technology solutions and financial services. The 12-credit graduate certificate is the second fintech-focused curriculum introduced at UConn this year ”“ a full master”™s degree in fintech was launched in January. All of the course credit in the new program can be accepted toward the master”™s degree in fintech.
“Fintech has disrupted traditional practices in the financial sector and changed the way we bank, shop, trade, invest, and pay our bills,”™”™ said John A. Elliott, dean of the School of Business. “We are eager to expand our educational offerings in this area and anticipate that our graduates will have a significant impact in this evolution.”
