FinTech

Program suspended admission beginning Fall 2021.

FinTech is the use of technology to innovate, improve and facilitate the delivery of traditional financial services. The objective of the FinTech Certificate is to introduce students to the foundations of FinTech and employable technical skills including artificial intelligence and the development of algorithms.

Please Note: The FinTech Graduate Certificate may be completed fully online, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.

International students (F or J visa) are required to enroll in a full-time course load of 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Only 3 of the 9 credit hours may be taken in a completely online format. For a detailed listing of enrollment requirements for international students, please visit http://global.ucf.edu/. If you have questions, please consult UCF Global at (407) 823-2337.

UCF is not authorized to provide online courses or instruction to students in some states. Refer to State Restrictions for current information.

• CAP 5636 - Advanced Artificial Intelligence 3 Credit Hours
• COT 5405 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3 Credit Hours
• FIN 6515 - Analysis of Investment Opportunities 3 Credit Hours
• FIN 6779 - FinTech in Decision Making 3 Credit Hours Fall only
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• FIN 6778 - Foundations of FinTech 3 Credit Hours Spring only

Admission is open to those with documentation of a bachelors degree from an accredited institution recognized by UCF or participation in a UCF graduate degree program. Students who maintain graduate standing in a UCF graduate degree program during the time required to complete a graduate certificate are eligible for this certificate. An application to the graduate certificate program, a current resume, and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.

Those applying who are NOT currently enrolled in a UCF graduate program must have a minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience after completion of the bachelor's degree.

In addition to the Admissions, applicants to this program must provide:

• One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended.
• Resume/CV

Institution Codes
GRE: 5233
GMAT: RZT-HT-58
TOEFL: 5233
ETS PPI: 5233