FinTech Graduate Certificate

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.

Total Credit Hours Required: 12 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree

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.

Program Prerequisites

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.

Degree Requirements

Required Courses

• Complete all of the following
  • Complete the following:
    • CAP5636 - Advanced Artificial Intelligence (3)
    • COT5405 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms (3)
    • FIN6515 - Analysis of Investment Opportunities (3)
  • Complete at least 1 of the following:
    • FIN6779 - FinTech in Decision Making (3)
    • FIN6778 - Foundations of FinTech (3)

Grand Total Credits: 12

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines