Program Overview

Fintech, MS

The financial sector is evolving rapidly, necessitating a higher degree and expertise in emerging financial technologies. The University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) offers a customizable STEM-designated Master's in Fintech, covering areas like blockchain, AI, mobile payments, and robo-advising. Electives include investments, real estate, financial markets, venture capital, and international finance. Graduates are well-equipped for the dynamic fintech industry, ready to tackle roles in financial technology.

Why Pursue a Master's Degree in Fintech?

It's no secret that well-trained fintech professionals are in high demand. Financial institutions have been heavily investing in modernizing their infrastructure, incorporating big-data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other fintech tools into their operations. Fintech delivers innovative solutions to the financial services industry. Demand for skilled fintech professionals is soaring as financial institutions update their infrastructures with technologies like big-data analytics and AI.

Program Type and Format

• Graduate, MS
• 100% Online, Hybrid

Why Earn Your Degree in Fintech at UMSL?

UMSL's internationally recognized College of Business Administration is ranked among the top two percent of business schools worldwide thanks to its dual AACSB accreditation in both business and accounting. The fintech master's degree program will provide you with a comprehensive skillset the industry demands through:

• Experiential learning opportunities, including a license to use the Refinitiv Workspace platform, access to a trading room on campus equipped with a state-of-the-art computing system and real-time financial data, internships through partnerships with many financial institutions, and more.
• Expert instructors who are highly qualified educators and researchers holding terminal degrees from the world's most prestigious institutions, bridging the classroom with the real world.
• Fintech courses online, allowing you to complete coursework for this flexible online fintech master's degree regardless of where you live and work.

Career Opportunities

• Algorithmic Trader/High Frequency Trader
  • Blockchain Developer
  • Compliance Expert
  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Digital Payment Specialist
  • Financial App Developer
  • Financial Data Analyst/Data Scientist
  • Financial Planner
  • Financial Product Manager
  • Quantitative Analyst (Quant)
  • Robo-Advisor Specialist
  • Smart Contract Engineer

Degree Admissions Requirements

Admission to the FinTech program requires an undergraduate business degree or another discipline and meeting the prerequisites for the introductory Financial Management Course (FIN 6500).

Admission Requirements

Graduate Business Programs take a holistic approach when evaluating student applications. Grade point average (GPA), letters of recommendation, and professional experience are all considered when making an admissions decision. The GMAT is not required for admission to this program. Applicants with a 3.0 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale) qualify for regular admission. Students may be admitted on a restricted status if their GPA is slightly below 3.0.

Application Deadlines

• Fall semester: July 1
• Spring semester: December 1
• Summer semester: May 1

Plan of Study

Review Full Degree Requirements. Non-Missouri Residents: Prospective students are responsible for reviewing the UMSL state authorizations page to see if this program is offered in their state throughout their program and to review the licensure or certification requirements for the state in which they reside.

Career Services

Students have access to professional career counselors who can assist in everything from resume development and interview preparation to lining up an internship or connecting you with your next full-time career. UMSL alumni also enjoy high-quality, lifelong career management programming, services, events, and resources to assist in all phases of career development.

Networking

With the largest alumni network in the region, UMSL graduate students have access to leading professionals engaged in business, research, entrepreneurship, non-profit, government, community organizations. Our academic units engage this network in curriculum development to ensure our graduate students gain the skills needed to advance along their chosen career path.

What Can You Do with a Master's Degree in Fintech?

As the field continues to rapidly grow, so too will the variety of jobs in fintech -- and a master's in fintech from UMSL can help you break into the industry and build a lasting career. For example, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for financial analysts will steadily grow over the next decade, adding an average of 31,900 jobs in fintech each year with a median annual salary of $96,220 per year. Should you be interested in becoming a financial manager, this need is expected to grow by 8% over the next decade, according to the BLS, adding an estimated 123,100 jobs in fintech each year with a median annual salary of $139,790.

Median Annual Salary and Employment Growth

• Median annual salary: $139,790
• Employment growth by 2032: 8%

UMSL College of Business

The UMSL Ed G. Smith College of Business is accredited by the world's premier business school accrediting organization, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, in both business and accounting. This places UMSL among the top two percent of business schools worldwide. UMSL College of Business faculty are inspirational teachers and top researchers. You'll learn from highly qualified educators and researchers who hold terminal degrees from some of the world's most prestigious academic institutions.