Program Overview

Fintech Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Fintech is designed for finance professionals at all levels and other professionals interested in seeking specialized training in financial technology and data analytics to keep up with transformative changes in the financial industry and advance their careers. This 15-hour program focuses on financial technology (fintech), including topics like an introduction to fintech, blockchain, statistical inference, dynamic modeling, big data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, robo advisors, algorithmic trading, financial derivatives, and portfolio analysis and management.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet general University of Missouri-St. Louis Graduate School admissions requirements.

Certificate Requirements

• Required:
  • FINANCE 6570: Introduction to Fintech (3 hours)
  • FINANCE 6576: Blockchain: Applications in Finance (3 hours)
  • Electives (9 hours): Choose three of the following:
    • FINANCE 6503: Computer Applications in Finance
    • FINANCE 6520: Security Analysis
    • FINANCE 6524
    • FINANCE 6572: Financial Data Analytics
    • FINANCE 6574: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Finance
• Total Hours: 15

Academic Affairs

The University of Missouri-St. Louis is committed to academic excellence and provides a comprehensive education to its students. The Fintech Graduate Certificate program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the field of financial technology.