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Gain leading-edge knowledge, analytical skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and growth for individuals, businesses and organizations in the dynamic field of financial technology & analytics.
Why Study Financial Technology & Analytics?
In today’s rapidly evolving financial sector, professionals with an expertise in fintech and analytics will be in high demand. Sacred Heart University’s interdisciplinary program prepares students to be innovative in areas such as digital payments, blockchain and financial data security. As the financial industry increasingly relies on technology and data-driven decision-making, professionals with the skills and knowledge in fintech and analytics will have promising career prospects and opportunities to drive transformative change in finance. This degree not only opens doors to lucrative job opportunities but also empowers students to lead financial innovation.
Top RankedNamed one of the Nation's Best Undergraduate Business Programs by U.S. News & World Report
Why Earn Your BS in Financial Technology & Analytics at Sacred Heart?
In this program, you’ll focus on the technical and communication skills essential for success in the financial industry. When you graduate, you’ll be ready to excel in corporate finance, investments, financial markets, international finance, private wealth management, financial analytics and more. You’ll also:
Build skills in financial problem-solving and technical skills
Gain Excel, Python, PowerBI and SQL expertise
Learn how to lead innovative and transformative change through data-driven decision making and forecasting
Explore digital payments, blockchain and financial data security
Student Managed Investment Fund
What additionally sets Sacred Heart’s BS in financial technology & analytics apart is the University’s Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF). Students gain real-world experience in financial markets, investment management and valuation. Students who are participating in the SMIF program work with experienced alumni and investment professionals, with oversight from faculty, to learn about the investment management process. Students conduct sector analysis, analyze potential investments, develop equity research reports and pitch potential investments to grow the portfolio.
Launched in 2014, this experiential learning opportunity is offered to any student interested in finance. Students are divided into teams, each with a team leader, an alumni adviser and a specific sector focus. Each semester, teams present their recommendations to a panel of peers, alumni, donors and faculty, receiving constructive feedback and recommendations.
Experienced Faculty & State-of-the-Art Resources
You’ll learn from expert faculty with extensive experience at corporations, banks and governmental institutions throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia. You’ll also:
Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor With 28 years at IBM, Russ Porter brings unparalleled industry expertise to Sacred Heart University’s BS in financial technology & analytics program. As IBM’s former vice president of finance, global business services, he led financial strategies for a multibillion-dollar enterprise. Most recently, he served as the CFO and senior vice president of strategy, technology and analytics at the Institute of Management Accountants, a global association focused on accounting and finance professionals. With his extensive experience in financial planning, analytics and leadership, he can share real-world insights into data-driven decision-making with his students. Porter is committed to preparing future financial and analytics professionals with the skills needed to thrive in today’s dynamic business landscape.
Versatile Career Preparation
You’ll develop valuable professional skills in problem-solving, job search and collaboration, as well as:
Gain expertise in quantitative methods
Hone written and verbal communication
Acquire field internship experience and career assessment skills
Interested in doing a double major? Students frequently pair the financial technology & analytics major with finance, accounting or economics
IBM Credentials and Excel Certification
As part of the curriculum, students earn IBM SkillsBuild credentials in data science & artificial intelligence. Students also become Microsoft Excel certified and can pursue an optional advanced certification.
Dual Degree Program Options for Financial Technology & Analytics Majors
Sacred Heart University’s dual degree programs provide a defined pathway for incoming freshmen to move seamlessly from an undergraduate to a graduate degree.
While some of our dual degree programs require specific undergraduate majors, others are open to almost all undergraduate disciplines. Apply to a dual degree program as an incoming freshman and you’ll have the opportunity to be admitted directly into the graduate program of your choice at the same time as your admission as an undergraduate student. Students are encouraged to reach out to your admissions counselor to discuss dual degree options.
STEM Designated Program
This is a STEM-designated program, which means you will be trained in areas of technology and math that are in high demand with U.S. employers. This program allows international students with F1 visas to extend their OPT in the U.S. by 24 months after graduating (36 months in total).
Pave the Wayfor Financial Analytics Success
Undergraduate students can continue with graduate studies at Sacred Heart through the Master of Science in finance & investment management (MSFIM) or the Master of Science in business analytics & applied AI (MSBAAI). The Jack Welch College of Business & Technology is one of the elite business schools worldwide accredited by AACSB International.
Gain the advanced technical training you need to become a leading financial professional, well versed in the latest investment theory, mathematics, statistics and data-intensive analysis.
Gain advanced skills to collect, analyze and interpret data to drive strategic business decisions with hands-on training in data management, statistical analysis and applied techniques.
IBM Credentials and Excel Certification
