Digital Financial Technologies
    Duration18 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 43,591 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 14, 2023

    Digital Financial Technologies

    About

    Digital Financial Technologies, MS

    The Master of Science in Digital Financial Technologies is a cross disciplinary program that prepares students for career opportunities in the area of integrating technology into providing banking, lending, payments, insurance, and investment services. It provides a strong foundation in the technologies, techniques, and tools employed in one of the largest financial technology domains, digital payments. Students will learn about cutting-edge technologies in digital payments such as blockchain, popular AI machine-learning techniques, as well as the financial knowledge required to work in the industry. Graduates of the program will be ready to immediately apply their skills to solving financial technology challenges in the real world.

    The Master of Science in Digital Financial Technologies (FinTech) is an experiential learning based program that prepares students for career opportunities in the digital payments space. Students will take courses in highly employable and specialized areas such as blockchain, crypto-currencies, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Graduates will immediately be able to apply their skills in solving financial technology challenges in the real world.

    Disciplines

    Department of Information Systems and Security

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    1. Completed online Graduate Application
    2. $60 non-refundable application processing fee*
    3. Official transcripts from each college or university attended. If the institution is outside the U.S., an international credential evaluation will be required. Applicants must not send international transcripts directly to Kennesaw State University.
    4. Bachelor's degree from a Regionally Accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.75
    5. Additional requirements by program


    *Application fee may vary by program
    **For doctoral programs, please complete a new application

    NOTE: Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics was formerly Master of Science in Applied Statistics and Analytics. If you apply prior to July 1, apply to MS Applied Statistics and Analytics.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Career

    What can you do with a Master's in Digital Financial Technologies (Fintech) Degree?

    This graduate degree will open doors in the areas such as:

    • Digital Payment Technology
    • App Development
    • Fraud Prevention
    • Data Analytics and Compliance

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 60

    How to Apply

    1. There is a $60 non-refundable application processing fee*.

    2. New applicants will be asked to create a login for the application portal. This login will also be used to upload documents, check the receipt of supplemental materials and check the status of your application.

    3. The online application should be used:

      1. For those seeking admission to The Graduate College for the first time.

      2. For previous or current KSU graduate students who are pursuing a different program or degree level (e.g., Certificate, Masters, Specialist, or Doctorate).

    NOTE: For those who have been previously enrolled as a KSU Graduate student and wish to continue in the same program**, but have NOT taken classes in the last 3 semesters (your status is inactive), please complete the Readmission Form.

    Digital Financial Technologies

    Kennesaw State University

    Kennesaw State University

    United States of America

    United States of America, Kennesaw