FinTech and Big Data Analytics

virginia Tech

United States of America, Blacksburg

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United States of America , Blacksburg

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines21-Aug-2023

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 50,248 / year

Next Intake 21-Aug-2023

FinTech and Big Data Analytics

About

The FinTech and Big Data Analytics Major (FBTA) is designed to meet an increasing need in the financial industry, as it rapidly embraces the use of cutting-edge technology for data collection, analysis, and decision-making.

This major includes a much more rigorous curriculum in math and programming than the typical finance degree and concludes with a capstone finance class that applies these technical skills to address emerging real-world financial problems. The major combines coursework from multiple disciplines in addition to the traditional finance curriculum.

What is FinTech?

FinTech is the integration of finance, computer science and computation modeling, and data analytics (CMDA) to solve very complex quantitative finance problems.

The application of computer science and CMDA to finance has created efficiencies and streamlined financial processes throughout many industries around the globe.

The finance industry has rapidly evolved in embracing FinTech/Quantitative Finance skill sets, and this major addresses' the need for personnel who are adeptly trained in finance, computer science, mathematics, and statistics.

Student Knowledge Outcomes

In-depth knowledge of finance and advanced analytical and computer science skills
Technical, highly specialized industry knowledge (STEM)

Targeted Skill Sets

Mathematics
Statistics
Computational Modeling

Example Careers

Financial Data Analytics
Portfolio Analytics
Risk Management Modeling & Analysis
Structure Products Modeling & Analysis
Algorithmic Trading

Full-time Placements

The first graduating classes of FinTech students have enjoyed a high percentage placement with the student finding employment in:
Consulting
Investment Banking
Credit Analysis
Financial Planning
Large Corporations
The salary range has been between $65,000-$100,000

Internship Placements

Students in the FinTech option will typically find an externship the summer after their sophomore year, and an internship after their junior year. In many instances, the junior year internship will lead to a full-time placement.

Current students have been placed in a vast array of companies for their internships encompassing banking, consulting, government, investments, financial planning, and corporations.

Visit Pamplin's FinTech and Big Data Analytics website

Disciplines

Pamplin College of Business

Requirements

Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate Education System

Virginia Tech encourages prospective students to seek the most challenging high school courses possible. Students taking International Baccalaureate (IB) courses will be considered competitive for freshman admissions. An applicant's entire academic profile will be reviewed holistically.

To receive credit for International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations, an official transcript of examination results should be forward to the Registrar's Office directly from the issuing institution. To determine how many credits you may receive please visit the Registrar's website.

All first-year and transfer students accepting admission to Virginia Tech and seeking college credits for IB examinations must arrange for an official transcript of examination results to be sent to Virginia Tech by the IB Offices once available.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 50,248

How to Apply

For students entering in 2023, Virginia Tech will exclusively use the Common App for first-year and transfer applications. While we remain a Coalition member, we have paused the Coalition application for one cycle to provide ample time to adjust to the new application platform that Coalition will be using.