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Financial Technology

Drive innovation in financial services

Grad certificate

Lead the future of the financial services industry by mastering the integration of technology with financial solutions.

Two Graduate Certificates in Financial Technology (FinTech) prepare you to navigate the intersection of finance and technology, supplying you with the skills to shape the future of the financial services industry.

Offered through a collaborative partnership between UW-La Crosse, UW-Parkside, and the Office of Online & Professional Learning Resource​, these two fully online, graduate-level certificate programs are tailored for working professionals. Accredited and designed to fit into your busy schedule, they provide the expertise needed to lead teams and implement emerging technologies.

A program within Computer Science & Computer Engineering

Program at a glance

  • Degree: Financial Technology (FinTech) Graduate Certificates
  • Format: Online
  • Commitment: One year
  • Program start: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Credits: 9

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This program has been suspended and is no longer accepting new applications.

If you wish, you may reach out to OPLR’s enrollment coaches to explore other options at learn@uwex.wisconsin.edu.

Graduate Certificate

Leading FinTech Transformation

  • Evaluate diverse financial institutions and the technology-enabled systems essential to their operations.
  • Analyze organizational performance using established financial metrics and assessment frameworks.
  • Design and implement strategic technology plans to advance innovation in fintech environments.
  • Apply project management methodologies to support digital transformation within financial organizations.
  • Develop digital solutions that enhance financial analytics and data-driven decision-making.

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Graduate Certificate

Emerging Technologies in FinTech

  • Leverage computational systems and advanced technologies to streamline financial operations and enhance organizational workflows.
  • Explore emerging technologies in decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain to drive innovation in financial systems.
  • Apply cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data analytics to address complex challenges within financial organizations.
  • Harness the power of AI and ML to develop intelligent solutions for real-world financial applications.
  • Implement risk management strategies and cybersecurity frameworks to safeguard financial data and ensure operational resilience.

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Career outlook

Learn more about careers
What jobs are there?

The career prospects in financial technology are promising, with job growth projected to be 12% in Wisconsin through 2031, above the national average for all occupations, according to an analysis from UPCEA Center for Research and Strategy. FinTech professionals can pursue a variety of roles, ranging from business-focused positions to more technical computing-centric careers.

Typical job titles in this rapidly expanding field include:

  • Tax managers
  • Financial analysts
  • Digital Finance managers
  • Risk analysts
  • Business analysts
  • Software developers
  • Software managers
 What salary can I expect to make?

FinTech offers lucrative career opportunities. While salaries vary depending on the specific role, the median annual salary for professionals in this field is approximately $84,000, making it an attractive sector for career advancement.

Why choose UW-La Crosse's FinTech program?

Tailored for working professionals

The flexible, online format is ideal for busy adults. Learn at your own pace, on your own schedule.

Accredited program

Programs are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that you will graduate with industry-relevant skills valued by employers. 

Comprehensive knowledge

Gain a deep understanding of how technology is shaping the financial services industry. From financial analytics to strategic technology planning, our curriculum empowers you to innovate within your organization.

100% online and flexible learning

Enjoy the convenience of accessing your courses anywhere, anytime, from nearly any device. A user-friendly web interface makes it easy to interact with instructors and peers, track your progress, and get the support you need.

Featured courses

  • FinTech Essentials
    FNT 700 | 3 credits
    This course covers the FinTech ecosystem and its technology-assisted processes including core banking systems, Automated Clearing House (ACH) processing, payment systems, Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs), money movement apps, Billpay systems, and credit card networks. Students analyze financial statements, capital budgeting techniques, and liquidity metrics, and perform cash flow, profitability, valuation analysis. Prerequisite: admission to graduate FinTech Program. Offered Annually.
  • FinTech Analytics
    FNT 705 | 3 credits
    This course covers financial data technologies, financial data visualization, and developing financial analytics applications using current analytics software tools. Prerequisite: admission to graduate FinTech Program. Offered Annually.
  • Managing FinTech Innovation
    FNT 710 | 3 credits
    Develop competencies required to cultivate an innovative organizational culture in the financial services industry. Learn how to develop, evaluate, and manage a strategic technology plan. Explore FinTech project management topics, life cycle models, development processes, business analysis, risk analysis, vendor selection and cybersecurity. Prerequisite: admission to graduate FinTech Program. Offered Annually.
  • Technologies in FinTech
    FNT 730 | 3 credits
    Students will learn how cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning and other technologies are used in a financial services context. Additional topics such as API design, robotic process automation, risk analysis, and cybersecurity will also be discussed. Prerequisite: admission to graduate FinTech Program. Offered Annually.
  • Blockchain Technologies
    FNT 735 | 3 credits
    This course covers blockchain technologies such as those used in Bitcoin and Ethereum, cryptocurrencies vs blockchain, smart contracts, Decentralized Applications (dApps), Decentralized Finance (DeFi) applications, cryptocurrency wallets, blockchain test networks and transactions, regulatory landscape, cryptocurrency trading, and implications for accounting. Prerequisite: admission to graduate FinTech Program. Offered Annually.