The MS in Financial Technology is a 33-credit hours program that includes core courses, courses from two of three specialty areas (advanced financial mathematics, FinTech analytics, or FinTech development), and a realistic capstone project. Applicants to the MS in FinTech program must have prior college-level statistics and finance/accounting preparation.
Requirements for the MS in Financial Technology (FinTech) include the following:
Three core courses (9 credits), as follows:
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MIS 510 Business Application of Blockchain Tech
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MIS 520 Artificial Intelligence and its Business Applications
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MIS 587 Business Applications in Machine Learning
Three courses from any two of the three specialty areas (18 credits), as follows (note: one selected course from each specialty area must be FIN 530 or FIN 540):
Specialty in Advanced Financial Mathematics
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FIN 530 Cryptocurrencies and Financial Markets
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FIN 540 Financial Analytics
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MA 571 Financial Mathematics I
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MA 572 Financial Mathematics II
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MA 573 Computational Methods of Financial Mathematics
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MA 574 Portfolio Valuation and Risk Management
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MA 575 Market and Credit Risk Models and Management
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MA 590 Computational Statistics
Specialty in FinTech Analytics
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FIN 530 Cryptocurrencies and Financial Markets
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FIN 540 Financial Analytics
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DS 502 Statistical Methods for Data Science
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MIS 502 Data Management for Analytics
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DS 503 Big Data Management
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DS 541 Deep Learning
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OIE 559 Adv Perspective Analytics: From Data to Impact
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MIS 584 Business Intelligence
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MIS 571 Database Applications Development
Specialty in FinTech Development (for those who have taken CS 5007, CS 5008, or equivalent, we recommend taking CS 528)
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FIN 530 Cryptocurrencies and Financial Markets
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FIN 540 Financial Analytics
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CS 5007 Intro to Prog Concepts, Data Struct and Algorithms
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CS 5008 Networks and Systems
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CS 5084 Intro to Algorithms: Design and Analysis
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CS 513 Computer Networks
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CS 528 Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing
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CS 573 Data Visualization
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CS 578 Cryptography and Data Security
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MIS 583 User Experience Applications
Capstone Experience (3 credits), as follows:
About the MS in FinTech Capstone
One of the central priorities in WPI’s educational philosophy is the application of academic skills and knowledge to real-world problems. The capstone project represents a substantive evaluation and application of coursework covered in the program. Students are encouraged to select projects with practical significance for the advancement of their company’s competitive position as well as their own personal development. The project is administered, advised, and evaluated by WPI as part of the learning experience, but students are encouraged to seek mentorship from experienced colleagues in the FinTech profession. The presence of or degree of participation from a mentor is made at the discretion of the student or the organization sponsoring the program.
Application Requirements
Applications are considered on a rolling basis; international applicants should apply by June 15 for fall and November 6 for spring, while domestic applicants should apply by July 15 for fall and December 15 for spring. It's recommended that applicants complete their application within 15-30 days of submission.
A complete application consists of:
- Resume
- Transcripts for all post-secondary colleges or universities
- Statement of purpose
- Three letters of recommendation submitted electronically via the online application from individuals who can comment on your qualifications for pursuing graduate study
- $70 application fee
Note: Applicants are required to have completed at least one prior college-level statistics and finance/accounting preparation course. GRE/GMAT scores are not required.
