Financial Technology (B.S.)

Location(s): Main Campus

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Program Summary

This innovative program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving intersection of finance and technology. Through a comprehensive curriculum, students will gain expertise in areas such as blockchain technology, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, all within the context of financial services. With a focus on hands-on learning, students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios, preparing them to tackle the challenges of the modern financial landscape. The FinTech program at Southern Utah University is committed to fostering critical thinking, creativity, and ethical decision-making, ensuring that graduates are not only technically proficient but also well-equipped to navigate the ethical considerations of the financial technology industry.

Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the major. (For students who double-major in a business major, they must complete the required business foundation, business core, and upper-division major classes with a GPA of 2.5 or better.)
Credits older than 10 years must be approved by the CSCY Department Chair before being allowed to count towards the major due to the rapid change in the industry.

General Education Requirement (30-35 Credits)

See General Education for course options.

Core Course Requirements (12-15 Credits)
Breadth Area Requirements (16-20 Credits)

Please note: All students must complete a minimum of 30 credits between the Core and Breadth Area requirements.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)

Bachelor of Science Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement 12 Credits

* Note: A portion of the B.S. requirements may be met by fulfilling the General Education Core and Breadth Areas. Because of this, these credits are typically not counted in the degree total at the bottom of page. Some students majoring in non-science fields may need additional math/science courses to reach the minimum 12 credits. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

Financial Technology Curriculum (97 Credits)

Mathematics Requirements (16-18 Credits)

CS 2300 - Discrete Structures 3 Credit(s)
MATH 1050 - College Algebra 4 Credit(s) * (can be used to fulfill General Education Quantitative Literacy requirement)

Statistics/Data Science Course

Complete one of the following:

MATH 1031 - Statistical Reasoning 3 Credit(s) * (can be used to fulfill General Education Quantitative Literacy requirement)
MATH 1040 - Statistical Inference 4 Credit(s) * (can be used to fulfill General Education Quantitative Literacy requirement)
MATH 1190 - Introduction to Data Science 3 Credit(s) * (can be used to fulfill General Education Quantitative Literacy requirement)

Calculus Course

Complete one of the following:

MATH 1100 - Applied Calculus 3 Credit(s) * (can be used to fulfill General Education Quantitative Literacy requirement)
MATH 1210 - Calculus I 4 Credit(s) * (can be used to fulfill General Education Quantitative Literacy requirement)

Applied Mathematics Course

Complete one of the following:

MATH 3150 - Applied Statistics 3 Credit(s)
MATH 3500 - Actuarial Mathematics 3 Credit(s)

Note

* Students who are not prepared for this math course may need additional math credits/preparation. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for more information.

Computer Science & Cybersecurity Requirements (33 Credits)

CS 4150 - Machine Learning 3 Credit(s)
CS 4200 - Big Data Analytics 3 Credit(s)
CS 1400 - Fundamentals of Programming 3 Credit(s)
CS 1410 - Object Oriented Programming 3 Credit(s)
CS 2420 - Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures 3 Credit(s)
CSCY 1200 - Critical Thinking for Logic and Design 3 Credit(s)
CSCY 1250 - Introduction to FinTech 3 Credit(s)
CSCY 2000 - Web Development 3 Credit(s)
CSCY 2100 - Spreadsheet Applications 3 Credit(s)
CSCY 3200 - Database Design and Management 3 Credit(s)
CYBR 2500 - Data Communications and Networking 3 Credit(s)

Business Requirements (27 Credits)

ACCT 2010 - Accounting Principles 3 Credit(s)
ACCT 2020 - Managerial Accounting 3 Credit(s)
ACCT 3100 - Accounting Information Systems 3 Credit(s)
FIN 4760 - Investments II 3 Credit(s)
FIN 3250 - Managerial Finance I 3 Credit(s)
FIN 3260 - Managerial Finance II 3 Credit(s)
FIN 3750 - Investments 3 Credit(s)
FIN 3770 - Financial Institutions and Markets 3 Credit(s)

Economics Course

Complete one of the following:

ECON 2010 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Social & Behavioral Sciences requirement)
ECON 2020 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Social & Behavioral Sciences requirement)

Additional Support Requirements (9 Credits)

Communication Course

Complete one of the following:

COMM 1010 - Introduction to Communication 3 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Humanities requirement)
COMM 2110 - Communication in Human Interactions 3 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Humanities requirement)
COMM 2120 - Team Work, Decision Making, and Leadership 3 Credit(s)
MGMT 2020 - Business Communication 3 Credit(s)

Ethics Course

Complete one of the following:

ACCT 3350 - Business Law and Ethics 3 Credit(s)
CSCY 2400 - Technology and Ethics 3 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Social & Behavioral Sciences requirement)

Project Management Course

Complete one of the following:

CYBR 2900 - Technology Project Management 3 Credit(s)
MGMT 3600 - Project Management 3 Credit(s)

Financial Technology Electives (12 Credits)

Complete 12 credits from the following:

ACCT 4890 - Internship 1-3 Credit(s)
ANLY 2500 - Introduction to Business Analytics 3 Credit(s)
ANLY 3250 - Data Management and Organization 3 Credit(s)
ANLY 4100 - Data Analytics I 3 Credit(s)
ANLY 4110 - Data Analytics II 3 Credit(s)
CSCY 4890 - Internship 1-9 Credit(s)
CS 2450 - Software Engineering 3 Credit(s)
CS 4720 - Artificial Intelligence 3 Credit(s)
CYBR 2750 - Systems Security 3 Credit(s)
CYBR 3400 - Practical Cryptography 3 Credit(s)
ECON 3010 - Managerial Economics 3 Credit(s)
ECON 3150 - Principles of Econometrics 3 Credit(s)
ECON 3210 - International Economics and Finance 3 Credit(s)
MATH 2170 - Applied Linear Algebra 3 Credit(s)
MKTG 3010 - Marketing Principles 3 Credit(s)
MGMT 3180 - Management and Organizations 3 Credit(s)

Free Electives (0-4 Credits)

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn a minimum of 40 upper-division credits (courses numbered 3000-4999). Students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

Total Credits, B.S. Degree: 120-132

Program Learning Outcomes

Utilize the technologies shaping the future of finance.
Analyze how competing interests may influence the way FinTech reshapes traditional banking.
Apply financial management principles and financial models within the FinTech ecosystem.
Identify and collect appropriate data to support robust inferences and predictions to facilitate decision-making.
Produce software and process-based solutions to meet real-world consumer and industry finance sector needs.