Fintech

Create, disrupt, and innovate in the fast-paced world of finance

Limited spots.

About the Course

Fintech is a highly practical course that will increase your knowledge of modern finance through real-world examples. You will learn about the challenges inherent in fintech, the opportunities it presents, and the regulations that govern it, emerging with new ways to conduct your business and support customers.

After completing the course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the digital transformation of the financial services sector.
  • Advocate for fintech technologies and their disruptive power.
  • Increase your employability in a rapidly expanding field.
  • Implement real-world fintech innovations in your working environment.

 

Earn a credential certifying completion from the University of Chicago and become part of the UChicago network.

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Career Outlook

Financial technology, used to improve and automate the delivery and use of financial services, has exploded since the advent of the smartphone. By incorporating new technologies into their services, companies can cut down on operational costs and gain a competitive edge. Consumers have come to expect these reduced costs, reflected in fintech’s high global adoption rate. As banks and firms endeavor to keep up with and invest in technology-based solutions, the global fintech industry presents ever-expanding career opportunities in cybersecurity, investment risk analysis, and market evaluation. The fintech field is expanding rapidly and needs innovators, thought leaders, decision-makers, and high achievers from diverse backgrounds, including software development, finance, and marketing.

$

106

k

The average annual base pay for an app developer in the United States.

Source: Glassdoor

16.5

%

The projected CAGR of the global fintech market from 2024 to 2032.

Source: Fortune Business Insights

64%

The global adoption rate of consumers who engage with fintech.

Source: EY

  • App Developer
  • Blockchain Developer
  • Compliance Expert
  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Data Scientist
  • Financial or Business Analyst
  • Product Manager
  • Quantitative Analyst

Meet Your Instructor

instructor Sourav Ghosh

Sourav Ghosh, MSc

Vice President at an Investment Bank

Sourav Ghosh has worked in high-frequency algorithmic trading firms for over a decade. Along with fintech, his areas of interest include probability theory and stochastic processes, statistical learning and inference, and natural language processing.

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Do you have questions?

The University of Chicago Approach to Online Learning

Our online learning programs are crafted with your specific needs in mind. Programs combine e-learning with live, interactive sessions to strengthen your skill set while maximizing your time. We couple academic theory and business knowledge with practical, real-world application. Through online learning sessions, you will have an opportunity to grow your professional network and interact with University of Chicago instructors and your classmates.

“By directly involving students in the challenge of securing the right data and exploring potential solutions, we’re equipping them with the foundational skills required to deliver tangible results to clients.”

Register Now

Are you ready to take a leap forward and immerse yourself in a new learning experience? Register online or schedule a call to request more information. Enroll now and gain valuable knowledge and skills that will boost your career to the next level.