UCH - FNT - header - image

Fintech

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

Request More Information

Inquiring For
Work Experience

By clicking the button below, you agree to receive further communications. We may contact you with updates about new programs and products. Upon submission you are granting the University of Chicago permission to contact you by email, telephone, WhatsApp, or SMS. You may unsubscribe or update your email preferences via the link found at the bottom of every email at any time. Courses sponsored by third parties, including employers, are subject to additional terms and conditions of service. View our terms and privacy policy.

After completing the course, you will be able to:

After completing the course, you will be able to:

  1. Describe the digital transformation of the financial services sector.

  2. Advocate for fintech technologies and their disruptive power.

  3. Increase your employability in a rapidly expanding field.

  4. Implement real-world fintech innovations in your working environment.

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive credentials certifying completion from the University of Chicago, including a digital badge, and become part of the UChicago network.

Course Modules

Learn about fintech from industry insiders.

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.

$106k

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

Our Approach to Online Learning

Our Fintech course focuses on applying fundamentals to blockchain, risk modeling, and more. Over eight weeks, you will explore the impact of fintech from multiple perspectives.

Flexible

Make the most of your time with a format that lets you study and complete coursework at your own pace. If you are unable to attend webinars or live sessions, you can access them later.

Interactive

Our interactive content includes videos from instructors at the University of Chicago and visual and graphic materials that provide real-life examples.

Personalized

The instructional assistant—a subject matter expert—will accompany you on your journey through the content, answering your questions and providing feedback on your work.

Meet Your Instructor

UCH Faculty Sourav Ghosh
Sourav Ghosh, MSc

Vice President at an Investment Bank

Unique Program Features

UCH - Unique Program Features - AID - ENG - Icon 1
Live Sessions
UCH-icon-world-class
World-Class Instructors
UCH - Unique Program Features - AID - ENG - Icon 3
Hands-On Learning
UCH - Unique Program Features - AID - ENG - Icon 4
International Networking

This course is an excellent fit for:

  • Consultants who want to leverage fintech innovation to give their clients sound advice.

  • Financial analysts and others interested in exploring fintech concepts and real-world applications.

  • Professionals in banking and financial services looking to learn about fintech challenges and risks.

Didn't find what you were looking for? Schedule a call with one of our Program Advisors or call us at +1 315 810 9499.

Home to 101 affiliated Nobel laureates, UChicago is where learners turn ideas into impact.

Starts on

Enroll Now