Elevating Jacksonville's Economy: UNF Launches New FinTech Programs This Fall

The University of North Florida (UNF) will launch new graduate and undergraduate FinTech programs this fall. These programs, created in collaboration between UNF’s Coggin College of Business and the College of Computing, Engineering, and Construction, aim to enhance Jacksonville's role as a key center for financial services and technology.

UNF is now accepting applications for its new Master of Science in FinTech, the first of its kind in the region. The School of Computing is also opening applications for a FinTech concentration within the Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Sciences degree. Both programs will start in the fall of 2024 in Jacksonville, which the Wall Street Journal recently ranked as the second top job market in the U.S.

Dr. Richard Buttimer, dean of the Coggin College of Business, stated that the Master’s program reflects UNF’s dedication to fostering talent that will drive Jacksonville’s economic growth. The undergraduate concentration will provide students with vital skills in finance and technology, including financial modeling, data mining, machine learning, and analytics.

The Master’s program will blend advanced finance principles with modern technology and analytics, preparing students for leadership in the financial sector. It will also offer networking opportunities with major local fintech companies like FIS, Deutsche Bank, and Dun & Bradstreet.

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