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"description": "Fintech is changing the world we live in. The evolving intersection between the financial services industry and technological innovations is driving the need for highly trained professionals with both advanced financial skills and requisite technological skills.\r\n\r\nWith an MS in fintech —provided in partnership by the <a href=https://www.ucf.edu/college/business-administration/\">College of Business</a> and <a href=https://www.ucf.edu/college/engineering-computer-science/\">College of Engineering & Computer Science</a> —you'll be able to capitalize on the opportunities and challenges triggered by the disruptive technologies of fintech. The program's interdisciplinary curriculum provides you with employable technical skills in areas such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, crowdfunding, cybersecurity, mobile application development and peer-to-peer lending.\r\n\r\nThroughout your courses, gain hands on experience collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams and solving real-world challenges. Learn how to:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Gain a deeper understanding about the current financial system, critically examine inefficiencies and develop effective/efficient solutions</li>\r\n<li>Formulate business plans for a new fintech venture that solves a necessity in the current market and defend the plan</li>\r\n<li>Conceptualize, design and implement websites and artificial intelligence systems</li>\r\n<li>Use data to inform financial decision making and implement technologies</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\nWhether you're looking to complete an <a href=https://www.ucf.edu/online/degree/fintech-ms/\">online master's in fintech</a> or an on campus program, UCF provides you with the options and flexibility needed to help you live, work and learn. Upon graduating, you'll be prepared to work at the nexus of emerging technologies and the financial sector. This rapidly growing industry is in high-demand across the nation, providing you with stability and the opportunity for career advancement.\r\n\r\n<strong>Related Graduate Certificates:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=https://www.ucf.edu/degree/cyber-risk-management-certificate/\">Cyber Risk Management Certificate</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=https://www.ucf.edu/degree/entrepreneurship-certificate/\">Entrepreneurship Certificate</a></li>\r\n</ul>",
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