Fintech at Kennesaw State University

Explore fintech programs at Kennesaw State University—including the master’s degree, graduate certificate, and undergraduate minor—and see how each pathway builds practical expertise in digital payments and financial technology careers. Our programs help connect fintech concepts to everyday tools such as Apple Pay, PayPal, and Cash App, showing how consumer payment platforms reflect broader innovation in financial services.

Explore Fintech Pathways at KSU

 

Why Study Fintech at KSU?

Fintech by the Numbers

Located in a Global Fintech Hub

More than 70% of U.S. payment card transactions flow through companies based in Georgia—most located in Metro Atlanta. As a result, KSU sits in one of the nation’s strongest fintech regions, making it an ideal place to study digital payments and financial technology.

Skills You’ll Develop

Our programs build the real-world fintech skills employers look for, including:

  • Digital payment systems & transaction technologies
  • Financial data analytics and business intelligence
  • AI-driven decision-making in financial services
  • Payments security, fraud prevention, & cybersecurity fundamentals
  • Financial systems architecture & technology integration
  • Regulatory, risk, and compliance frameworks for digital payments

Pathways for Every Learner

Whether you're starting your career, advancing it, or pivoting entirely, KSU offers flexible fintech pathways designed for different backgrounds and goals. 

What Is Fintech?

How Fintech Is Transforming the Industry

Fintech is transforming how individuals and businesses manage money. From digital wallets and online banking to AI-driven financial tools, fintech blends software, data, and financial insight to create smarter, faster, and more secure ways to transact. 

Fintech Careers and Job Opportunities

Roles You Can Pursue

Fintech is one of the fastest-growing areas in financial services, creating opportunities across analytics, digital payments, technology operations, and risk management. Whether you’re exploring a new direction or advancing your current path, Fintech skills open doors across the U.S. and around the world.

Fintech careers span banking, payments, data analytics, cybersecurity, and technology operations across the U.S. and globally.

Roles you can pursue:

  • Digital Payments Analyst
  • Fintech Product or Project Coordinator/Manager
  • Financial Data or Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Fraud, Risk, and Compliance Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Analyst (Financial Services)
  • Financial or Payments Systems Analyst
  • Business Analyst (Fintech or Financial Services)
  • Technology Operations or Integration Specialist 

Upcoming Fintech Events

Stay connected to KSU Fintech through networking and industry events as well as info sessions.

Choose the pathway that fits your goals and learn how each program prepares you for the future of financial technology. 

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