Financial Technology Major
Get Future-Ready with Elon’s Financial Technology Major
With Elon University’s Financial Technology (FinTech) major, you will blend finance, data analytics and technology to prepare for careers in digital payments, blockchain, investment platforms and other innovations transforming financial services.
Learning Finance at the Speed of Technology
When Elon launched its Financial Technology major in 2023, students finally had the chance to study the rapidly changing world of digital finance directly in the classroom. Courses in blockchain, emerging financial technologies, data analysis, and trading introduce students to the tools reshaping how money moves and how markets operate.
Students like Krishna Bliss quickly discovered how relevant the coursework is. During his internship at BP on the gasoline trading desk, he used the Python skills gained from Data Analysis in Finance. He saw firsthand how analytics, automation, and technical fluency are becoming essential across financial careers.
Faculty describe the major as a response to an industry in transition. Students are energized by the opportunity to study innovations happening in real time and to prepare for roles in areas such as digital payments, blockchain applications, wealth management, and financial data analysis. Elon’s emphasis on hands-on learning and emerging technologies helps students stand out as the financial sector continues to evolve.
Why Choose the FinTech Major at Elon
Blend finance and technology
Build a strong foundation in financial theory while learning the technical skills that drive innovation, including blockchain fundamentals, Python-based analytics, and emerging financial technologies.
Hands-on learning with real tools
Work with industry software and data platforms used in trading, automation, and financial modeling. Apply what you learn through projects, simulations, and analytics-driven assignments.
Future-ready curriculum
Take courses shaped by the rapid evolution of digital finance, including Blockchain and Emerging Technologies, Data Analysis in Finance, and Trading and Markets. Learn how mobile payments, digital currencies, and financial automation are reshaping the industry.
Career-focused preparation
Explore pathways across fintech startups and traditional institutions. Graduates can pursue roles in areas such as digital payments, wealth technology, real estate analytics, insurance technology, blockchain applications, and risk analysis.
Faculty expertise
Learn from professors who study the intersection of finance and technology and bring real-world insight into every course, helping students understand how innovations move from concept to practice.
High earning potential
FinTech roles are growing rapidly with competitive starting salaries. The major prepares students to stand out in financial services, technical sales, investment analytics, and fast-growing technology firms.
What you’ll learn
As a FinTech major, you will complete Elon’s strong business core and then focus on courses that combine finance, data analytics, programming and emerging financial technologies such as blockchain and digital payments. View full degree requirements in the academic catalog.