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Certificate in FinTech

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Learn the key technologies transforming global financial services

The Certificate in FinTech is designed to provide key tools and insights to enter the emerging area of FinTech which is revolutionizing the world of financial analysis, trading, investing, and record-keeping. Students will directly engage in the design and delivery of financial services and products using these new technologies. You will learn the technological, market, and regulatory factors driving the acceleration of emerging technology use in finance, gain an understanding of key technologies such as artificial intelligence and data science, and utilize new tools in the area of algorithmic trading and machine learning and their key applications in the field. Taught by FinTech industry professionals, the courses within this certificate program provide you with opportunities to acquire and apply new skills. The certificate includes two required foundational courses and two electives and is expected to take up to two semesters to complete.

Who Should Enroll

The Certificate in FinTech is designed primarily for:

  • Individuals seeking core knowledge in emerging technology in finance.
  • Early career professionals as they seek a role in this emerging area of finance.

For questions about the program, please contact sps.finance@nyu.edu.

Learn the key technologies transforming global financial services

Format

Online

Requirements

4 Courses

Estimated Total Certificate Cost

$5,760*

*Based on course prices for AY 24-25, subject to change.

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Why This Certificate?

Acquire Key Foundational Knowledge

Learn the key technological, market, and regulatory factors driving the acceleration of emerging technology use in global financial services.

Understand Emerging Financial Technologies

Comprehend characteristics of the most important emerging technologies impacting financial services.

Gain Familiarity With Key FinTech Applications

Gain knowledge of the FinTech applications revolutionizing financial services, such as algorithmic and electronic trading; alternative data applications; and changes to the payment, trade, and settlement life cycle.

Heighten Business Analysis and Technical Skills

Obtain the analytical and technical skills most valued at Fintech firms, banks, corporations, and hedge funds.

Add New Tools to Your FinTech Skillset

Increase skill level for Blockchain Developers, UX designers, and quantitative traders, including algorithmic traders and compliance officers.

TWO REQUIRED
Algorithmic Trading

Develop advanced skills in applying the most recent best practices in algorithmic (algo) trading to optimize returns.
Machine Learning in Finance

This course is an introduction to machine learning with specific emphasis on applications in finance.

Fall 2025 Summer 2025
ELECTIVES - SELECT TWO
Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies

Learn the fundamentals of cryptocurrencies, become familiar with Bitcoin, and gain a broad overview of blockchain concepts.

Fall 2025
Intellectual Property

Gain an understanding of patent, copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property (IP) rights and their logistics.

Fall 2025
Ethics and Governance

The course will offer a broad discussion of corporate boardroom considerations, ethics in the workplace, and the issue of corporate sustainability.

Fall 2025
ULL (Ultra-Low Latency) Architectures for Electronic Trading

Develop advanced skills in architecting electronic trading (ET) and market data applications.

Fall 2025

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Certificate Specifics

Students can complete the certificate in one year. However, students are able to enroll in courses at their own pace and have up to three years to complete the certificate.  

There is no formal application for the Certificate in FinTech. We ask that you complete the Declaration of Candidacy form and you can enroll in available courses either online or by calling the Student Services Department at 212-998-7150.

Students are encouraged to enroll as soon as course registration opens on the website but must register no later than two weeks before the course start date.

No. The Certificate in Fintech does not require any prerequisites, and all courses can be taken in any sequence.

No, students pay for each course at the time of registration. Each course is paid individually as you enroll in each course.

If you have additional questions regarding this certificate, contact sps.finance@nyu.edu.

General Certificate FAQ

It’s preferable if you do, but you can still declare candidacy even after taking a course. Declaring candidacy does not commit you to completing it, but you will receive a 10% discount on future NYU SPS continuing education courses.

 

Assuming the course is part of the certificate, yes, but only if the course was taken within an acceptable time frame. The academic department gives students a specific amount of time to complete a certificate. The start date would be adjusted to the first class to which we applied the discount.  

 

Yes, if a student declares candidacy for a certificate and achieves an average overall grade of B or higher in courses counting toward the certificate, they will be awarded a certificate badge upon completion, which will be shareable on their resume and LinkedIn profile.

 

No, continuing education courses and certificates do not qualify for financial aid. 

 

Most continuing education programs do not count as credit toward a degree.

 

Please contact sps.info@nyu.edu.