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FinTech (Financial Technology), Master in Business Administration

Build expertise in digital finance, financial analytics, and emerging technologies while developing the strategic skills to lead innovation in financial services.

Why Study Financial Technology?

Technology is rapidly transforming the way individuals, businesses, and financial institutions manage money. From digital banking and mobile payments to blockchain, artificial intelligence, and financial data analytics, today's organizations need professionals who understand both finance and emerging technology.

The FinTech concentration prepares you to combine financial expertise with technology-driven innovation. You'll explore programming, business analytics, data science, financial strategy, risk management, and regulatory considerations while learning how emerging technologies are reshaping financial markets, banking, investing, and payment systems.

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Degree Type
M.B.A.
Area of Interest
Business
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Program Location
  • Manhattan Campus
  • Online
Required Credit Hours
36
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Is This Concentration Right for You?

This concentration may be a great fit if you want to:

  • Combine finance with emerging technologies
  • Understand how technology is transforming financial services
  • Analyze financial data to support business decisions
  • Explore blockchain, digital payments, and financial innovation
  • Prepare for leadership roles in FinTech and financial services

Career Opportunities

Financial institutions, technology companies, consulting firms, and startups are seeking professionals who understand both finance and technology. An MBA with a concentration in FinTech prepares graduates to help organizations innovate, improve financial services, and navigate digital transformation.

Potential career paths include:

  • FinTech Product Manager
  • Financial Technology Consultant
  • Digital Banking Manager
  • Financial Data Analyst
  • Payments Strategy Manager
  • Blockchain Business Analyst
  • Digital Transformation Manager
  • Innovation Manager
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Financial Services Consultant


Career paths vary based on prior experience, industry, and professional goals.

MBA Curriculum

Every MBA student completes a comprehensive business core covering accounting, analytics, economics, finance, management, marketing, law, ethics, and business strategy before completing specialized coursework in Financial Technology.

  • ACC 602: Global Financial and Managerial Reporting
  • BUA 602: Business Analytics
  • ECO 606: Industrial Economics
  • FIN 607: Financial Management
  • LAW 600: Law, Ethics and the Principled Path in Business
  • MGT 601: Managing for Global Success
  • MKT 600: Decisions in Marketing Management
  • RMI 601: Risk Management
  • MGT 700: Seminar in Business Policy
  • FIN 639: Introduction to Financial Technology
  • FIN 669: Advanced Financial Technology
  • One Financial Technology Related Course

Select one course:

  • FIN 633: Corporate Financial Management
  • FIN 634: Investment Analysis
  • FIN 636: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Restructuring
  • BUA 635: Big Data and Data Mining
  • RMI 604: Risk Pricing Simulation


Please note, FIN 699 (Finance Internship) may be used as the third course, with the approval of the department chair for the course and the relevance of the internship. 

Experience Business Before You Graduate

Explore the Future of Finance

Technology is changing the financial industry every day. Gain hands-on experience applying financial technology concepts through experiential learning opportunities that connect business, finance, and innovation.

Featured Experiences

Global Business Experiences

FinTech is reshaping global banking, investing, payments, and commerce. Through Global Destination Courses, study abroad opportunities, and an internationally focused MBA curriculum, you'll explore global markets, innovation ecosystems, and entrepreneurial strategies while developing the perspective needed to identify opportunities in an interconnected economy.

Frequently Asked Questions

The FinTech concentration combines graduate business education with specialized coursework in finance, emerging technologies, business analytics, data science, and financial innovation. Students learn how technology is transforming banking, investing, payments, and financial services.

While an MBA in Finance focuses on corporate finance, investments, and financial markets, the FinTech concentration explores how technology—including digital payments, blockchain, data analytics, and emerging financial technologies—is transforming the financial services industry.

No. The concentration is designed for business professionals who want to understand the business applications of financial technology. Students develop a working understanding of technology while focusing on strategy, innovation, analytics, and financial decision making.

Students strengthen their knowledge of FinTech, business analytics, financial markets, innovation, strategic decision making, risk management, and technology-driven business transformation.

Yes. Tobin's MBA program offers flexible scheduling designed to help working professionals balance graduate education with their careers.

Yes. Admission to the MBA program is on a rolling basis. You may start in the Fall, Spring, or even in the summer semester.

Complete the online graduate application and submit the required application materials. Graduate Admissions counselors are available to guide you through the admissions process.

Ready to Apply?

Whether you're looking to strengthen your analytical skills, make better business decisions, or lead with data, a Tobin MBA can help you achieve your career goals.

All applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or the international equivalent before enrollment at the graduate level. In addition to the application form and non-refundable application fee, candidates should submit the following:

  • Statement of professional goals and resume, which can be uploaded as part of the application for admission.
  • Official transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools attended.
  • One letter of recommendation, obtained from professional or academic references.
  • Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are required for applicants whose native language is not English.
  • Students with international credits must also submit a course-by-course foreign credit evaluation with GPA calculation from a NACES member.
  • Applicants to The Tobin College of Business Graduate programs will automatically be considered for GMAT/GRE waivers. Submitting a strong GMAT/GRE score may strengthen applications with a less competitive GPA.

For additional information, please contact:
Office of Graduate Admission
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
8000 Utopia Parkway
Suite 114
Queens, NY 11439
718-990-1345
[email protected]

Department Faculty

K. Matthew Wong

Director of M.B.A. Programs and Professor of Finance

718-990-7359

Tobin Room 345

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