Fintech

Fintech at Kennesaw State University

Explore fintech programs at Coles College - 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

Fintech Master’s

Gain advanced skills in digital payments, data analytics, and financial technology to prepare for high-impact Fintech roles.

Fintech Certificate

Build essential fintech and digital payments skills for working professionals seeking fast, practical career growth.

Fintech Minor

Add in-demand fintech and digital payments expertise to complement your major and boost your career opportunities.

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.

Welcome to the Financial Technology (Fintech) programs at Kennesaw State University!

The world of finance is changing quickly, and technology is driving that change. At Kennesaw State, you’ll learn how digital payments, data, and innovation are shaping the future of finance across a wide variety of industries, from entertainment and healthcare to retail, business and beyond.

Whether you’re exploring a new career path or building on your current experience, you’ll find a community focused on practical learning and real-world impact. Our programs connect technology and business, giving you the skills needed to succeed across a wide range of industries.

You'll gain hands-on experience during the program and build connections with industry partners that often lead to opportunities with top companies in digital payments and fintech.

With more than 27 years of experience in the payments industry, I continue to refine a program that is not just theoretical, but also useful, relevant, and immediately applicable.

I invite you to explore our fintech programs and see how Kennesaw State can help you take the next step.

Nick Suppiah
Program Director, MS in Digital Payment Technologies (Fintech)

What Is Fintech?

How Fintech Is Changing the Industry

Fintech is changing how people and businesses manage money. It includes tools like digital wallets, online banking, and AI-driven financial applications. These tools use software and data to make financial transactions faster, more efficient, and more secure.

Why Study Fintech at KSU?

Fintech by the Numbers

Fintech is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, and Georgia is at the center of that growth.

70%+

Georgia processes 70%+ of all U.S. payment card transactions.
#1 U.S.

Atlanta is the #1 U.S. hub for digital payments processing.
200+

200+ fintech and payments companies call Georgia home.
Trillions

Fintech is a multi-trillion-dollar global industry that continues to grow rapidly.

Located in a Global Fintech Hub

More than 70% of U.S. payment card transactions flow through companies based in Georgia, many of them in Metro Atlanta.

This places KSU in one of the nation’s strongest fintech regions, making it a powerful location to study digital payments and financial technology.

Skills You’ll Develop

Our programs build the real-world fintech skills employers look for across a range of roles, including:

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

These skills open the door to roles across product, analytics, security, compliance, and technology.

Fintech Careers and Job Opportunities

Roles You Can Pursue

Fintech is one of the fastest-growing areas in financial services, with opportunities in analytics, digital payments, technology, and risk. Whether you’re changing careers or advancing in your current role, fintech skills can open doors across the U.S. and around the world.

These roles span multiple areas of the fintech industry, from product and analytics to security and operations.

Examples of roles you can pursue:

Digital Payments Analyst
Fintech Product or Project 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

Explore what’s ahead and find opportunities to learn, connect, and get involved. From hackathons and career fairs to networking and industry events and conferences, there’s always something happening to inspire, challenge, and engage you.

Explore Your Fintech Path

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