The Bachelor's degree program in Finance and Technology, offered by the FoETI at Western Balkans University, was designed to fill the gap, the need in the FinTech world, which is fast-evolving nowadays.
This study program is the one you should choose if you have a passion for numbers and data, but also want to follow up on the latest trends in the technology world.
Bachelor in Finance and Technology includes finance coursework and also provides in-depth knowledge and understanding of the theories and
evolution of FinTech
data-driven financial modeling
financial data mining
machine learning
financial data analytics
and new innovations in the financial sector, including:
AI
blockchain
cryptocurrency
machine learning
IoT
audit
Big Data etc.
The primary goal of the program is to develop students who have the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue competitive professional careers in the volatile market of finance. That’s why this study program offers the opportunity to gain experience at the cutting edge between finance and technology. Students will develop quantitative and deep financial analytical skills as well as coding and programming capabilities.
Graduates may pursue various career paths after completing the FinTech program. In particular:
careers in finance
technology
entrepreneurship
investment banking
wealth management
international finance
commercial banking
insurance
information technology
social entrepreneurship, etc.
Graduates may work for FinTech startups as well which concentrate on:
alternative lending
cryptocurrency management and trading
blockchain technologies
banking
insurtech
machine learning
data mining applications
cybersecurity.
Some may work for traditional financial services companies, which are in need of staff with technical skill sets to improve existing business practices and/or develop new processes related to technological innovations.