Launched in Fall 2023, Augustana University Fintech Program by Pathward™ is the first program of its kind in the region. Students who major in financial technology (fintech) at Augustana University will:
- demonstrate an understanding of financial markets and institutions, as well as the fintech landscape in terms of its history, current applications and future trends;
- apply an advanced understanding of corporate finance to the areas of risk management, portfolio theory, asset pricing and financial forecasting;
- apply a regulatory and ethical framework to financial innovations that ensures data security, integrity and privacy for all stakeholders;
- distinguish the role of traditional financial institutions in the banking as a service (BaaS) space and how that relates to innovations in finance; and,
- understand the regulatory landscape for financial institutions operating in the fintech space and apply this knowledge to ensure compliance for the institution
