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FinTech and Big Data Analytics (FBDA)

Major Overview

The FinTech and Big Data Analytics (FBDA) major prepares students to apply finance, data analytics, computer science, and statistics to solve complex quantitative problems, enhance efficiency, and modernize financial systems.

Major Course Topics & Skills

  • Financial Analytics, Investments (including Debts, Equity, and Derivatives), Corporate Finance, Computational Modeling and Data Analytics, Statistics, Econometrics, Linear Algebra, and Multivariable Calculus
100%*

EMPLOYMENT RATE

$75K*

MEDIAN STARTING SALARY

*Data based on Class of 2025 First Destination Survey, students seeking employment.

Experiential Opportunities

  • BASIS, CREDIT, Finance Club, Finance for Females and Friends (FFF), Financial Planning Association (FPA),  FinTech Club, Investment Banking Group (IBG), SEED
  • Finance Student Advisory Council (FINSAC)

Early Career Roles

  • Capital Markets Analyst
  • Credit Risk Analyst
  • Financial Data Specialist
  • Sales and Trading Associate