Financial Technology Major
Get Future-Ready with Elon鈥檚 Financial Technology Major
With 久久热鈥檚 Financial Technology (FinTech) major, you will blend finance, data analytics and technology to prepare for careers in digital payments, blockchain, investment platforms and other innovations transforming financial services.
Building an AI Career with a FinTech Foundation
Joshua Mason 鈥25 came to Elon with interests spanning economics, business and computer science. When the Financial Technology major launched in fall 2023, it brought those interests together, giving him a path to explore the intersection of technology and financial systems.
From mentoring students at a local middle school to interning with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Mason found that each experience reinforced his passion for using technology to help others.
“That passion of helping people and using technology to do that really inspired what I’m doing now,” Mason said.
Today, Mason owns FaithlineAI, where he combines his passions for artificial intelligence and technology with entrepreneurship. His work spans AI consulting, content creation, software development, marketing and client relations, helping small businesses implement practical AI solutions.
Mason credits Elon鈥檚 Financial Technology program, including project-based coursework and mentorship from professors Mustafa Akben and Thibaut Morillon, with helping him build a professional portfolio, found the Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology Club and pursue his interests with confidence.
鈥淲hen you have smaller class sizes, the faculty are very intentional about nurturing you and helping you with the things you鈥檙e interested in,鈥 Mason said.
Why Choose the FinTech Major at Elon
Blend finance and technology
Build a strong foundation in financial theory while learning the technical skills that drive innovation, including blockchain fundamentals, Python-based analytics, and emerging financial technologies.
Hands-on learning with real tools
Work with industry software and data platforms used in trading, automation, and financial modeling. Apply what you learn through projects, simulations, and analytics-driven assignments.
Future-ready curriculum
Take courses shaped by the rapid evolution of digital finance, including Blockchain and Emerging Technologies, Data Analysis in Finance, and Trading and Markets. Learn how mobile payments, digital currencies, and financial automation are reshaping the industry.
Career-focused preparation
Explore pathways across fintech startups and traditional institutions. Graduates can pursue roles in areas such as digital payments, wealth technology, real estate analytics, insurance technology, blockchain applications, and risk analysis.
Faculty expertise
Learn from professors who study the intersection of finance and technology and bring real-world insight into every course, helping students understand how innovations move from concept to practice.
High earning potential
FinTech roles are growing rapidly with competitive starting salaries. The major prepares students to stand out in financial services, technical sales, investment analytics, and fast-growing technology firms.
What you鈥檒l learn
As a FinTech major, you will complete Elon鈥檚 strong business core and then focus on courses that combine finance, data analytics, programming and emerging financial technologies such as blockchain and digital payments.