The Fintech Center at the Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance
The Fintech Center at the Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance in the Muma College of Business endeavors to be a leading university-based fintech center and entrepreneurial ecosystem, with a strategic focus on helping students, faculty, the business community, and fintech entrepreneurs lead with success and positive impact in the rapidly emerging and increasingly prominent fintech driven market sectors.
Collaboration Opportunities
We’re always eager to connect with industry and community partners to explore collaboration opportunities in the fintech space. If you’re interested in working with us, contact Kassandra Patatanes at kpatatanes@usf.edu.
Master's of Science in Fintech
The STEM-designated master's of science in fintech equips students with the technical, analytical, and financial expertise needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving financial technology industry. Through a transdisciplinary curriculum that integrates programming, big data analytics, machine learning, AI, and advanced finance, students develop practical skills for success in areas such as digital assets and computational finance. Emphasizing real-world applications and global relevance, the program prepares graduates to lead innovation across emerging financial ecosystems and regulatory landscapes.
International Joint Research Symposium
USF successfully hosted its first-ever International Fintech Research Symposium in collaboration with the University of East London on Thursday, February 20th. The virtual event featured insightful discussions on AI, blockchain, and cryptocurrency, bringing together leading academics and industry experts to explore the future of global finance. A special thank you to our USF faculty for their exceptional contributions and thought leadership, which made the event truly impactful.
New Fintech Certificate
The USF Muma College of Business and the Fintech Center are excited to announce that the first certificate program, The Impact of Fintech: AI, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and the Future of Business, has officially launched! We have assembled a team of world-class faculty and industry experts to create a program designed to provide a non-technical foundational understanding of the emerging world of fintech. This certificate program is ideal for all students, entrepreneurs, working professionals who wish to gain an edge in understanding this increasingly vital topic for careers and business. Program participants can expect to learn from faculty in a productive, self-paced learning environment. Completion of the program with a passing grade will result in being granted The Impact of Fintech: AI, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and the Future of Business Certificate, issued by the Muma College of Business.