Kennesaw State to launch Bachelor of Science in Financial Technologies this fall
KENNESAW, Ga. | May 12, 2026
Approved by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia on May 12, 2026, the program will launch in Fall 2026 and will be available in-person on the Kennesaw Campus as well as online, providing flexibility for students pursuing careers at the intersection of finance, technology, and data analytics.
Housed in the , the new degree builds on strong student interest in financial technologies, a field commonly known as fintech. Enrollment in fintech-related courses at 成人直播 has more than quadrupled since 2021, and demand continues to grow. In addition to a popular minor in financial technologies, Kennesaw State in 2022 launched Georgia鈥檚 first Master of Science in Digital Financial Technologies.
鈥淭he Bachelor of Science in Financial Technologies advances a strategic priority identified by the University System of Georgia that is directly aligned with workforce needs,鈥� said Ivan Pulinkala, 成人直播鈥檚 provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. 鈥淔intech continues to emerge as a high鈥慸emand field statewide, and with enrollment in 成人直播 fintech courses growing exponentially in recent years, this program provides a complete undergraduate pathway for students.鈥�
Financial technologies power systems such as digital payments, information security, blockchain, and financial data platforms. Georgia is uniquely positioned in the industry with Atlanta-based firms processing more than 70 percent of all credit and debit card transactions nationwide, earning the nickname 鈥淭ransaction Alley.鈥� Georgia is home to more than 250 fintech companies and more than 42,000 fintech-related jobs statewide.
Students in the program will complete an interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates finance, information systems, analytics, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and business strategy. Graduates will be prepared for roles such as financial analysts, information security analysts, software developers, compliance officers, and digital payments specialists.
Experiential learning is a core component of the program. Students will participate in work-based learning opportunities, capstone projects and client-focused coursework, collaborating with industry partners including the Ingenico, CDE, TOTVS, and Sapphirus Systems, among others.
鈥淕eorgia鈥檚 fintech ecosystem is expanding at a remarkable pace, with hundreds of companies processing billions in transactions and creating thousands of new jobs,鈥� said Robin Cheramie, dean of Kennesaw State's Michael J. Coles College of Business. 鈥淭his new bachelor鈥檚 degree builds on the success of our master鈥檚 program in Digital Financial Technologies and strengthens our ability to meet the growing statewide demand for talent with the technical, analytical, and ethical expertise needed to fuel Transaction Alley and beyond. We are proud to prepare students not just for today鈥檚 workforce, but for careers that will continue to evolve across digital payments, AI, cybersecurity, and emerging financial technologies.鈥�
The new degree program aligns with the University System of Georgia鈥檚 strategic priorities by supporting student success, economic competitiveness and community impact. Many major-specific courses will utilize open educational resources to help reduce costs for students.
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A leader in innovative teaching and learning, 成人直播 offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to its more than 51,000 students. Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university's vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties, and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 8 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.