Financial Technology & Innovation (Co-op)

Program Overview

In this two-year Financial Technology (FinTech) and Innovation post-graduate co-op program, you’ll learn how to leverage technologies for mobile banking, investing, borrowing services and cryptocurrency to make financial services more accessible to the public. The program begins with a curriculum that will provide international students with the Canadian context necessary for their academic and employment success. In subsequent semesters, this specialized post-grad program is at the intersection of IT and business where the combination of technology and innovation are utilized to create financial solutions for the rapidly evolving fintech space.

Program Details

Program Code

FTI1

Credential:

Ontario College Graduate Certificate

Duration

45 Weeks

International Students

Start Dates

Locations

Availability

Full Time Offerings

2024 September

London

Open

2025 January

London

Open

Your Learning Experience

FTI1 is available to international students only. Domestic students can enrol in FTI2.

Prepare for the future of finance with this two-year Graduate Certificate program in Financial Technology (FinTech) and Innovation.

FinTech is the term used to describe the emerging application of technology and innovation to traditional banking and financial services. Since 2019, adoption of fintech solutions has rapidly increased, creating a demand for newer, easier and faster FinTech solutions for consumers; thus, creating a need for people with the knowledge and skills to keep up with the demand.

The program begins with a curriculum that will provide international students with the Canadian context necessary for their academic and employment success. In subsequent semesters, this program will provide you with specialized skills on both the business and IT sides of FinTech. On the business side, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of the FinTech landscape in order to assess the future of finance and find solutions to real-world problems in the financial services industry. On the IT side, you’ll learn the technical skills needed to bring FinTech solutions to life and how to keep data secure and safe.

In this Fintech program, you’ll learn:

Financial analysis
Information security in FinTech
Regulation and privacy in FInTech
How to use AI and predictive technology
Blockchain and cryptocurrency
Big data and enterprise technology

In their final semester, students will complete a paid, co-operative work term with an industry partner.

Laptop and technical requirements

Please note, this program requires a laptop. It is recommended that students use a PC laptop vs. a Mac laptop, as Windows is required to be able to load program-specific software. For more information on specific requirements, visit the Laptop Requirements page on the Fanshawe CONNECTED website.

Career Information

Fanshawe’s Financial Technology and Innovation program will prepare graduates to take advantage of the growing opportunities evolving FinTech space. Graduates can expect to be hired as the following:

Financial Analyst

Guide fintechs by examining financial data to gain insights on trends in order to assist in making financial decisions

Blockchain Developer

Build and program apps and maintain centralized databases

Product Manager

Manage fintech projects to meet client expectations, define project scopes, develop plans and timelines, and oversee resources

Quantitative Analyst

Use statistical methods to solve financial and risk management problems

Cybersecurity Analyst

Protect fintech computer networks and systems

Financial App Developer

Create safe and secure applications for mobile banking and using the most current technology to develop new solutions to meet consumer needs

Learning Outcomes

Design secure and regulatory compliant financial technology (Fintech) mobile and web solutions to support the financial services sector.
Analyze data to inform strategic decision making when implementing Fintech solutions.
Propose cryptography solutions to support secure financial transactions to manage cryptocurrencies for various stakeholders.
Design and implement new Fintech products and services that enhance the efficiency and convenience of transactions through mobile connectivity.
Adhere to ethical and legal guidelines to ensure data security, integrity, and confidentiality in the delivery of Fintech applications.
Develop plans using principles of entrepreneurship to start up, manage, and expand a small business.
Adhere to professional practices and communication to foster positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Integrate interpersonal, teambuilding, and leadership skills to effectively participate in diverse organizational environments.