2024-74

Motion Introduced by: Curriculum and Academic Programs Committee

Date of First Reading: March 25, 2024

Date of Second Reading: April 29, 2024

Title of Motion: Request from the W. P. Carey School of Business – Department of Finance – for the establishment of an undergraduate degree – BS in Financial Technology

Action Requested: This curricular proposal has received all college, school, unit and university administrative approvals, and is being presented to the Senate for review and voting decision. 

Rationale: The BS in Financial Technology is designed to provide students the technical skills and finance domain knowledge necessary to succeed in this rapidly growing industry. Students will develop an understanding of key concepts, technologies and trends shaping the industry, and they will learn to analyze and evaluate the opportunities and challenges presented by financial technology innovations. They will also develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to help them effectively apply solutions to real-world challenges.