U of U launches new Master of Science in Financial Technology – Utah Business
U of U launches new Master of Science in Financial Technology – Utah Business
Publish Date: 2026-06-03 15:06:00
Source Domain: www.utahbusiness.com
SALT LAKE CITY — The University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business has announced the launch of a new Master of Science in Financial Technology (MSFT) program, expanding the school’s portfolio of specialized master’s degrees in response to growing demand at the intersection of finance, data, and emerging technology. The program will welcome its first cohort in fall 2026.
The launch comes as Utah continues to gain momentum as a financial technology hub. A 2025 report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute and the University of Utah’s Fintech Center found that Utah’s fintech industry included 67 companies that supported nearly 8,000 direct jobs and over $1 billion in annual wages, with the average salary of $131,500 doubling the state average. As financial technology continues to reshape how individuals, businesses, and institutions transact and manage capital, the need for professionals who bridge the gap between finance and technology has accelerated.
Powered by a unique partnership between the David Eccles School of Business, the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering, and the S.J. Quinney College of Law, students in the MSFT program will engage in interdisciplinary coursework, experiential learning, and a capstone experience focused on real industry challenges.
“Utah has emerged as a national hub for financial technology, creating demand for talent that understands both finance and technology,” said Kurt Dirks, Dean of the David Eccles School of Business. “This program is designed to prepare students to help companies innovate, grow, and thrive by combining technical fluency, financial expertise, and an understanding of the broader business and regulatory environment.”
The MSFT program connects students to Utah’s booming fintech industry through the University of Utah’s Fintech Center, an interdisciplinary hub where education, industry, and innovation come together to shape the future of financial technology. Through faculty…
