{"id":263297,"date":"2026-06-03T15:06:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T19:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/03\/u-of-u-launches-new-master-of-science-in-financial-technology-utah-business\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T15:25:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T19:25:14","slug":"u-of-u-launches-new-master-of-science-in-financial-technology-utah-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/03\/u-of-u-launches-new-master-of-science-in-financial-technology-utah-business\/","title":{"rendered":"U of U launches new Master of Science in Financial Technology \u2013 Utah Business"},"content":{"rendered":"

U of U launches new Master of Science in Financial Technology \u2013 Utah Business<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.utahbusiness.com\/press-releases\/2026\/06\/03\/university-utah-launches-new-master-science-financial-technology-program\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-06-03 15:06:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: www.utahbusiness.com<\/a><\/p>\n

SALT LAKE CITY \u2014 The University of Utah\u2019s David Eccles School of Business has announced the launch of a new Master of Science in Financial Technology (MSFT) program, expanding the school\u2019s portfolio of specialized master\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s Fintech Center found that Utah\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\u201cUtah has emerged as a national hub for financial technology, creating demand for talent that understands both finance and technology,\u201d said Kurt Dirks, Dean of the David Eccles School of Business. \u201cThis 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

The MSFT program connects students to Utah\u2019s booming fintech industry through the University of Utah\u2019s Fintech Center, an interdisciplinary hub where education, industry, and innovation come together to shape the future of financial technology. Through faculty…<\/p>\n

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