What do top financial institutions have in common? They’re all investing heavily in fintech and hiring accordingly. Goldman Sachs recently tapped a former Google tech executive to lead tech engineering, championing automation and AI to streamline investment banking. JPMorgan Chase is scaling blockchain infrastructure. Visa and Mastercard use machine learning to spot fraud in real time. Citibank is using AI to digitize trade documents and partnering with EY and SAS to sharpen risk analytics.
Across the sector, the message is clear: the future belongs to professionals who blend business acumen with technological fluency. That’s exactly the kind of future-focused leader Northeastern University’s MS in Fintech Management is designed to shape.
Offered through the D’Amore-McKim School of Business, this 12-month, STEM-designated program equips you with the tools to develop and manage solutions involving digital payments, blockchain systems, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. But it’s not all code and computation, this is a management degree, which makes it even more powerful. You will also develop the leadership and business skills needed to navigate compliance, lead digital strategy, and think critically about the ethical implications of automation and AI.
“Our MS in Fintech Management off is designed for this exact moment, when technology is transforming everything,” says Felipe Cortes, Associate Teaching Professor of Finance. “You won’t just earn a degree, you’ll gain the skills, confidence, and business insight to drive fintech innovation in any organization.”
Northeastern’s signature experiential learning model ensures classroom insights are tested in the real world. Source: Northeastern University
Northeastern University’s global campus network puts students at the heart of emerging industries around the world — and when it comes to the future of finance, few cities rival Miami. Rapidly evolving into a global financial hub, Miami has attracted major players like Blackstone, Citadel Securities, and Goldman Sachs, drawn by its close ties to Latin American markets and its vibrant innovation ecosystem.
The MS in Fintech Management program is STEM-designated. For F-1 international students, STEM designation by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) offers an additional benefit. When you complete your program, you may become eligible to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT), which, if granted, allows you to work in the US for up to 12 months. By graduating with a STEM-designated degree, you may be eligible to apply for a 24-month extension of OPT — for a total of 36 months of temporary employment authorization in the US.
The MS in Fintech Management equips you to lead in fintech with in-demand business skills. Source: Northeastern University
At Northeastern, learning goes far beyond the classroom, and that’s especially true in the MS in Fintech Management program. From day one, you’ll apply what you learn to real financial challenges. This hands-on approach builds your confidence and sharpens your problem-solving skills.
Through D’Amore-McKim’s signature experiential learning opportunities like micro-internships, virtual job simulations, and hands-on projects, you’ll gain practical experience that sets you apart. You’ll also benefit from faculty who bring deep industry expertise and global insights into every lesson. This blend of academic rigor and real-world application is what makes a Northeastern education so powerful. It helps you think more creatively, adapt more quickly, and prepare for the fast-changing demands of the fintech world.
For high-impact career support, head to Northeastern’s Graduate Career Center. Like many other schools, Northeastern’s Graduate Career Center offers the basics: resumé reviews, interview prep, and job boards.
But their services and resources go far beyond the basics, much further in fact. More than just a center, it is a true partner in your journey, helping you shape your strategy, connect with employers, and grow every step of the way. From day one, the Graduate Career Center works with you to create a personalized career roadmap, align it with your goals, and move forward with confidence. With everything from foundational tools to strategic guidance, this is career support that does not just open doors; it helps you step through them.
At Northeastern, career planning is built into the experience and helps students achieve their most ambitious goals.
And that includes international students. If you’re a non-native English speaker, Northeastern’s Global Student Success (GSS) team adds another layer of support, one that’s always tailored to what you need. GSS offers language support, cultural adjustment workshops, and academic skills coaching, so you’re never just getting by, but growing every step of the way.
The MS in in Fintech Management was built to move with the market, and with you. And in a city like Miami, where financial innovation meets international opportunity, there’s no better place to begin building what’s next. RSVP now to join upcoming events at D’Amore-McKim School of Business.
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