Augustana University Launches Fintech Programme, Offering Scholarships Worth up to USD 1,00,000

4-year interdisciplinary programme focuses on payments, lending, wealth management, and blockchains with internships, students will learn fintech skills, including computer programming and data analytics

Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA has announced the launch of its four-year fintech undergraduate programme. The programme's first students will graduate in 2027, and applications for the fall of 2023 are currently open.

The programme aims to offer students the ability to use technology to make financial services faster, better, and more convenient with four specialisations: payments, lending, wealth management, and blockchains

Dr. Colin Irvine, Provost and Executive Vice President of Augustana University, said "As a liberal arts university, Augustana University is meeting the demands of the 21st century by offering a fintech programme, which will provide students hands-on experience in areas such as blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and artificial intelligence, among others. Augustana University launching this program is first of its kind in the region and the program comes with the support of our strategic partner, Pathward NA (formerly MetaBank NA).”

The programme is interdisciplinary, and students will take courses in accounting, finance, computer science, statistics, and economics, along with completing an internship arranged by Augustana with local companies. For deserving students, scholarships worth USD 15,000 to USD 25,000 per year are also available.

"We are excited to get started," said Raymond Leach, Fintech Programme Director at Augustana University. He added, "The skill sets and tools that will be taught include specific bundling of computer programming and data analytics, and the topics specific to fintech, along with relevant internships.”

Programme Duration: 4 years

Fees per year (Residential meals tuition): USD 52,000 for four years

Scholarships per year: USD 15,000 to USD 25,000

Scholarship Eligibility: Indian students and young professionals can apply for undergraduate scholarships worth up to $25,000 during four years of education. Applicants must have a minimum SAT score of 1230, an IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent, a GPA of 3.25, and submission of a compelling essay.

Last date to apply: June 01, 2023

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