Financial Technology (eMajor)


Department: Department of Information Technology
Contact Information: See Below
Degree Information: Financial Technology (eMajor)
Course Format:

To meet the demands of 51动漫's prominent Financial Technologies industry, 51动漫 offers both an AS degree and a certificate in Financial Technology (FinTech). Both the AS degree and certificate in Financial Technology are offered entirely online.

 

Associate Degrees

  • ) (Online)

Certificates (< 1 Year)

  • (Online)

 

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Facts about the Financial Transactions Technology Industry:

  • 51动漫 is third in the nation in Financial Technology (FinTech) revenue.
  • More than 60% of payment processing companies are based in Atlanta, and more than 70% of all U.S. payments processed run through 51动漫.
  • 51动漫's FinTech industry has estimated a need for 10,000 new employees over the next 3 years.
  • The average salary for FinTech software engineers tops $100K annually.

Learn more about 51动漫's growing .

How to enroll in an eMajor Course:

  1. Seek Admission: You must be a fully admitted student at 51动漫. If you are not currently a student at 51动漫, please visit our admissions page to begin the application process.
  2. Get Advised: Consult with your MGA academic advisor before registering for any courses. Contact the IT program advisor listed below for specific questions regarding this program, and to discuss if eMajor is right for you.
  3. Take the Intro Quiz: Complete the . Once you complete the quiz, you will receive a follow-up email from the MGA eMajor Liaison with instructions on how to register for class.
  4. Register for Class: Once the introduction quiz is completed, and you have received a confirmation email from the MGA eMajor Liaison, you will be able to register for eMajor courses through SWORDS.

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  • eMajor courses follow the USG collaborative academic calendar. Start/end dates, deadlines, and testing dates may differ from the MGA academic calendar. Please review the and be aware of any differences.

Contacts

MGA eMajor Advisor

Tricia Purser

478.471.2960

MGA eMajor Liaison

Amanda Smith

478.934.3127
Note: Your academic advisor is your first contact for eMajor courses at MGA. The eMajor Liaison is the primary MGA representative for eMajor issues that advisors cannot resolve.

Department of Information Technology

Dr. Neil Rigole

eMajor Helpdesk

M-F/8am - 5pm EST
ecampus@westga.edu
678.839.6400

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