Nick Suppiah, Ph.D. Fintech Program Interim Director Professor of Information Systems Dr. Nick Suppiah has nearly 30 years of experience in the digital payments industry, having worked with leading fintech companies like Elavon, FIS, and WorldPay . His expertise spans payment processing, product management, regulatory compliance, database administration and more. As an academic, Dr. Suppiah has developed innovative courses with the Georgia Fintech Academy , represented Kennesaw State University at major events like Money20/20 and Fintech South , and forged key industry parterships within Atlanta’s fintech community. Solomon Negash, Ph.D. Professor of Information Systems Executive Director, MADLab Center Dr. Solomon Negash is a professor of Information Systems and certified project management professional. A true global citizen who delights in exploring diverse cultures and who has visited more than 85 countries, he brings with him 20 years of industry experience and 21 years in academia. Dr. Negash’s research focuses on classroom technology and information and communications technology for development and he teaches project management, fintech, and blockchain . He is the founding executive director of Kennesaw State’s fintech program and co- Director of the Modular Agile Deployment (MAD) Lab. FACULTY SPOTLIGHTS
I wanted to get a degree that would help me enhance my current career and introduce me to the theoretical and operational aspects of these new financial technologies...[The faculty are] providing us with innovative changes and assignments that apply to real-world scenarios and market- oriented case studies. — Devendar Bukya
MS-Fintech Alumnus SAP FICO Consultant The Principal Consulting
The Degree of Tomorrow, THE OPPORTUNITY OF TODAY As the payment industry continues to innovate, it is important that degree options match that innovation. Kennesaw State’s MS-Fintech program is structured to accommodate the intense demands placed on your time and considers your diverse educational and professional background.
100% ONLINE Whether you are a working professional looking to advance in fintech or new to the field and looking for a career change, online classes offer convenience and flexibility. With fully online, asynchronous classes, you can complete coursework when it’s convenient for you. In addition, the program has three entry points during the year, and can be completed in as little as 18 months. By combining the accessibility of online classes with the speed of an accelerated program, you can prepare for a new career without disrupting your life. NO GRE REQUIREMENT There is no GRE or GMAT requirement for applicants. The digital payments sector is an emerging industry that attracts talent from a wide variety of backgrounds, including computer science, data analytics, and accounting, just to name a few. In addition, many of the key technical, financial, and compliance concepts in digital payments are
being redefined daily. As a result, the MS-Fintech program recognizes that your undergraduate academic performance and your relevant professional experience are the most important factors in granting admission.
EMERGING INDUSTRY, ESTABLISHED FACULTY EXPERTS
While digital financial technologies represent a new industry with many of the leading businesses and technologies emerging in only the last decade, the faculty leading Kennesaw State’s MS-Fintech program are recognized experts in fields at the heart of the financial technology sector. Program faculty have real-world experience and have conducted impactful research in key concepts like mobile software development, service-oriented architecture, information systems, and legal and ethical implications of technology.
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