Degree Details

Degree Details

Overview

Choose to learn on-campus or online

As a Duke FinTech master’s student, you’ll gain a strong grasp of fundamental skills of financial engineering, as well as learn the business, policy, and ethical dimensions of developing and deploying financial technology.

The degree can be completed full-time on campus in 12 months or in 17-22 months. For part-time online, the degree can be completed in 24-29 months.

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With outstanding faculty from engineering, law, economics and business, the Duke FinTech Master of Engineering program is developing professionals with the skills to lead the next generation of innovation.

Jimmie Lenz Director and Executive in Residence, FinTech Program

Our Students

2023 Admissions Data Profile

965

Applied

270

Admitted

85

Enrolled

44%

Female

23

Average Age

3.7-3.9

GPA

Mid 50-percentile

Top Undergraduate Majors

Business/Finance

Math

Engineering

Computer Science

Economics

Fundamental Skills Gained

Computer Science and Software Engineering

Financial Engineering

Business, policy, and ethical

dimensions of developing and deploying financial technology

Time to Degree

12 to 22 months

on-campus

24 to 29 months

online

Careers

Our Graduates Pursue Careers In:

  • Quantitative analysis and trading
  • Credit, liquidity, and risk management
  • Digital assets, crypto and distributed ledger technologies
  • Payment and transaction services
  • Asset management and hedge funds
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Employers of Duke FinTech Alumni

Degree Requirements

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  • The culminating experience of the Duke FinTech program. Students in teams design and build FinTech solutions initiated by industry needs or pursue their own startup ideas.

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  • A required internship is an excellent way to gain valuable experience. Although students are responsible for finding their own internships, Duke provides a dedicated career development team to help.

    Part-time students can receive credit for applying what they learn at work, or opt to complete a project.

    Note: The 12-month track does not require an internship.

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  • On-campus students participate in a seminar series, in which they learn directly from industry leaders

    Online students participate in virtual seminars and also attend Fall residency on the Duke campus during which they participate in industry talks and classes, and meet students and faculty

Compare On-Campus (Traditional or Accelerated Tracks) or Online

The choice of online or on-campus is up to you. All students take the same courses, learn from the same faculty, and earn the same Duke degree.

On-Campus
(Traditional Track)
OnlineOn-Campus (Accelerated Track)
Minimum Time to Degree17 months to 22 months24 months to 29 months12 months
Summer Internship or ProjectInternshipProjectN/A
Class ExperienceClass attendance at Duke—In-person and virtual interaction with faculty and peersLive and recorded classes—Virtual interaction with faculty and peersClass attendance at Duke—In-person and virtual interaction with faculty and peers
Seminars and WorkshopsParticipation in a scheduled seminar seriesParticipation in seminar series and in person residency on the Duke campusParticipation in a scheduled seminar series
Academic AdvisingIn-person and virtual interaction with a faculty advisorVirtual interaction with a faculty advisorIn-person and virtual interaction with a faculty advisor
Career Services & Professional DevelopmentSupport from a team of career services professionalsSupport from a team of career services professionalsSupport from a team of career services professionals

Curriculum Schedules

  • The Duke FinTech Master of Engineering can be completed on-campus in:

    • 3 semesters—Take an elective as a fourth course in Spring 1 or Fall 2 full-time, or
    • 4 semesters—Take a final elective in Spring 2 as a part-time student
    Industry Technical Core Electives Internship
    Year 1 – First Semester
    • MENG 540: Management of High-Tech Industries
    • FINTECH 501: Seminar and Workshop
    • FINTECH 510: Programming for FinTech
    • FINTECH 520: Financial Institution Products & Services
    Year 1 – Second Semester
    • MENG 570: Business Fundamentals for Engineers
    • FINTECH 512: Software Engineering for FinTech
    • FINTECH 522: Asset Pricing and Risk Management
    • Elective
    Year 1 – Summer Session
    • MENG 550: Internship
    Year 2 – Third Semester
    • FINTECH 502: FinTech Capstone
    • Elective
    • Elective
    • Elective
    • MENG 551: Internship Assessment
    Year 2 – Fourth Semester
    • Elective
  • The Duke FinTech Master of Engineering can be completed in 12-months via the accelerated track.

    Note: A minimum of 2 years of work experience is required to be admitted into this track.

    Industry Prep Core Technical Core Electives
    Summer Session
    • MENG 540: Management of High-Tech Industries
     

    • FINTECH 510: Programming for FinTech
    • FINTECH 520: Financial Institution Products & Services
    First Semester
    • MENG 570: Business Fundamentals for Engineers
    • FINTECH 501: Seminar and Workshop
    • FINTECH 512: Software Engineering for FinTech
    • FINTECH 522: Asset Pricing and Risk Management
    • Elective
    Second Semester
    • FINTECH 502: FinTech Capstone
    • Elective
    • Elective
    • Elective
  • The Duke FinTech Master of Engineering can be completed online in five semesters.

    Industry Technical Core Electives Internship or Mentored Project Residency
    Year 1 – First Semester
    • FINTECH 501: Seminar and Workshop
    • FINTECH 510: Programming for FinTech
    • FINTECH 522: Asset Pricing and Risk Management
    • Residency
    Year 1 – Second Semester
    • MENG 540: Management of High-Tech Industries
    • FINTECH 512: Software Engineering for FinTech
    Year 1 – Summer Session
    • MENG 550/551: Internship & Assessment
    Year 2 – Third Semester
    • MENG 570: Business Fundamentals for Engineers
    • FINTECH 520: Financial Institution Products & Services
    Year 2 – Fourth Semester
    • Elective
    • Elective
    Year 2 – Summer Session (or Year 3 – Fifth Semester)
    • FINTECH 502: FinTech Capstone
    • Elective

Residency for Online Students

Provide on-campus experience that bonds students to Duke and to each other.
Provide opportunities to participate in Duke-curated professional enrichment activities including guest speakers, seminars and workshops.