Augustana University Fintech Program by Pathward™

Why study fintech?

Launched in Fall 2023, Augustana University Fintech Program by Pathward™ is the first program of its kind in the region. Students who major in financial technology (fintech) at Augustana University will:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of financial markets and institutions, as well as the fintech landscape in terms of its history, current applications and future trends
  • Apply an advanced understanding of corporate finance to the areas of risk management, portfolio theory, asset pricing and financial forecasting
  • Apply a regulatory and ethical framework to financial innovations that ensures data security, integrity and privacy for all stakeholders
  • Distinguish the role of traditional financial institutions in the banking as a service (BaaS) space and how that relates to innovations in finance
  • Understand the regulatory landscape for financial institutions operating in the fintech space and apply this knowledge to ensure compliance for the institution
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Advisory Board

Along with Augustana University’s strategic partner, Pathward™, N.A. (formerly MetaBank, N.A.), Augustana University Fintech Program by Pathward is supported by a corporate team of organizations serving as an advisory board — MarketBeat, The Bancorp, CAPITAL Services, Goal Solutions, PREMIER Bankcard and Central Payments, as well as Pathward.

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This year’s Viking Days festivities included a special dedication ceremony for Augustana’s School of Business — now the Rydell School of Business, supported by Bill and Ellen Rydell. The Augustana community celebrated on Thursday, Oct. 3, with a gathering in the Madsen Social Science Center, home of the newly-named school.

Kadin Groen ‘26, of Sioux Falls, is double majoring in finance and fintech — part of the Augustana University Fintech Program by Pathward™. This summer, Groen interned with The Bancorp in Sioux Falls. Because of Groen’s successful internship, he was offered a role at The Bancorp as a product development analyst.

Augustana is proud to announce that Dr. Roxanne Stevens has been named the university’s new dean of the School of Business. Stevens began serving in her role in mid-August. Stevens is working on both a short- and long-term plan for the School of Business that includes growth initiatives, community partnerships and student engagement opportunities — such as additional internships, student organizations and honor societies.