Financial Services Operations and Systems

Faculty: Associate Professor H. Webb, Chair; Professors Courier, Shirley; Associate Professors Alhourani, Jeffries, Jenzarli, Nelson, Papp; Assistant Professors Jain, Knapp, Veltri; Instructor L. Webb. Department of Finance Faculty: Associate Professors Ingram, Chair, Donaldson, Etling, Margetis; Assistant Professors Bryant, Flagg, Tan.

The Financial Services Operations and Systems (FSOS) major is a challenging and evolving field of study offered jointly by the Information and Technology Management and Finance Departments. This challenging field involves the innovative application of computer technology and analytical skills to understand the information needs within the operations of the financial services industry. Students majoring in FSOS receive a comprehensive education in the analysis, development and operation of information systems.

Several specialized courses tailored to the needs of the 21st-century financial services industry distinguish this major from others. FSOS students are educated in financial markets and institutions, operations management, business continuity, risk management, business intelligence and analytics. Alliances with Microsoft and SAP provide students access to a wide array of software tools. FSOS graduates have strong analytical, technical and managerial skills spanning the business functional areas, and are experienced in oral and written communications.

Partnerships with professional industry associations provide opportunities for student interaction with the business community. Internships with well-known corporations are available to qualified students. This combination of skills and experience prepares our FSOS graduates to be leaders of the next generation of professionals in the financial services industry.