Powering Fintech at Coles: Industry-Driven. Future-Focused. 

Our Fintech program is built with organizations shaping the future of financial technology. The future of fintech is built through collaboration. At Coles, our partners help shape the program, not just support it.

 

Student Success Spotlight

Daniel Reyes
FinTech Class of 2024

Just weeks after graduating from the FinTech program, Daniel landed a role as a Financial Systems Analyst at a national healthcare technology company, where he helps modernize payment systems that support hospitals, providers, and patients across the country.

Through coursework in data analytics, digital payments, and financial technology infrastructure, Daniel developed the skills employers are looking for in regulated, high impact industries like healthcare. Today, he works at the intersection of finance, technology, and patient care, helping healthcare organizations improve billing efficiency, security, and access to financial services.

“The FinTech program gave me hands on experience with real world tools and systems. I was able to speak confidently in interviews about how fintech applies beyond banking, especially in healthcare.”
Daniel’s journey shows how a FinTech education can open doors across industries, including healthcare, insurance, and enterprise technology.

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Our Industry Partners

Premier Industry Partners represent our most impactful and deeply engaged collaborators. These organizations play a critical role in shaping the future of our program through significant investment, strategic partnership, and a shared commitment to innovation. 

They provide meaningful opportunities for our students through hiring, hands-on learning experiences, and real-world application, while also helping guide the direction of our curriculum and industry engagement.

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Ingenico

Ingenico is a global leader in payment acceptance and services, helping customers and partners do more with commerce. With over 3,000 employees across 32 countries and more than four decades in business, Ingenico has been at the forefront of the evolving commerce landscape. Tens of millions of Ingenico devices are deployed in over 120 countries and powered by more than 2,500 applications, supporting millions of consumers every day. Through advanced integrated solutions and a broad partner network, Ingenico simplifies payments and delivers value-added services that help businesses grow and move commerce forward.

Ingenico

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CDE Solutions

CDE Services, Inc. is a payment solutions provider of payment processing, point-of-sale payment equipment and support services. Through its state-of-the-art P2PE v.2 certified key injection facility with dual, monitored chain of custody processes CDE offers completely secure POS equipment protected with the latest encryption technology. For more than 30 years CDE has provided asset management and support services from its headquarters in Marietta, GA. goEBT, CDE’s processing brand, is an EBT and credit card payment processor that provides payment solutions for more than 27,000 retailers nationwide, including convenience stores, grocery stores, farmers markets and fast-food or quick-serve restaurants.

CDE Solutions

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Turtles Tattoo and Company

Based in Acworth, Ga, Turtles Tattoo and Company is known for creating unique, custom tattoos that reflect individuality and personal style. Beyond their artistry, the company is committed to supporting KSU’s MS-Fintech program through a $10,000 annual scholarship for Fintech students, helping to remove financial barriers and empower the next generation of innovators.

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Get Involved

Organizations partner with us by:

  • Advising on curriculum and trends
  • Sponsoring student initiatives
  • Providing internships and hiring pathways
  • Speaking, mentoring, and engaging with students
  • Collaborating on research and innovation

Join a Growing Network Shaping the Future of Fintech

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