FinTech Education: An Exploratory Study from the Point View of Business Students

In recent years, universities all over the world have begun to develop courses that support financial technology (FinTech) innovation in higher education institutions. When it comes to the developing region, this step is still in the preliminary stage. Therefore, this study investigates the viewpoints, levels of acceptance, and awareness of business students regarding the inclusion of FinTech learning materials in the business academic programs of higher education. A questionnaire was sent targeting undergraduate business students throughout universities in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The findings revealed that most students were not satisfied with the amount of FinTech material in their curriculum and supported including more FinTech learning material in the accounting curriculum. Furthermore, the respondents believed that adding FinTech to their curriculum would help them in their future career. However, the respondents agreed that one of the negative consequences of adopting more Fintech in the business curriculum is that students may become more dependable and less analytical. The study recommends that the FinTech learning material should be added to the business curriculum as there is a significant level of interest and acceptance among undergraduate business students. By highlighting the knowledge gaps and possible adverse consequences of adopting fintech in higher education, this study contributes to the body of literature and offers suggestions for how educators can effectively incorporate fintech into their curriculum.