Financial Technology (M.A.S.)

Understand, develop, and launch disruptive financial applications using appropriate mathematical models and engineering tools to prepare for the fast-growing demand in today’s data-driven finance industry with Illinois Tech’s Master of Financial Technology.

Be equipped with a multi-disciplinary set of skills at the intersection of financial mathematics, financial technology, and financial markets, which are globally in high demand across the investment management, wealth management, investment banking and financial services sectors.

Gain the technical skills needed to master successful application of machine learning to financial data sets, optimize execution of algorithmic trading strategies, develop innovative and financially astute DeFI applications, design robo-advisors for wealth management, and model derivatives products for trading and risk management.

Tailor your experience at Illinois Tech to your interests and career goals. Gain in-depth mathematical finance knowledge to become a quantitative analyst, advanced statistics, machine learning, and algorithmic trading to become a quantitative strategist or trader, computer engineering and cybersecurity to become a financial engineer, or technology entrepreneurial skills, such as understanding how to manage technology, building tech teams, developing a tech roadmap, pitching to investors, and communication to build a successful fintech startup.

Illinois Tech is minutes away from downtown Chicago, one of the largest fintech centers in the world, and home to the largest financial exchanges, securities firms, trading technology, and a major hub for technology making it a destination to discover hands-on learning experiences, opportunities to build professional networks, and learn from the best and brightest.

Program Overview

The Master of Financial Technology program is a professional master’s program with a STEM designation, which aims to empower students with the market knowledge and technical skillset needed to succeed in one of the world’s fastest paced industries. A key feature of the M.A.S. program is a six-month practicum with a Chicago based fintech company and the opportunity to enter the marketplace with experience and an in-depth understanding of applying cutting edge computational and mathematical skillsets to financial applications.

Career Opportunities

Become qualified to launch a fintech a career in some of these examples, and more:

• Quantitative analyst 
• Algorithmic trader
• Fintech app developer/software engineer
• Blockchain developer
• Risk/compliance analyst