Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology in Chicago United States | Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology
|
Chicago United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,020
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
Stuart School of Business's Master of Science in Finance, recognized among the top programs in the U.S. by TFE Times, provides graduate certificate options tailored for finance experts seeking to deepen their specialized knowledge and advance their professional growth, while also accumulating credits toward a full degree.
The Financial Technology Certificate addresses both technical and interpersonal dimensions of the discipline, encompassing:
Practical implementation of machine learning methods including predictive linear algorithms, nonlinear approaches, ensemble techniques, and neural networks, with Python programming exercises to create functional algorithm scripts
Construction and evaluation of high-frequency trading models
Fundamentals of global financial market structures and operations across equity, fixed income, currency, and derivative instruments
Certificate participants share classes with degree candidates and enjoy access to the same practitioner faculty, experiential learning methods, and cutting-edge curriculum aligned with modern finance innovations.
Designed for working professionals, classes meet evenings at Illinois Tech's downtown Chicago Conviser Law Center location
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of 2.5/4.0 (or equivalent)
Work experience is preferred
Completion of MSF 501, MSF 502, MSF 503, MSF 504, MSF 505, and MSF 506 OR equivalent as demonstrated by coursework in calculus, Python programming, basic statistics, asset pricing theory (CAPM and APT), understanding of the futures and options markets and introductory accounting.
TOEFL iBT/Home: 80 or above (20 minimum in all bands)
IELTS Academic: 6.5 or above (6.0 minimum in all bands)
Work experience is preferred
Completion of MSF 501, MSF 502, MSF 503, MSF 504, MSF 505, and MSF 506 OR equivalent as demonstrated by coursework in calculus, Python programming, basic statistics, asset pricing theory (CAPM and APT), understanding of the futures and options markets and introductory accounting.
TOEFL iBT/Home: 80 or above (20 minimum in all bands)
IELTS Academic: 6.5 or above (6.0 minimum in all bands)
Tuition
USD
16,020