MS Financial Markets and Technology at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

The role of technology and automation in financial institutions grows with every advance in artificial intelligence and sophisticated data analytics. Illinois Tech’s STEM-designated M.S. in Financial Markets and Technology is finely tuned to these industry shifts.

Faculty: Stuart School of Business | Department: Business | Duration: 30 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Sample courses: MSF 503: Financial Modeling; MSF 504: Valuation and Portfolio Management; MSF 506: Financial Statement Analysis and Applied Quant Finance.

Career pathways

The M.S. in Financial Markets and Technology provides specialized training for high-impact roles in the private and public sectors. Graduates are prepared for well-paying positions in the finance industry, including: Quantitative Analyst; Portfolio Manager; Risk Manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level graduate admission: You must complete the Illinois Tech graduate application , regardless of which graduate program you wish to pursue. Visit our admission website to learn more about what information and documents you need to apply. Specific requirements for this program include:

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall and Spring.

Fall term: priority deadlines January 31 and April 15; regular deadline July 15 (domestic and international students living in the U.S.) or June 15 (international students living outside the U.S.). Spring term: priority October 1, extended to October 15; regular deadline January 7 (domestic) or November 15 (international). The admissions application fee is $100. GRE is optional for master's applicants.

Chicago-Kent J.D.: no application fee for 2026 J.D. applicants; first-year entry is Fall, with transfer entry in Fall or Spring.

Apply through the official page: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply

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