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Financial Technology (M.S.)

Master the artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cybersecurity skills powering modern finance—and launch a career at the forefront of fintech with our master’s in financial technology.

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Lead Where Finance Meets the Future with Illinois Tech’s Master of Science in Financial Technology

Technology isn’t just being implemented across finance sectors, it is becoming a fundamental part of everyday finance professionals. Illinois Tech’s M.S. in Financial Technology program prepares working professionals to lead at the intersection of finance, technology, and data. Through a hands-on curriculum spanning financial modeling, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cybersecurity governance, you will gain the practical skills that employers demand in today’s rapidly evolving fintech landscape—including getting real-world experience through our Financial Markets Research Lab, the student-led Stuart Investments organization, and internships with companies such as CME Group, Eurex, and Wintrust.

Program Overview

Our master’s program in FinTech is a two-year program designed to equip working professionals with the skills needed to apply emerging technologies to financial management and the movement of funds. Our curriculum combines core finance courses with technology-driven skills such as AI applications blockchain, global markets, and cybersecurity, and courses are taught by faculty who are practitioners in the field and meet on weekday evenings and Saturdays to accommodate your schedule.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the masters in financial technology program at Illinois Tech are prepared for roles such as:

  • Business Analyst
  • Product Manager
  • Financial Manager
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Some of our students' favorite courses in this program are:

  • Global Markets and Technology
  • Financial Management
  • Mathematics with Financial Applications

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.

Please note that each college and individual programs may have additional requirements to apply.

Tuition and Fees

Learn more about the university’s general tuition and fees, visit the Student Accounting website.

Featured Faculty

Ricky Cooper

Ricky “Rick” Cooper

Director, Ph.D. in Finance Director, M.S. in Finance Associate Professor of Finance
Ben Van Vliet

Benjamin E. Van Vliet

Director of the Center for Strategic Finance Associate Director of Graduate Finance Programs Assessment James B. Finkl Endowed Professor Associate Professor of Finance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can this program be completed online?

Starting in spring 2027, Illinois Tech will offer the M.S. in Financial Technology in an online format.

How is technology used in financial management?

Financial technology refers to the use of innovative digital tools, software, and platforms to improve, automate, and transform financial services such as banking, payments, investing, and lending. It blends finance with technology to make money management faster, more accessible, and more efficient. FinTech is the application of modern technology—such as mobile apps, AI, blockchain, and cloud computing—to financial services. It aims to make financial transactions easier, cheaper, and more transparent for both consumers and businesses. Applications include mobile banking apps, peer-to-peer payment platforms (such as Venmo or PayPal), robo-advisors for investing, cryptocurrency exchanges, and crowdfunding platforms.

What is the difference between Illinois Tech’s M.S. in Finance degree and the M.S. in Financial Technology?

Illinois Tech’s Master of Science in Finance is focused on corporate finance, while the Master of Science in Financial Technology is focused on the use of innovative digital tools, software, and platforms to improve, automate, and transform financial services such as banking, payments, investing, and lending.

Get In Touch

For any questions about the M.S. in Financial Technology, please contact James B. Finkl Endowed Professor Ben Van Vliet at bvanvliet@illinoistech.edu.