Graduate Certificate in Quantitative Modeling and Trading

Illinois Institute of Technology

The Master of Science in Finance program at Stuart School of Business, nationally ranked in the United States by TFE Times, offers a variety of graduate certificate programs specifically designed for finance professionals who want to enhance their specialized expertise to propel their careers forward, as well as earn stackable credentials as part of a degree program.The Certificate in Quantitative Modeling and Trading focuses on the modeling of derivative security prices, interest rates, and the derivative trading strategies that make use of these techniques. The modeling classes are applicable to many markets, while the trading class focuses on the active and complex energy markets. Topics covered include:Financial engineering skills in financial theory and practice, mathematics, and programmingImplementation of the major term structure models that are in common useEnvironment, Social, and Governance (ESG) investments and energy marketsData-driven analytic models for energy prices and other risk factors. Certificate students take courses alongside degree-seeking students and benefit from the same industry-experienced faculty, hands-on approach, and curriculum that is attuned to leading-edge finance practices and technologies.Convenient for busy professionals, courses are scheduled in the evening at Illinois Tech’s Conviser Law Center in downtown Chicago. Designed for career finance professionals, the Certificate in Quantitative Modeling and Trading covers derivatives, term structure modeling, and energy commodities markets. Coursework includes learning to program and implement financial models in Matlab.

Stuart School of Business