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Master of Financial Technology

Iowa State University
Ames , United States
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Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Financial Technology (MFT) program is designed to address the evolving needs of the financial service industry by forging a new interdisciplinary teaching and research path. This program encompasses financial analysis, computational methods, and business analytics, providing students with employable skills in the development of algorithms and descriptive and predictive data analysis techniques in the domain of financial markets.


Degrees Offered

  • M.F.T. – Master of Financial Technology

Program Description

The MFT program is delivered on campus and can be completed by taking 10 classes — five in computer science and five in finance and business analytics. It is designed for current Iowa State University students or professionals who are looking to come back to school full-time to retool or make a career shift.


Learning Goals

  • Prepare students with employable skills, including the development of algorithms and descriptive and predictive data analysis techniques in the domain of financial markets
  • Provide a thorough introduction to financial securities and the markets in which they are traded
  • Help students better understand how technology can provide value to various market participants
  • Increase student knowledge and experience with cutting-edge technology
  • Display advanced technical skills to generate and analyze data and an enhanced ability to use that output to make informed financial decisions

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency

Program Specific Requirements

  • Personal statement
  • Resume
  • Duolingo is temporally being accepted instead of TOEFL/IELTS
  • Program Requires GRE: No
  • Program Requires GMAT: No
  • Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No

International Requirements

  • Financial Statement: Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    • TOEFL Paper (PBT) | 600
    • TOEFL Internet (iBT) | 100
    • IELTS | 7.5
    • PTE | 68
    • Duolingo | 115

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines

  • Fall semester: June 15 (recommended for international students)
  • Spring semester: November 15

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