International Center for Futures and Derivatives

About Us

The center was established by the College of Business Administration with a founding grant from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Trust.

The center's mission is to:

  • Foster research and innovation in futures and derivatives
  • Leverage existing connections between UIC, China and the financial exchanges in Chicago
  • Promote understanding of derivatives and futures in risk management and economic growth
  • Attract and prepare students for careers in futures and derivatives