The Michigan Ross FinTech Initiative bridges the gap between traditional business education and the skills employers need, now and in the future. We achieve this with:
A variety of fintech courses for both undergrad and graduate students.
Faculty research into important issues concerning finance and technology.
Extensive outreach to alumni and industry to maximize the practical impact of the initiative.
Why Fintech?
Rapid change in the financial sector demands a workforce that understands both the latest technology and its power to redefine business. The Michigan Ross FinTech Initiative equips you to thrive and lead in this new world.
Andrew Wu
Michael R. and Mary Kay Hallman Fellow
Andrew Wu conducts extensive fintech research, particularly into blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and robo-advisors. He also applies machine learning and automated text analysis to large-scale, unstructured data. His research has been published in the Journal of Financial Economics, and he has contributed op-ed articles to The Hill. He teaches the FinTech Innovations and Global Business Field Projects in FinTech courses, and he taught an Executive Education program on Smart Banking in the Age of FinTech for the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China. He holds a PhD in finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in mathematics and economics from Yale University.
Phil Brabbs
Managing Director, Business+Tech Initiative
Our FinTech Initiative Founding Partner: 
Chicago-based PEAK6 is redefining what it means to be an investment firm. PEAK6 is driven to see solutions others don’t and capitalize on opportunities others miss. This ambitious, visionary approach has helped PEAK6 establish and grow a diverse range of successful ventures, including investments and businesses across a range of industries.