In 2003, the Villanova School of Business established IRAFT as part of its ongoing efforts to provide students with both the academic rigor and the real-world training they need to thrive in today’s constantly changing, high-tech, global business community. As one of VSB’s esteemed Centers of Excellence, IRAFT also offers Villanova faculty members increased opportunities for curricular innovation, practical teaching, and scholarly research.

Mission

The mission of the Institute for Research in Advanced Financial Technology is to create, share, and apply knowledge in advanced financial technology for the betterment of business and the global society.