There is a program in Chicago that does teach trading techniques but I wouldn't recommend it. You'd be better of getting a Masters in Mathematical Finance and then applying that to the financial markets. If you can complete this program (the second link) you'll have a tremendous edge over the competiton. http://www.stuart.iit.edu/graduateprograms/ms/finance/concentrations/trading.shtml http://www.iit.edu/mathematical_finance/ Here are the program requirements. The suggested schedule at the bottom is a good course to follow. Perhaps the most important classes in that series are Mathematical Finance I & II. http://www.iit.edu/mathematical_finance/academics/