Dr. Julia Hart

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Julia Hart is the Interim Director of the Women Finance Academy at the University of Illinois, where she focuses on empowering women in the finance sector through education and mentorship. She holds a Doctorate in Education, Curriculum Instruction, Math, and Science Technology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, earned in 2014, a Master's degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Illinois at Springfield in 2008, and a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Sciences from Franklin University in 2006. Julia's professional journey includes her role as Site Director at COUNTRY Financial DigitaLab from 2017 to the present, where she has been instrumental in integrating technology and finance. She teaches courses such as the Women Finance Academy (FIN 394), which offers tools and mentorship for women pursuing careers in finance, and Fintech Special Topics (FIN 490), focusing on contemporary finance topics. In recognition of her contributions, she received the Parkland College Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2023.

Research Interests

Experience

Interim Director

— Present

Women Finance Academy, University of Illinois • Champaign, IL

Leads the Women Finance Academy, providing mentoring and education for women in finance.

Site Director

— Present

COUNTRY Financial DigitaLab • Champaign, IL

Oversees the integration of finance and technology initiatives.

Awards

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Parkland College Distinguished Alumnus Award Winner

Courses

Women Finance Academy (FIN 394) Fintech Special Topics (FIN 490)

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.