UIC Business Research Centers Copy link Center for Applied Analytics The Center for Applied Analytics (CAA) promotes collaborations and partnerships among the university, business communities, government, and not-for-profit agencies for innovative use of analytics. International Center for Futures and Derivatives The International Center for Futures and Derivatives (ICFD) is a global source for scholarship, collaboration, quality education and innovative research to prepare students for careers in futures and derivatives industries. Institute for Leadership Excellence & Development iLEAD conducts applied research that provides actionable results for solving people-related workplace challenges.