Machine Learning for Finance

Leverage data-driven analysis to identify relevant financial trends.
Limited spots.

About the Course

The University of Chicago’s eight-week Machine Learning for Finance course focuses on collecting, organizing, and using data to perform advanced financial analysis with algorithms and statistical techniques and tools. You will engage with real-world case studies and examples, allowing you to apply the theory you will learn to financial models.

After completing the course, you will be able to:

  • Apply basic concepts of statistics and probability to finance.
  • Understand what exploratory data analysis is and how to perform it with Python and Pandas.
  • Engineer new features and functions from existing data.
  • Comprehend how unsupervised machine learning models work and when they can be useful.
  • Use simulation to solve portfolio risk and allocation problems and answer financial questions.

 

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive credentials certifying completion from the University of Chicago, including a digital badge, and become part of the UChicago network.

Methodologies and Techniques:

  • Pandas
  • Python

 

Request for Information
https://online.professional.uchicago.edu/info-typ/fnb-dfa-infotyp/

Career Outlook

Today’s businesses need data-based financial analysis to gain deeper insights that will enable them to connect operations to long-term value, model scenarios in real time, and allocate resources efficiently. The increasing demand for advanced finance functions and technological advancements in cloud-based services have led to the financial analytics market’s significant growth.

$

74 

k

The average annual base pay for a financial analyst in the United States.

Source: Glassdoor

$

43 

b

The anticipated value of the financial analytics market by 2030.

Source: Global Market Insights

15

%

The projected CAGR of the financial analytics industry from 2022 to 2030.

Source: Global Market Insights

  • Accountant
  • Asset/Wealth Manager
  • CFO
  • Commercial Banker
  • Economist
  • Finance Manager
  • Financial Advisor
  • Financial Analyst
  • Investment Banker
 
 

Meet Your Instructor

These instructors teach this course regularly. Please speak to your enrollment advisor if you wish to know who the current teacher is.

instructor Sourav Ghosh.webp

Sourav Ghosh, MSc

Vice President at an Investment Bank

Sourav Ghosh has worked in high-frequency algorithmic trading firms for over a decade. Along with fintech, his areas of interest include probability theory and stochastic processes, statistical learning and inference, and natural language processing.

instructor Lara Kattan

Lara Kattan, MPP

Data Science Educator and Curriculum Writer

Lara Kattan develops curriculum for institutions like the University of Chicago and data science learning start-ups. A former consultant in risk practice at McKinsey, she has an MA in public policy with a concentration in econometrics from UChicago.

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The University of Chicago Approach to Online Learning

Our online learning programs are crafted with your specific needs in mind. Programs combine e-learning with live, interactive sessions to strengthen your skill set while maximizing your time. We couple academic theory and business knowledge with practical, real-world application. Through online learning sessions, you will have an opportunity to grow your professional network and interact with University of Chicago instructors and your classmates.

What Our Participants Say

"This course is valuable for gaining further knowledge of ML content for finance. It enhanced my understanding of application principles and increased my confidence in my ability to make decisions related to problems that can be solved by applying the concepts covered."

"This course helped me refresh concepts, learn about new use cases, and bolster my capabilities as a leader in a company where we create AI solutions."

“By directly involving students in the challenge of securing the right data and exploring potential solutions, we’re equipping them with the foundational skills required to deliver tangible results to clients.”

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Are you ready to take a leap forward and immerse yourself in a new learning experience? Register online or schedule a call to request more information. Enroll now and gain valuable knowledge and skills that will boost your career to the next level.