FIN-850 Applied Quantitative Finance with Python
This course introduces the students to the world of quantitative finance, which simply teaches students how financial data-analytics tools can extract insights from the most commonly used financial data. Using a hands-on approach, you will gain a deep understanding of the nature of financial markets, including stock and bond valuation, and portfolio construction techniques. The course introduces students to the use of Python and shows how it can be used to build optimal portfolios as students learn the basics of risk management. Students will also have full use of an AI model, such as ChatGpt, which will aid students as they learn how to use Python. Topics covered will include calculating portfolio returns, portfolio optimization, risk analysis, testing for market efficiency, and stock screening among other topics. Students are not required to have any prior knowledge of Python, but should gain a solid understanding of this tool during the semester.
Prerequisite
Student has satisfied all of the following Student has satisfied all of the following Academic Unit (Computed) in the selection list Accounting, Accounting and Business Law, Business Administration, Business Administration Executive, Business Analytics, Business Law and Ethics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Health Administration, Information System, Information Systems and Operations Management, INTO Sawyer Business School, Management and Entrepreneurship, Management Studies, Marketing, Moakley Center for Public Management, Public Administration, Public Administration and Health Administration, Sawyer Business School, Strategy and International Business Or Programs of Study any in the selection list Business Economics Major BSBA And Student has satisfied all of the following Student has satisfied all of the following Student has completed or is in process of completing any of the following course(s) MBA 650 - Value Based Financial Mgmt, MBA 651 - Financial Management for Business Decisions Or Student has satisfied all of the following Institution has received a(n) Graduate Sawyer Business School Waiver Course test result with a(n) MBA 651 score equal to 1.
Offered
Fall