Introduction to Fintech

Catalog description

This course aims to provide basic knowledge and skills in Fintech via a comprehensive introduction. Students should be able to conduct Fintech problem-solving professionally and present their results to peers after taking this class. The major topics to be covered include classic models in Fintech, financial data acquisition, mining, and visualization; Machine learning in finance, credit risk analytics, high-frequency trading (HFT) analytics, and applications of blockchain in finance. It is recommended that students have a python or R programming background for this class. Pre or Co requisite: MDA 630 and MDA 610