Graduate Certificate in Data Science in Quantitative Finance
Graduate Certificate in Data Science in Quantitative Finance
The Graduate Certificate in Data Science in Quantitative Finance is designed to meet the evolving “modelling needs” of the quantitative finance industry in data science and analysis. The program, comprising of machine learning theory and applications and advanced quantitative methods, provides participants with additional specialised skill sets – specifically in…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Certificate in Data Science in Quantitative Finance is designed to meet the evolving “modelling needs” of the quantitative finance industry in data science and analysis. The program, comprising of machine learning theory and applications and advanced quantitative methods, provides participants with additional specialised skill sets – specifically in data science – that are in high demand, even among the more traditional financial organisations.
This data science program also enables Master of Quantitative Finance graduates to extend the specialist skills and expertise of the quantitative finance specialisation through completion of the Graduate Certificate in Data Science in Quantitative Finance as a standalone graduate certificate.
The subjects in this course are technical in nature and focus on quantitative finance applications through examples and case studies. The course aims to extend technical skills acquired in quantitative finance or other technical specialisations.
Careers
Career options include data analyst, data scientist, forecaster, market risk analyst, credit risk analyst, data modeller and data engineer.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Sydney, located in Sydney, Australia, is a world-renowned institution that is ranked in the top 20 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2024). Students come from all over the globe to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Students have the choice of selecting from Australia’s widest range of programmes and disciplines. Offering over 400 study areas to select from, the university has two subjects that are ranked in the top ten in the world, with an additional 30 disciplines ranked amongst the top 50 in the world (QS 2023 Subject Rankings). Career opportunities for students are enhanced through internships and work experience, as well as the option of studying abroad for part of their degree through one of the university’s overseas programmes.
