Quantitative Fundamentals of Computational Finance Certificate

Want to Make a Difference in the Financial and Investment Industries?

Online and classroom summer courses are available

With the University of Washington Applied Mathematics Department

Learn the key mathematical, statistical and econometric foundations needed to be successful in the financial profession today. Gain core skills necessary for the quantitative management of investments, and prepare for more advanced work in current investment theory and practice. Develop a fundamental understanding of R programming for statistical and financial modeling.

Key Outcomes
You will gain a thorough understanding of the fundamental financial and mathematical concepts supporting current theory and practice of portfolio optimization and risk management. The curriculum provides an ideal analytic foundation for an entry-level financial services job and for entering a MS degree program in quantitative and computational finance.

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This 11 credit program runs full term in Summer Quarter 2013 with classes held Mondays through Thursdays. Classes are offered virtually online as well as in the classroom. Registering for all three courses is preferred since they present an integrated body of knowledge; however, single course enrollment is available.

Program Features

Earn undergraduate credit Hands-on experience with statistical and financial modeling using open source R programming Virtual interaction with the instructor, including video and audio, via web conferencing software for online students, supplemental for classroom

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http://www.pce.uw.edu/certificates/quantitative-computational-finance.html

UW Summer Certificate Programs

You can augment skills and knowledge gained from your degree study or professional experience with an additional area of focus. Students can earn undergraduate credit toward a degree while building credentialed capability in a high demand skill set. Set yourself apart in the job market with this marker of professional readiness.

Courses
AMATH 460: Mathematical Methods for Quantitative Finance Kjell Konis, 3 credits, Mon/Wed 4:40 6:10pm PST AMATH 461: Probability & Statistics for Computational Finance Kjell Konis, 3 credits, Tue/Thurs 4:40 6:10pm PST AMATH 462: Introduction to Computational Finance & Financial Econometrics Eric Zivot, 5 credits, Tue/Thurs 1:10 3:50pm PST

Prerequisites
Students should have completed an entry-level college calculus course that included an introduction to multivariable differential calculus; additional mathematics and statistics coursework is desirable.

For more information: Eileen Anastasio Program Manager

P: 206.543.2491 E: eanastasio@pce.uw.edu

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