VENTURE CAPITAL|PRIVATE EQUITY|DATA ANALYTICS|MACHINE LEARNING

The module is primarily focused on analysing and extracting patterns, anomalies and insight from financial data using a data science perspective. Machine...

Data Analytics and Machine Learning (IFTE0017)

The module is primarily focused on analysing and extracting patterns, anomalies and insight from financial data using a data science perspective. Machine learning models to assess, validate, and parameterize complex financial datasets will be covered. Practical issues in the evaluation and curation of data sources will also be explored.

To provide an introduction to statistical and machine learning applications in finance. As new and more complex financial problems emerge, finance analytics faces exciting challenges in new applications of computational tools and the development of superior methods. The module will offer students a practical hands-on experience in designing, analyzing and interpreting complex financial tools/datasets, enabling students to prepare for entering specialist employment in financial/related sector or academic research.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will:

Be able to analyze statistical properties and probabilities of financial datasets
	Understand how to use appropriate machine learning models depending on objectives and data available
	Understand and be able to optimize and validate models and quantify their performances
	Be able to identify, interpret and present technical ideas or information through numbers and visualizations

‘Statistics for Population Health’ is a module which will provide you with the skills to carry out basic statistical analyses using STATA so that...

Data Analysis for Population Health (IEHC0080)

Health economics|cost-effectiveness analysis|cost-utility analysis|quality of life|resource use

This module will cover health economic evaluation in clinical trials.

An introductory session concerning the very basics of health economics in clinical...