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Certificate in Computational Finance

Approved by the UW Department of Applied Mathematics in collaboration with the UW Department of Economics 

Certificates » Computational Finance
Program Features
  • Classroom or online format
  • Graduate credit that can be applied toward the Master of Science in Computational Finance & Risk Management 
  • Basic preparation for GARP certification 
  • Development of fluency in the R and C+ programming languages
  • Real-time virtual interaction with in-class students and the instructor via Web conferencing software (online program)
  • Live and recorded video lectures (online program)
Who Should Apply
  • Individuals holding an undergraduate or master’s degree in a related field who wish to start a career in quantitative finance
  • Individuals with an MBA and an interest in working in a highly quantitative aspect of finance
  • Individuals with an undergraduate degree who want to prepare for a master’s program in computational finance
  • Professionals seeking employment or advancement in a company in the finance industry, such as an asset management company or a hedge fund
Master the key mathematical, statistical and econometric foundations needed for quantitative management of financial investments. Study classical methods of portfolio construction based on volatility as a risk measure. Learn modern theory of portfolio optimization. Explore how to balance alpha generation versus downside risk, and examine the latest risk budgeting techniques. Complement your knowledge with extensive training in open source R programming language for quantitative finance modeling and analysis.
Key Outcomes
You will gain skills in quantitative investment management, portfolio optimization, managing volatility and effectively minimizing risk within return categories.
Sections
Start Location Program ID Status
Autumn 2013  Details Web 4311
Course Dates Days Instructor
Investment Science (AMATH 541) Sep 25 - Dec 13, 2013 Tu, Th Zivot
Financial Data Modeling & Analysis in R (AMATH 542) Jan 6 - Mar 14, 2014 M, W Yollin
Portfolio Optimization & Asset Management (AMATH 543) Mar 31 - Jun 6, 2014 M, W Martin
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Program Highlights
UW MS in Computational Finance and Risk Management: Overview

Eric Zivot and Doug Martin discuss the creation of the program in partnership with the Dept. of Applied Mathematics.