GENERAL INFORMATION
  • Name of course :
    ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE APPLIED TO FINANCIAL MARKETS
  • Qualification awarded:
    Master (Degree Universitat Barcelona)
  • Number of credits:
    60,00
  • Centre responsible :
    Faculty of Economics and Business
  • Length of course (in academic years):
    1
  • Mode of delivery (face-to-face/ blended/ distance):
    Blended
MANAGEMENT:
  • Rey Miró, Damià

COURSES OF POSTGRADUATE COURSE THAT INTEGRATE THE MASTER OR POSTGRADUATE DEGREE AND THAT CAN BE PROCESSED SEPARATELY
RECOMMENDED APPLICANT PROFILES AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

People with technical profiles, such as engineers, economists, business administrations, mathematicians, physicists or holders of other STEM studies, who have recently graduated or already have a professional background, who want to enter the world of financial markets through the application of new technologies.

ADMISSION FOR APPLICANTS NOT HOLDING A DEGREE QUALIFICATION:

The course is also open to students with no prior university education, who will acquire the same knowledge and skills and receive a specific qualification for their learner group. Information on the access requirements and other conditions can be obtained from the course directors.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

- Advanced knowledge: Achieve advanced training in artificial intelligence techniques and technologies applied to financial markets.
- Development of real projects: Participate in practical projects in collaboration with leading companies in the sector.
- Transferable skills: Develop skills in project management, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
- Preparation for the job market: prepare for leadership roles in the financial sector, with a focus on employability.

Competences:
- Technical skills: mastery of machine learning algorithms, natural language processing and analysis of large volumes of data.
- Practical skills: Ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practical contexts and solve complex problems in the financial sector.
- Innovation and creativity: ability to develop innovative solutions and adapt to technological and market changes.
- Ability to work as part of a team: collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with different stakeholders.
- Network of contacts: building a valuable professional network through business internships and collaborations.

FURTHER INFORMATION OF INTEREST
  • Enrolment fee:
    • 7.200,00 €
    • An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee
  • In-company placement(s):
    Yes (consult conditions with the course directors)
  • Date on which pre-enrolment begins:
    3/6/2025
  • Date on which pre-enrolment ends:
    10/6/2025
  • Classes begin:
    10/7/2025
FACULTY OR SCHOOL WHERE THE COURSE IS TAUGHT
  • Name of individual or institution:
    Facultat d'economia i empresa
  • Address:
    Avinguda Diagonal, 690, 696
    08034 Barcelona
    Espanya
  • Email address:
    drey@ub.edu
  • Webpage:
    http://www.ub.edu/ai
  • Telephone:
    934024300
FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES
  • Name of individual or institution:
    Damià Rey Miró
  • Address:
    Josep Serrano 20
    08041 Barcelona
    Espanya
  • Email address:
    drey@ub.edu
  • Webpage:
    http://www.ub.edu/ai
  • Telephone:
    677404098