GENERAL INFORMATION
  • Name of course :
    DATA SCIENCE AND ADVANCED FINANCIAL ANALYTICS
  • Qualification awarded:
    Diploma d'Especialització (Degree Universitat Barcelona)
  • Number of credits:
    30,00
  • 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, Damią

This postgraduate course forms part of the master's degree or postgraduate degree
RECOMMENDED APPLICANT PROFILES AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Anyone who wants to acquire a deeper understanding of data analysis and learn about the latest implementations in the professional field.

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:

- To train professionals capable of analysing large volumes of data:
- Prepare students to manage, analyse and interpret large data sets in different business and financial contexts, using advanced programming and statistical analysis tools.
- Development of programming skills: Teach the use of programming languages such as R and Python, essential for data manipulation and statistical analysis in data science.
- Training in the use of Artificial Intelligence technologies: Integrate knowledge of machine learning and natural language processing for the development of predictive models and the extraction of value from data sets.
- Practical application of advanced financial analytics: To equip students with the necessary skills to apply statistical and data mining methods to financial market analysis, investment optimization, and risk management.
- Promote critical thinking and problem-solving: To promote the use of data analysis to solve complex problems in the business and financial environment, through the use of practical and real cases.
- Preparation for professional certifications: Offer students the opportunity to prepare for industry-recognized certifications, such as the Chartered Market Technician (CMT).

FURTHER INFORMATION OF INTEREST
  • Enrolment fee:
    • 3.360,00 €
    • 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:
    10/13/2025
  • Classes begin:
    10/14/2025
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:
    Damią Rey Miró
  • Address:
    Josep Serrano 20
    08041 Barcelona
    Espanya
  • Email address:
    drey@ub.edu
  • Webpage:
    http://www.ub.edu/ai
  • Telephone:
    677404098