Artificial Intelligence in Finance
(Online Course)

Deep dive into the digital wave sweeping across the finance industry fueled by emerging technologies such as A.I.
Hear insights from global speakers, collaborate and compete in assignments with a panel of regulator and industry leaders.

Course Duration: 6 months

Course starts on 5 Nov 2018 (Self-Paced)
Application period 1 Oct to 29 Oct 2018.

Singaporeans and Singapore PRs enjoy subsidies.

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For non-Singaporeans and non-Singapore PRs, please apply through the main CFTE website.

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What makes the course unique?

First industry-led course for AI in Finance

Our mission is to provide our learners with the tools and the knowledge to embrace the AI revolution in finance.

For this reason, we created a reference course with the industry for the industry.

Participants will be given a comprehensive overview on the most relevant trends through a very structured curriculum.

Learn from global thought leaders

Participants will learn from industry leaders who work at the largest financial institutions, fast growing startups, investors and regulators.

Those leaders share their experience and in-depth knowledge through the course, and give a unique insights on the use of AI in finance in the US, Europe and Asia.

Understand all sides of AI

The course gives an overview of the potential and challenges of AI in finance, from insights of entrepreneurs who are developing AI to leaders implementing AI in financial institutions.

From the technology to the role of people and the importance of ethics, participants will understand AI in a balanced structured way.

Who should take this course?

This course is for those who want to understand how AI is transforming finance, and be part of this new industry. Finance professionals, but also technologists, entrepreneurs, consultants or academics will benefit from the knowledge imparted by the course. As AI is permeating all sectors of finance, anybody in finance, or interested by the industry, could learn from the course.

There are no pre-requisite to take the course. However those who already have an understanding of Fintech would benefit more.

Finance Professionals

Entrepreneurs

Technologists

Consultants & Lawyers

"If you don't have a basic understanding regardless of what role you have in a bank, you will be left behind as the bank innovates and pivots using AI." - Ayesha Khanna, Co-Founder and CEO of ADDO.AI

Instructors

Dr.Winnie Cheng (New York)

Chief Data Scientist
Io-Tahoe

Co-Founder, CTO & Chief Data Scientist
Flowcast

Ramneek Gupta (San Francisco)

Co-head, Global Venture Investing
Citi Ventures

Jean-Philippe Desbiolles (Paris)

Vice President, Cognitive Solutions & Global Partner
IBM Watson Group

Jon-Tzen Ng (Shanghai)

Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer
Ping An Technology

Dr. Jason Mars (Ann Arbor)

Co-Founder & CEO
Clinc

Professor
University of Michigan

and more!

Curriculum

The online course if composed of video lectures taught by the Senior Lecturers, readings that complement the topics addressed in the lectures, and video interviews from Industry experts to illustrate specific points raised by the lecturers.

Chapter #1 An Industry Overview of AI

Module 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Module 2: Use causes of AI outside of Finance
Module 3: Use cases of AI in Finance
Module 4: Industry drivers of AI in Finance

Chapter #2 AI Technologies

Module 5: AI, Machine Learning and Deep Learning
Module 6: Natural Language Processing
Module 7: Computer Vision and Machine Recognition
Module 8: Recommendation Engine

Chapter #3 Implementing AI in an Enterprise

Module 9: Integration AI at a Strategic Level
Module 10: Infrastructure for AI
Module 11: The Role of People
Module 12: Ethics in AI

Chapter #4 Applications of AI in Finance

Module 13: Wealth and Asset Management
Module 14: Insurance
Module 15: Customer Service
Module 16: Robotic Process Automation
Module 17: Credit Scoring
Module 18: Compliance and Fraud Detection

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Partner

Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship

Course Information

Application Period

1 Oct to 29 Oct 2018

Course Date

5 Nov 2018

Assessment/ Award

The online course is composed of video lectures taught by the Senior Lecturers, readings that complement the topics addressed in the lectures, and video interviews from Industry experts to illustrate specific points raised by the lecturers. This course is self-paced and can be completed anytime before the end of the course duration.

Each of the 18 modules is ended by an Assessment Quiz to verify the understanding of the topic – a successful completion of the 18 quizzes leads to a Certificate of Completion of “Artificial Intelligence in Finance”. Each module also benefits from its online discussion forum, where participants can share, comment and exchange ideas on discussed topics.

Course Fees

Singapore Citizens & PRs: $288.90

SC Qualified for WTS (Promo code: WTS): $63.90

SC Aged 40 and Above: $108.90

SC & PR Sponsored by SME (Promo code: SME): $108.90

Full course fee: $963.00

Course fee is payable upon acceptance. It is inclusive of 7% GST and subject to review.

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