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University of Essex: Artificial Intelligence in Finance

Institution University of Essex View institution profile
Department Computer Science and Electronic Engineering
Web essex.ac.uk
Email pgadmit@essex.ac.uk
Telephone 01206 872719
Study type Taught

Summary

Our MSc Artificial Intelligence in Finance course offers a dynamic blend of financial theory and cutting-edge AI technologies. You will study topics such as algorithmic trading, risk management, and financial modelling, all enhanced by AI techniques like machine learning and natural language processing.

This course equips you with the skills to revolutionise traditional finance practices, driving innovation in areas like automated trading strategies and fraud detection. With a strong foundation in both finance and AI, you will be poised to excel in roles at investment firms, banks, fintech startups, and beyond, shaping the future of finance through data-driven insights and intelligent decision-making.

In addition to traditional topics in financial econometrics and market microstructure theory, we put special emphasis on areas, such as:

  • Statistical and computational methods

  • Machine learning models for finance

  • Modelling trading strategies and predictive services that are deployed by hedge funds

  • Algorithmic trading groups

  • Analysis of derivatives

  • Risk management

Our Centre for Computational Finance and Economic Agents is an innovative and laboratory-based teaching and research centre, with an international reputation for leading-edge, interdisciplinary work combining economic and financial modelling with computational implementation. We are supported by Essex’s highly rated Department of Economics, School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, and Essex Business School.

Master of Science - MSc (PG)

University of Essex

We Are Essex. Are you? Join the University of Essex, one of the top 30 universities in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2024).

As an Essex postgraduate you’ll have the freedom to challenge, ask the difficult questions and take intellectual risk. You’re taught and supported by world-leading academics in our research-intensive environment that will enable you to make a difference. You’ll be among Nobel Prize-winners, award-winning directors, presidents, astronauts and over 100,000 other alumni who have gone on to shape the world.

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We’re dedicated to delivering high-impact research, our pioneering work continues to change the world. During …

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