Singapore University of Social Sciences

FIN552 Introduction to Financial Data Science provides a systematic approach to leveraging financial big data for financial decision-making purposes. As financial institutions increasingly recognise the importance of collecting and processing large datasets, the demand for professionals skilled in handling these data has surged. By utilising affordable computational resources, vast amounts of data can be analysed to uncover hidden patterns and relationships that were previously undetectable. This course addresses the urgent need for future financial industry participants to organise, handle, and manipulate real-time financial data, enabling them to respond swiftly to changing market conditions. In this course, you will explore the application and implementation of data science concepts in finance. The course covers data processing techniques and how to convert data into formats suitable for statistical and machine learning models. Through real-world case studies, from established fields like asset management to emerging areas such as cryptocurrencies, you will gain practical insights into applying data science concepts in various financial context.