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The Fundamental of Data-Driven Investment
In this course, the instructor will discuss the fundamental analysis of investment using R programming. The course will cover investment analysis topics, but at the same time, make you practice it using R programming. This course's focus is to train you to do the elemental analysis for investment management that you might need to do in your job every day.
Additionally, the study note to do using Python programming will be provided.
The course is designed with the assumption that most students already have a little bit of knowledge in financial economics. Students are expected to have heard about stocks and bonds and balance sheets, earnings, etc., and know the introductory statistics level, such as mean, median, distribution, regression, etc.
The instructor will explain the detail of R programming for beginners. It will be an excellent course for you to improve your programming skills. If you are very good at R programming, it will provide you an excellent opportunity to practice again with finance and investment examples.
Professor Youngju Nielsen creates the course with the assistants of Keonwoo Lim and Jeeun Yuen.
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Coursera Course recommendations before this course for those who are not familiar with basic R programming:
https://www.coursera.org/projects/getting-started-with-r
https://www.coursera.org/learn/business-analytics-r
https://www.coursera.org/specializations/statistics-with-python
Duration
3 Months
Institution
Sungkyunkwan University
Format
Online
Eligibility Criteria
school
Academic Foundation
A recognized Bachelor’s degree or high school equivalent required for admission into Sungkyunkwan University.
language
Language Proficiency
English proficiency required. IELTS, TOEFL, or standard medium-of-instruction certificates accepted.
Detailed Fees Breakdown
Base Tuition Fee
$381
Total Est. Investment
$381
Scholarships and early-bird waivers may apply. Contact admissions for exact institutional fees.
Academic Trajectory
Program Outcome
Graduates of the The Fundamental of Data-Driven Investment program at Sungkyunkwan University are equipped with global perspectives, ready to excel in international markets and top-tier career opportunities.