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Program Requirements

Le Certificat d’études supérieures en technologie financière se veut une introduction à la technologie financière, notamment à la numérisation des services financiers. Le programme porte principalement sur les compétences fondamentales propres au domaine – modélisation et visualisation de données financières, développement d’applications d’apprentissage automatique en finance, etc. – et sur les compétences liées à des spécialisations, notamment le développement de technologies pour les marchés financiers et de plateformes de technologie financière.

• CCCS 620 Data Analysis and Modelling (3 unités) *

  Offered by: Technology & Innovation (École d'éducation permanente)

  Administered by: Études supérieures et recherch

  Vue d'ensemble

  Informatique (CCE) : Analysis of fundamental concepts and techniques for data analysis and modelling; basic mathematical and computational concepts needed for data analysis. Application of programmable tools to real-world examples.

  Terms: Automne 2023

  Instructors: Schaeffer, Satu Elisa (Fall)

  • Not open to students who have taken CCS2 505.

• CCFA 601 Financial Analysis Tools (3 unités) *

  Offered by: Administration & Governance (École d'éducation permanente)

  Vue d'ensemble

  CCFA : Study of statistical and economics tools used in the analysis of investments and other financial aspects of businesses. Topics include statistical concepts and methodologies, such as statistical inference and linear regression, as well as micro- and macroeconomics concepts, such as the analysis of demand and supply, understanding business cycles and international trade, and the effects of fiscal and monetary policy

  Terms: Automne 2023, Hiver 2024

  Instructors: Lima, Eduardo (Fall) Lima, Eduardo (Winter)

  • Prerequisites: CMS2 500 or exemption by examination

(9 unités)

• CCFA 655 Financial Modelling and Visualization (3 unités)

  Offered by: Administration & Governance (École d'éducation permanente)

  Vue d'ensemble

  CCFA : Examination of essential skills and techniques currently used to treat and summarize financial data. Applications discussed include Excel, and the computer languages Power BI, R and Python.

  Terms: Hiver 2024

  Instructors: Campbell, Jason (Winter)

  • Prerequisites: CCCS 620 or CCFA 601 or exemption by examination.

• CCFA 660 Fintech and the Financial System (3 unités)

  Offered by: Administration & Governance (École d'éducation permanente)

  Vue d'ensemble

  CCFA : Study of financial technology (Fintech) and the impact of the digitization of financial products and services on the structure of financial markets and the traditional role of financial institutions. A comprehensive introduction to Fintech detailing the business models of Fintech disruptors in various industries in the financial sector.

  Terms: Hiver 2024

  Instructors: Lima, Eduardo; Franco, Santiago (Winter)

  • Prerequisites: CCCS 620 or CCFA 601 or exemption by examination.

• CCFA 665 Machine Learning and Big Data in Finance (3 unités)

  Offered by: Administration & Governance (École d'éducation permanente)

  Vue d'ensemble

  CCFA : In-depth examination of the Artificial Intelligence paradigm as it applies to and is transforming the financial services sector. Analysis of data issues associated with the financial applications of such new technology. Topics include machine learning and modelling techniques, data security and data governance.

  Terms: Été 2024

  Instructors: Rezvani, Reyhaneh (Summer)

(6 unités)

• CCFA 670 Advanced Financial Modelling and Visualization (3 unités)

  Offered by: Administration & Governance (École d'éducation permanente)

  Vue d'ensemble

  CCFA : Analysis of the advanced skills and techniques currently used to treat and summarize financial data for decision making. Focus on advanced applications of the methods for analyzing financial data using Excel, R, and Python.

  Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2023-2024 academic year.

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2023-2024 academic year.

  • Prerequisites: CCFA 655 or exemption by examination.

• CCFA 675 Decentralized Finance and Platform Economies (3 unités)

  Offered by: Administration & Governance (École d'éducation permanente)

  Vue d'ensemble

  CCFA : Examination of the transforming structure of the financial sector with regard to the decentralization of financial services and transactions. Analysis of the role of central banks and other regulatory bodies. Topics include the platform economy, the effects of blockchain on financial systems, and Fintech business models.

  Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2023-2024 academic year.

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2023-2024 academic year.

  • Prerequisites: CCFA 660 or exemption by examination.

• CCFA 680 Financial Market Technology (3 unités)

  Offered by: Administration & Governance (École d'éducation permanente)

  Vue d'ensemble

  CCFA : Analysis of the application of financial modelling and visualization techniques to the treatment of risk and portfolio management. Focus on financial market applications of data-driven decision making.

  Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2023-2024 academic year.

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2023-2024 academic year.

  • Prerequisites: CCFA 627 or exemption by examination and CCFA 655 or exemption by examination

• CCFA 690 Special Topics in Financial Technology. (3 unités)

  Offered by: Administration & Governance (École d'éducation permanente)

  Vue d'ensemble

  CCFA : Special topics in emerging and current trends in the Fintech area, including: fintech entrepreneurship and fintech regulation.

  Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2023-2024 academic year.

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2023-2024 academic year.

  • Prerequisites: CCFA 601 or exemption by examination.

  • 1. Topics may vary from semester to semester.