Applied Artificial Intelligence & Financial Analytics Dual Postgraduate Certificate
Complete this dual program, earn two postgraduate certificates in just 20 months, and graduate with the cutting-edge skills today’s employers are looking for.
Immerse yourself in the dynamic fields of Applied Artificial (AI) Intelligence and Financial Analytics, exploring interdisciplinary topics related to today’s cutting-edge technologies.
In this unique dual postgraduate certificate program – open to all students who hold an undergraduate degree – you will simultaneously take courses from both Trent’s Applied Artificial Intelligence and Financial Analytics programs to gain practical knowledge and skills in sought-after career fields most relevant to today’s competitive career landscape.
Our Applied Artificial Intelligence course focus on areas such as fundamental AI concepts, basic computer programming, machine learning algorithms, statistics, information systems, and the broader implications of AI on history, ethics, society, and politics. Through this program, you will gain a deeper understanding of AI, as well as practical insights on implementing this technology in your professional career and beyond.
In Canada's rapidly expanding financial industry, there is a growing demand for skilled and innovative professionals prepared to lead the future of finance. The Financial Analytics courses are designed to equip you with both economic reasoning and the computational skills necessary to address cutting-edge challenges in the areas of investments and financial markets. The comprehensive curriculum encompasses a wide range of topics, from the fundamentals of financial modeling, to in-depth explorations of economic and financial market theories.
This dual program gives you the career-boosting advantage of combining your knowledge and experience in AI and Financial Analytics to create a unique and high-value skillset.
This comprehensive dual-certificate program is exclusively offered at Trent’s Durham campus in the Greater Toronto Area, making it the perfect location for high-value job opportunities post-graduation. You will study at the modern new Trent Durham Advanced Learning Centre (ALC) in downtown Oshawa, which features a state-of-the-art computer lab, and is surrounded by convenient amenities. The ALC is also designed with your success in mind, providing on-site support services including academic advisors, career support, library staff, and Trent International.
This program is available for September 2024.
If you have any questions about Trent's postgraduate certificates, contact discovertrent@trentu.ca.
Popular Courses
- Programming for Computer Science (COIS 1020H)
- Philosophy of AI (PHIL 3270H)
- Introduction to Data Science (COIS 1400H)
- Options and Futures (FINA 4101H)
- Non-Calculus Statistics I (MATH 1051H)
- Portfolio and Risk Management (FINA 4102H)
- Human-Computer Interaction (COIS 3560H)
- Applied AI and Machine Learning (COIS 3550H)
Resume Boosters
- Develop and implement your own AI information systems, showcasing technical proficiency in AI and machine learning using neural networks and regression models.
- Gain practical knowledge in applying AI to challenges in investments and financial markets to visualize large datasets and extract meaningful insights.
- Benefit from Trent University Durham GTA's central location in the heart of Oshawa in the Durham Region, named one of the world’s Top7 Intelligent Communities
- Acquire applied knowledge in programming languages such as C#, Python, and R, showcasing proficiency in both AI and financial analytics to solve complex problems.
- Learn to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and decision-makers.
- Collaborate with faculty experts, building a broad knowledge base in AI and financial analytics for holistic problem-solving.
Career Paths
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AI & Financial Analytics Specialist
- Investment Strategist
- Data Science Entrepreneur
- Financial Technology Innovator
- Data Analyst/Data Science
- AI Product Manager
- Quantitative Analyst
- Financial Analyst with AI Focus
- Machine Learning Development
- Risk Management Specialist
- Algorithmic Trader/Market Analyst
- Consultant in AI and Finance
- Customer Success Manager in Finance
- Regulatory Compliance Analyst
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for this program, you must hold a degree from an accredited university. Students currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree with a planned completion before September are eligible.
Applying for this postgraduate certificate at Trent University is easy. Apply online or learn more here.
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