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Fundamentals of AI in Finance

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MGMT X 412.1

This course covers AI fundamentals in finance, Python basics, financial libraries (Numpy, Pandas, etc.), and SQL. It includes machine learning concepts, supervised/unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, and algorithmic trading, concluding with a real-world case study application.

Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Online
Cost
Starting at $1,100.00

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What you can learn.

Understand how to apply the fundamentals of machine learning to AI, finance and technology
Determine how to utilize algorithmic trading programs
Explore what programs work well in financial technology
Reinforce skills in regression and equity analysis

About This Course

This course covers AI fundamentals and concepts as pertaining to finance. The course will review python programming basics such as Basic Input-Output Operations, Basic Operators, Conditional Execution, Loops, and Lists. The focus will be on how to utilize financial libraries for python including the use of Numpy, Pandas, Pyalgotrade, FinmarketPy and Scipy. SQL a domain-specific language used in programming and designed for managing data will also be utilized in projects and case studies.The course will look at machine learning, the mathematical foundations for machine learning. There will be extensive work with supervised learning, unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning and algorithmic trading concepts.The course will conclude with a case study applying one of these concepts  to a real-world situation.

 

This course may be applicable to select computer science certificate programs as an elective.

This course may be applicable to select computer science certificate programs as an elective.

Spring 2026 Schedule

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Instructor:
Anupama Joshi
REG#
407493
Fee:
$1,100.00
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Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: April 5th, 2026.

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
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Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
408045
Fee:
$1,100.00
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UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: April 5th, 2026.

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Schedule
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Discussion
Thu Apr 2, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Thu Apr 9, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Thu Apr 16, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Thu Apr 23, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Thu Apr 30, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Thu May 7, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Thu May 14, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Thu May 21, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Thu May 28, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Thu Jun 4, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Thu Jun 11, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111