IIM Lucknow Collaborates with QuantInsti To Launch Data Science in Finance Course

New Delhi: IIM Lucknow and QuantInsti have collaborated together to develop a 6-month data science certification programme in finance. It will be an interactive course with specific career support and corporate partners from over 20 countries.

This new curriculum of IIM Lucknow and QuantInsti will start with the basics and enable course participants to acquire and apply their knowledge in a phased approach. It will be delivered online and students can join from anywhere in the world.

Machine Learning and Data Science are rapidly expanding their sectors in the industry. Demand for a competent workforce is increasing in line with the technology revolution. This Data Science in Finance programme will grant individuals the distinction of becoming an alumnus of the prestigious IIM Lucknow, India's leading institute ranked seventh in the NIRF in 2021.

IIM Lucknow and QuantInsti Data Science in Finance Course: Features

It will consist of live lectures on weekends over the course of six months.
The curriculum will include a variety of modules, case studies, industrial projects, interactive seminars, problem-solving sessions and more.
The industrial projects will allow course participants to work on themes related to machine learning and data science that are matched with industry requirements.
To be certified, candidates must pass the final exam, which is conducted at test centres in over 80 countries.
Participants will get a certificate of completion upon satisfactory completion.
Qualifying participants will also have the option of obtaining Executive Alumni status from both IIM Lucknow and QuantInsti.

Speaking at the inaugural event, Professor Nishant Uppal, Chairperson, Executive Education, IIM Lucknow said, “We are glad to partner with QuantInsti to provide high-quality education in data science in the finance domain. This course will assist global professionals to learn through case studies & live projects that are aligned with today’s industry requirements.”

“This collaboration will bring the best of the academic & industry practices for the professionals looking to build a career in the rapidly growing field of data science while focusing on the finance area. QuantInsti, with its proven professional certifications ecosystem, looks to add further value through this new initiative to its users across 190+ countries and territories,” added Nitesh Khandelwal, Director, QuantInsti.

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