BUSA 3415 Data Science for Finance & Economic Applications
The focus of this course is the transition from theoretical financial and economic models of asset returns and behaviors to econometric modeling using real data. Students will develop an understanding of how financial and economic theories can be used to build testable hypotheses using empirical data and econometric statistical techniques. The course will utilize Microsoft Excel for spreadsheet modeling, and IBM's SPSS and Bell Lab’s R software for data analysis and statistical modeling.
Typically Offered
Athens Campus: not offered — Demorest Campus: TBA beginning fall 2018