Artificial Intelligence in Finance (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student understands the essential concepts of AI and the principles of algorithmic thinking. The student can critically evaluate the reporting and discussions around AI. Students are able to assess the possibilities and challenges that AI brings to finance. Student can compare, how different AI applications apply to their own working field. Students are able to apply the information related to AI to develop their own working field. Students are able to consider ethical issues related to the use of AI.

Content

Part I: Elements of Artificial Intelligence free online course 2 ECTS
- basics of AI and examples of the AI usage
- AI problem solving
- real world AI applications
- machine learning and neural networks
- implications of AI

Part II: (3 ECTS) Use of AI in finance and deepening student’s AI competence
Student independently performs a systematic literature review to find out
- how AI is used finance
- what kind of ethical issues are related to the use of AI
- how information may be critically applied

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has demonstrated ability to apply knowledge in the learning assignments related to working life.