National University of Singapore
Investment Management: Investing With Data and Technology
Gain the knowledge and skills to make smarter, safer and more effective investment decisions.
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Start date
22 May 2024
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Course duration
6 weeks
Excluding orientation
Language
English
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Effort
4–6 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
Course overview
Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)
For many people, investment markets are shrouded in mystery. Technical language, misconceptions and complex financial concepts restrict non-financially minded individuals from taking control of their personal investments and generating the wealth they need to create a financially sound future.
Demystify the financial landscape with the Investment Management: Investing With Data and Technology online short course from the National University of Singapore (NUS) Advanced Computing for Executives (ACE). Over six weeks, you'll explore leading investment strategies and learn to manage your personal portfolio in a way that is smarter and safer. You’ll also gain practical experience using financial data and discover how it can be harnessed to inform and enhance your decision-making. Ultimately, the course will empower you with the knowledge and skills to work toward your financial goals.
Is this course for you?
This course takes a practical approach to generating personal wealth through informed investment decision-making. As a result, it's suited to individuals who want to gain a holistic overview of financial markets and the tools to better navigate them. Those interested in creating a robust investment strategy which aligns with their risk appetite will benefit from the topics covered. Professionals working in finance, investment, consulting or advisory who are looking to brush up or formalise their skills will also benefit from this course.
Course overview
Introduction
Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)
For many people, investment markets are shrouded in mystery. Technical language, misconceptions and complex financial concepts restrict non-financially minded individuals from taking control of their personal investments and generating the wealth they need to create a financially sound future.
Demystify the financial landscape with the Investment Management: Investing With Data and Technology online short course from the National University of Singapore (NUS) Advanced Computing for Executives (ACE). Over six weeks, you'll explore leading investment strategies and learn to manage your personal portfolio in a way that is smarter and safer. You’ll also gain practical experience using financial data and discover how it can be harnessed to inform and enhance your decision-making. Ultimately, the course will empower you with the knowledge and skills to work toward your financial goals.
Is this course for you?
This course takes a practical approach to generating personal wealth through informed investment decision-making. As a result, it's suited to individuals who want to gain a holistic overview of financial markets and the tools to better navigate them. Those interested in creating a robust investment strategy which aligns with their risk appetite will benefit from the topics covered. Professionals working in finance, investment, consulting or advisory who are looking to brush up or formalise their skills will also benefit from this course.
What will set you apart
An understanding of the fundamental principles and best practices needed to build an effective investment portfolio.
The ability to make better investment decisions through investment methodologies, data sources and analysis and portfolio management.
The knowledge to better mitigate risks and earn returns in your personal and professional capacity. 
The ability to automate data extraction and analysis as well as backtest your investment strategies.
Unlimited access to 2U’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.Course curriculum
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
Introduction to investing in financial markets
Module 2
Investment approaches
Module 3
Portfolio management
Module 4
Data and technology in investing
Module 5
Rule-based investing
Module 6
Investor psychology
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Course Convenor
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Mr Shashank Shekhar Tripathi
Educator, Department of Information Systems and Analytics (DISA), School of Computing, National University of Singapore
About the certificate
Develop a smarter, safer personal investment strategy and earn an official certificate of professional achievement from the National University of Singapore (NUS) Advanced Computing for Executives (ACE).
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with your digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.
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Payment options
You can pay your course fees before the course starts, or you may opt for a split payment plan on courses that are nine weeks and shorter. For courses 10 weeks and longer, there is a three-part payment plan available. To find out more about payment options please visit our Payment and Financing page, or contact an Enrollment Adviser, to find out which option you qualify for.
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GetSmarter's learning model is designed to help you, as a working professional, improve your skills without compromising on work and family responsibilities. The course work is broken up into weekly, manageable bite-sized modules, with incremental deadlines, designed to help you pace yourself over the duration of the course and allow you the legroom to work when it suits you best.
At the beginning of each module you'll be presented with the course content and assignments necessary for completion. You also have access to your Success Adviser who will help you manage your time, and support you with any administrative or technical queries you might have.
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How to change your start date
As part of our commitment to your professional development, GetSmarter offers you a two-week period to change your course start date or request your money back if you’re not fully satisfied.
To qualify for a deferral of your course start date, or to cancel your enrollment and receive a refund of your course fee, your request would need to reach our Success Advisers before the release of Module 2. For more information, please read our Terms and Conditions.
Discover the Online Campus
The Online Campus will be your virtual classroom for the duration of your course. Through its easy-to-use interface you'll have access to a diverse variety of course content formats including: interactive videos, module notes, practice quizzes, presentations, assignment briefs, and additional web resources.
On the Online Campus, you'll also be able to ask questions and interact with your fellow students and teaching team through the discussion forums. If you are looking for your Online Campus login, please see the list of university partner login pages here.
