FIN 550

Fall 2026 Part of Term B

Part of Term B
Oct 19-Dec 9

Big Data Analytics in Finance for Predictive and Causal Analysis

Credit: 4 hours.

Examines methods in big data analytics for financial and economic analysis. Students design and conduct independent empirical research using tools such as machine learning, regression, randomized trials, and quasi-experiments. Emphasis is on distinguishing correlation from causation, developing reproducible workflows, and critically evaluating analytic strategies. Prepares students for advanced professional and research roles requiring independent judgment and defense of methodological choices in data-rich environments.

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FIN 550 class schedule data for fall 2026
	Status		CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
			77523	Online	BAI	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Gao, X Kronlund, M	Availability: Open (Restricted) Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/19/26-12/09/26 Section Info: This section is only for students in the online Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBAi) program. Restriction(s): Restricted to MS:Business Analytics ONL-UIUC. Not intended for Intl Exchange - Grad students.