FIN 550

Spring 2026 All Classes

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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.

FIN 550 class schedule data for spring 2026
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
74066
Lecture-Discussion
BA2
2:00PM -3:20PM
TR
2020 Wymer Hall
Gao, X
Stechuk, S
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Section Info:
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Restriction(s):
Restricted to MS: Financial Engineering or MS: Finance Cost Rec - UIUC.
74068
Lecture-Discussion
BD3
9:30AM -10:50AM
MW
3041 Business Instructional Fac
Molitor, D
Stechuk, S
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Section Info:
.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to MS: Technology Management-UIUC, MS:Management -UIUC, or MS:Business Analytics - UIUC.
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