FIN 550

Spring 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 20-May 6

Big Data Analytics in Finance for Predictive and Causal Analysis

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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 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: . 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.