Financial Analytics with Python
- Analytics & Tech
- Finance & Investment
- Innovation & Business Improvement
This module is conducted in-person.
2 days
Weekdays (9am - 5pm)
Who Should Attend
- Accounting professionals who wish to learn basic programming skills that will be applicable in their job-roles
- Accounting professionals who want to understand how recent trends in digital transformation are relevant to their work
PREREQUISITES
There are no prerequisites for this programme. Prior knowledge on any of the topics is not required.
Overview
The objective of this course is to introduce accounting professionals to the recent trends in digital transformation and financial analytics. Participants will be exposed to the skillsets needed by accountants to remain competitive in the digital era, e.g., programming skills. In particular, this course will focus on the basics of Python programming and the applications of the various packages for data analysis and visualisation, which are important for the day-to-day job of an accountant. In addition, participants will be able to learn how to extract basic financial data from public sources (such as Yahoo Finance and Quandl) and how these data can be used to plot graphs, charts, and regression analysis to make more informed decisions for their firms. Packages such as numpy, Pandas, matplotlib, and statsmodels will be used as application tools.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of digital transformation and learn how to use business model canvas to recommend digital transformation practices for firms
- Review the basic statistical concepts and apply them to a financial setting
- Learn basic Python programming
- Perform relevant financial analytics and generate inferences based on the analysis
Assessment
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion issued by Singapore Management University.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
COMPANY-SPONSORED | |||
PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
SME |
NON-SME |
Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+
|
$654 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
$254 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$654 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$254 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$254 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$254 (After SSG Funding 70% |
International Participant |
$2,180 (No Funding) |
$2,180 (No Funding) |
$2,180 (No Funding) |
All prices include 9% GST
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.
Self Sponsored
SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).Workfare Skills Support Scheme
From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
Company Sponsored
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
- Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
- Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
- Trainees will be able to enjoy ETSS funding only if the company's SME's status has been approved. To verify your SME's status, please click here.
Please click here for more information on ETSS.
Absentee Payroll
Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:
AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
Intake Information
This module is conducted in-person.
Course | Dates |
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INTAKE 4 | 27 - 28 Feb 2025 [Open for Registration] |
*Online registration will close 5 calendar days before the course start date