Quantitative Finance for Data Science Students: Python, Calculus, and Interview Prep

A comprehensive course equipping data science students with the quantitative finance knowledge, Python skills, and interview preparation needed to excel in the financial industry.

Python Fundamentals for Quantitative Finance

Unit 1: Introduction to Python for Finance

Unit 2: NumPy for Numerical Computing

Unit 3: Pandas for Data Analysis

Unit 4: SciPy for Scientific Computing

Unit 5: Working with Financial Data Sources

Calculus and Stochastic Calculus for Finance

Unit 1: Calculus Review

Unit 2: Brownian Motion

Unit 3: Ito's Lemma

Unit 4: Asset Price Dynamics

Option Pricing and Risk Management

Unit 1: Option Pricing Models: Black-Scholes

Unit 2: Option Pricing Models: Binomial Trees

Unit 3: Hedging Strategies

Unit 4: Value at Risk (VaR)

Unit 5: Expected Shortfall (ES)

Time Series Analysis and Machine Learning in Finance

Unit 1: Introduction to Time Series Analysis

Unit 2: Advanced Time Series Models

Unit 3: Machine Learning for Finance

Unit 4: Algorithmic Trading Basics

Quantitative Finance Interview Preparation

Unit 1: Quant Fundamentals Review

Unit 2: Brainteasers and Logic Puzzles

Unit 3: Coding and Algorithm Challenges

Unit 4: Communication and Behavioral Skills