CAS ETH in Machine Learning in Finance and Insurance

This description is only available in English.

  • Spring Semester

    Start
  • 9 months

    Duration
  • ETH Zurich
    Location
  • English
    Tuition language
  • ​01.11.2024–​­31.01.2025

    Application period
  • CHF 13,000

    Programme fee

In brief: The CAS ETH in Machine Learning in Finance and Insurance

The programme provides of a deep understanding of the intersection between machine learning technology and applications to foster innovation in the rapidly changing financial services landscape.

Structure and content

Programme description

The CAS ETH in Machine Learning in Finance and Insurance offers a unique and engaging interdisciplinary curriculum along: A comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of machine learning; a critical reflection on the integration of AI; deep dives into cases and applications guided by faculty and professionals in workshop formats as well as "Your innovation project" guided by a mentor from faculty or industry.

Objectives

The CAS aims to produce graduates who have a solid understanding of the intersection between ML technology and applications, including an understanding of the overall system landscape & architecture in which a ML model is embedded. Students will be able to chase after and lead the development of innovative, responsible ML solutions. Graduates will have a broader professional network through the guest speakers, mentors and community of the ETH FinsureTech Hub.

Professional perspectives

Graduates will be able to hold a senior or leadership position in technology driven projects, start their own technology-focused business, or advance their careers within their current organisation.

Structure and format

Participants complete 4 blocks over 9 months, with knowledge delivery through interactive lectures (Block I). Content and case delivery (Block II & III) will be conveyed through interactive seminars in which lecturers convey relevant content in conversation. Study workload is approximately 300 hours, including lectures, study time and performance assessments.

Additional information

The CAS will finish with "Your innovation project": The direct feedback and review of progress on a project that you define together your mentor at the beginning of Block IV will help develop your ML competences and also allow to facilitate the application of the knowledge components.

The CAS ETH in Machine Learning in Finance and Insurance is hosted at the ETH FinsureTech Hub. The Hub bundles expertise among ETH researchers and professionals across emerging areas like data science, machine learning, cyber security, distributed ledger technology, digital currencies and quantum computing.

Tuition language(s)

English

Credits

15 ECTS credits

Target group and admission

Target group

Professionals with a science and engineering background who want to deepen their knowledge in machine learning and unlock its potential in the financial industry with minimum of two years of professional experience in finance, banking or insurance.

Requirements

Master's degree acknowledged by ETH or equivalent educational qualifications, at least two years of professional experience in finance, banking and insurance, and good command of English.

Required language skills

Language(s) of performance assessment

English

Dates and venue

Start

Spring Semester 2025

Duration

9 months

Application period

​01.11.2024–​­31.01.2025 (rolling admission)

Location

ETH Zurich

Fees

Programme fee

CHF 13,000

Application fee

CHF 50 for persons with a Swiss university degree, CHF 150 for persons with another university degree (non-​refundable, credit card payment only)

Withdrawal fee

  • Within 30 days after the admission date: free of charge
  • More than 30 days after the admission date: CHF 5,000
  • After the start of the programme: CHF 13,000

Application

Questions about the application

ETH Zurich, School for Continuing Education, HG E 17–​18.5, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich, Tel. external page +41 44 632 56 59, E-mail

Application documents

Organiser

Programme management

Professor Patrick Cheridito
Programme Director
Professor Patrick Cheridito
Bastian Bergmann
Programme Manager
Bastian Bergmann

Contact

Bastian Bergmann
  • +41 44 632 63 34

ETH Zurich
FinsureTech Hub
Florastrasse 7
SEC D2
8092 Zurich

Responsible body

ETH Zurich, Department of Mathematics, ETH Zurich (D-MATH), ETH FinsureTech Hub

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