Information technology is an essential ingredient for success in the fast-paced financial industry. Comm4230 gives you a competitive advantage in the job market by providing you with (1) hands-on experience with coding in VBA (Excel) and SQL to solve business problems, and (2) a deep understanding of the role of IT in financial domains. You will design and implement a robotrader capable of managing a $50 million portfolio of stocks and options and you will deploy it in the McIntire Hedge Tournament.

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Learn powerful ideas and useful tools

The Hedge Tournament is the centerpiece of the course, and a memorable experience for all participants.

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List these hard skills on your CV

This course will expand and sharpen your skill set.

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Check the schedule of the assignments

The schedule lists the work to do and contains links to the lecture slides, readings, and videos.

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Contact your instructor

IT & Finance is taught by Stefano Grazioli. The class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30-1:45pm in RRH 256.

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Is this class for me?

COMM 4230: IT&Finance - is designed for undergraduate Commerce students focusing on Information Technology, Analytics, and Finance. Everybody else is welcome to take any remaining available seat.