FINTECH533
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Design and Testing of Algorithmic Trading Systems
Financial Technology
EGR - School of Engineering
Subject
FINTECH
Catalog Number
533
Title
Design and Testing of Algorithmic Trading Systems
Course Description
This course introduces students to the tools, concepts, and workflow used by industry to craft algorithmic trading systems, as well as the financial concepts involved. Using the Python Dash framework, students will build simple but powerful trading apps that fetch data, pass trade orders, and evaluate performance metrics. Students will gain exposure to modern Python data analytics packages, GitHub Actions, market data feeds, web scraping, and trade execution system APIs. The course assumes an entry-level understanding of Python and finance and is intended for students who wish to take their skills to the next level.
Grading Basis
Graded
Consent (Permission Number)
No Special Consent Required
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Lecture