- Knowledge of the benefits of using computer applications in finance - Identifying a problem of prediction, classification and optimization in finance field - Learning how to prepare the financial information for computer processing - Understanding the different metrics for evaluating models - Knowledge of different computational techniques for prediction, classification and optimization - Being able to relate the type of problem with the type of technique - Applying computational techniques for solving problems in the financial field - Having skills of using computational tools in the financial area - Having the ability to evaluate the results obtained through computer applications - Being able to properly propose the different phases for the resolution of a problem using the techniques discussed - Having the Ability to assess the advantages and disadvantages of using each technique to a specific problem

- Introduction to programming in the financial field - Preparation of financial information for computer processing - Metrics for evaluating models - Computational techniques for classifying in finance - Computational techniques for predicting financial time series - Computational techniques for financial optimization - Computational techniques for clustering

This course comprises practical classes in computer rooms. Lectures will include theoretical content so that students can acquire knowledge about the different computational techniques applicable in the context of finance. The practical classes will be a set of tutorials, so students can acquire practical skills solving concrete problems in the field of study. Throughout the semester students will do some tests to evaluate the course contents. Therefore, 6 ECTS credits of this course is distributed with the next load of work for the student: 2. Practical classes: 2.4 ECTS credits 3. Performing tests: 0.5 credits 4. Individual student work: 3.1 ECTS credits