EXECUTIVE MASTER IN AI & FINANCE ADMISSION NOTICE – A.Y. 2024/2025
Objectives of the Master’s Program
The Executive Master in AI & Finance is an advanced training program designed to provide expertise in the integration of Artificial Intelligence and Quantitative Finance.
Program Goals:
- Train professionals to apply AI in financial analysis
- Provide practical tools for AI-driven investment strategies
- Bridge the gap between academia and industry through hands-on case studies
This Master’s program is designed for finance and technology professionals, graduates, and managers interested in specializing in AI for finance.
Admission Requirements
Eligible candidates:
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree holders in economics, finance, STEM, or related fields
- Professionals with experience in finance, banking, or technology
- Applicants with a foreign degree (subject to submission of a Declaration of Value or equivalent documentation)
Available Seats and Selection Criteria
Number of seats: Min. 10 – Max. 35 students
Selection process:
- Evaluation of academic and professional background
- Motivational interview with the admission committee
If applications exceed the available seats, a ranking list will be established based on the above criteria.
Application Procedure
Application deadline: Friday, March 28, 2024
Submission via email: comunicazione@qi4m.com
Required documents:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae
- ID and Tax Code (Codice Fiscale)
- Self-certification of academic degree
- Motivational letter
- For foreign degrees: Declaration of Value or CIMEA Comparability Certificate
Tuition Fees & Scholarships
Tuition fee: €2,500
Available Scholarships:
- Covering from 70% to 100% of the tuition fee, based on the number of applicants and ISEE (economic status indicator).
- 100% scholarship for the top 5 students with an eligible ISEE.
- Up to 70% scholarship for students ranked up to the 15th position, based on ISEE.
Corporate Discounts:
- Fee reductions for multiple enrollments from the same company.
Payment can be made in a single installment or in agreed-upon installments.
Program Structure & Duration
Total duration: 144 hours over 12 weekends
Format: Hybrid (online + in-person at MicHub, Pescara)
Indicative Schedule:
- Fridays: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturdays: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Course Modules:
📌 Main topics covered:
- Python Programming Fundamentals (15 hours)
- Financial Data Manipulation (20 hours)
- Statistics & Quantitative Finance (13 hours)
- Time Series Analysis for Financial Markets (18 hours)
- Quantitative Finance, Derivatives, and Risk Management (14 hours)
- Introduction to Machine Learning for Finance (20 hours)
- Advanced ML Techniques & Portfolio Optimization (18 hours)
- Generative AI for Investment Strategies (10 hours)
- Final Project & Practical Workshop (16 hours)
Certificate of Completion
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive an Executive Master in AI & Finance Certificate, issued by Qi4M and MicHub.
Certificate Requirements:
- Attendance of at least 80% of the training activities
- Successful completion of all assessments and final project
Program start date: Friday, April 4, 2025
Data Protection & Privacy
Personal data will be processed in accordance with EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) for administrative and educational purposes only.
