Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Oxford Algorithmic Trading Programme
Gain proficiency in executing personalised trading tactics and unravelling the complexities of algorithmic trading.
Start date
22 January 2025
Course duration
6 weeks
Excluding orientation
Language
English
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Effort
8–10 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
Programme overview
The expected value of assets managed by robo-advisors by 2023.
Traders Magazine (Feb, 2020).
The predicted size of the global algorithmic trading market by 2025, increasing from $11.8 million in 2019.
GlobeNewswire (Jul, 2020).
Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)
Although algorithmic trading has existed for some time, advancements in machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) have expedited its progress. As a result, trading algorithms can independently identify profitable patterns and market efficiencies, and execute trades at a high frequency, often surpassing the performance of professional traders and financial advisors.
The Oxford Algorithmic Trading Programme from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles that drive successful algorithmic trading strategies and hedge funds, as well as an introduction to financial theory and behavioural finance. The six-week algorithmic trading programme, led by Nir Vulkan, introduces four principles that guide the evaluation of algorithmic trading models. Additionally, participants learn about biases present in the market and how behavioural traits create exploitable patterns. Upon completion, learners will have the ability to assess the worth of investing in a trading model or fund.
Is this programme for you?
The Oxford Algorithmic Trading Programme targets professionals in the trading and investment field, including those unfamiliar with algorithmic trading. The course offers insights from industry leaders and top academics on the challenges facing algorithmic systematic traders, making it relevant for anyone interested in this topic. It will also appeal to professionals looking to understand the expected impact of AI and automation on the future of financial trading. The programme suits private and part-time traders seeking to enhance their trading skills and experiment with algorithmic trading models. The course is non-technical, but participants interested in the technical aspects of algorithmic trading can engage in optional activities to learn how to build a model using Python. These activities are voluntary and conducted through an integrated development environment, with no additional software required.
The Oxford Algorithmic Trading Programme is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The programme has an estimated 60 hours of learning.
Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is on you. Oxford Saïd and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.
Programme overview
Introduction
Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)
Although algorithmic trading has existed for some time, advancements in machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) have expedited its progress. As a result, trading algorithms can independently identify profitable patterns and market efficiencies, and execute trades at a high frequency, often surpassing the performance of professional traders and financial advisors.
The Oxford Algorithmic Trading Programme from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles that drive successful algorithmic trading strategies and hedge funds, as well as an introduction to financial theory and behavioural finance. The six-week algorithmic trading programme, led by Nir Vulkan, introduces four principles that guide the evaluation of algorithmic trading models. Additionally, participants learn about biases present in the market and how behavioural traits create exploitable patterns. Upon completion, learners will have the ability to assess the worth of investing in a trading model or fund.
Is this programme for you?
The Oxford Algorithmic Trading Programme targets professionals in the trading and investment field, including those unfamiliar with algorithmic trading. The course offers insights from industry leaders and top academics on the challenges facing algorithmic systematic traders, making it relevant for anyone interested in this topic. It will also appeal to professionals looking to understand the expected impact of AI and automation on the future of financial trading. The programme suits private and part-time traders seeking to enhance their trading skills and experiment with algorithmic trading models. The course is non-technical, but participants interested in the technical aspects of algorithmic trading can engage in optional activities to learn how to build a model using Python. These activities are voluntary and conducted through an integrated development environment, with no additional software required.
The Oxford Algorithmic Trading Programme is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The programme has an estimated 60 hours of learning.
Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is on you. Oxford Saïd and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.
What will set you apart
The ability to assess the efficacy of an algorithmic trading model within a real-world market environment.
The skills to develop and implement your own algorithmic trading strategies based on the four key rules laid out in this programme.
Insight into how automation, AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies will impact the future of systematic trading.
Unlimited access to both the official Oxford Executive Education Alumni group on LinkedIn and 2U’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.Programme curriculum
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
Introduction to classic and behavioural finance theory
Module 2
Systematic trading and the state of the investment industry
Module 3
Technical analysis and the methodology of trading system design
Module 4
Working with an algorithmic trading model
Module 5
Evaluation criteria for systematic models and funds
Module 6
Future trends in algorithmic trading
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What past students
think
Stephen Olayiwola
Quant Analyst and Algo Trader, Virgin Money
This six-week programme provided a good taste of what algorithmic trading constitutes. The content and insights gained, particularly from expert presentations, provided real value for money. I enjoyed the materials and the interactive discussion board, and seeing other perspectives on the eclectic range of topics covered. The programme has afforded me the base knowledge needed to develop and expand my algo skill set. I would recommend it to anyone looking to start a career in algo trading, but who have no idea where to begin.
Programme Director
Nir Vulkan
Associate Professor of Business Economics, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
About the certificate
Attain a thorough comprehension of strategies for algorithmic trading and earn an official certificate of attendance from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the programme handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the programme.
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