Training · University of Cincinnati / Carl H. Lindner College of Business

Quantitative Finance Graduate Certificate — Spring 2027

12-credit online certificate with quantitative equity investing, financial econometrics, options/futures, factor backtesting, and algorithmic trading

open / Spring 2027 applications yes remote

Program overview

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Notes

Official page lists Spring 2027 deadline/start and curriculum in econometrics, quantitative equity investing, backtesting, and algorithmic trading; exact program end date is not stated.

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Quantiacs Contest 25 · Quant research challenge

Compete for $2M in strategy allocations.

Submit a unique trading system. The seven highest Contest Scores receive one-year notional allocations with performance fees currently based on a 10% profit share.

1st$1M
2nd$500K
3rd$250K
4th$100K
5th–7th$50K each

Unique systems only. Quantiacs applies a correlation filter, and allocations may be reduced or eliminated if a winner’s live Contest Score falls below its score at contest close.

Sponsored registration link. Prize amounts are notional strategy allocations; payouts are performance fees under Quantiacs’ Relative Performance Model. Winner allocations commence within 30 days after the contest ends. Eligibility and official rules apply; no purchase is necessary.