Big data is a term that describes the large volume of data - both structured and unstructured. Big data can be analyzed for insights that lead to better decisions and strategic business moves. In this course, we provide introductory and advanced knowledge to use SAS software for financial big data analysis. We will introduce the essential methodology using SAS for data analytics, business analytics and financial research, with the focus on the application of business and financial analysis. Students are expected to learn the basic SAS programming techniques, as well as financial data analysis skills using SAS Enterprise Guide and SAS Enterprise Miner throughout the course.

Big data is a term that describes the large volume of data - both structured and unstructured. Big data can be analyzed for insights that lead to better decisions and strategic business moves. In this course, we provide introduction and advanced knowledge to use SAS software for financial big data analysis. We will introduce the essential methodology using SAS for data analytics, business analytics and financial research, with the focus on the application of business and financial analysis. Students are expected to learn the basic SAS programming techniques, as well as financial data analysis skills using SAS Enterprise Guide and SAS Enterprise Miner throughout the course.

SAS Essentials: Mastering SAS for Data Analytics, 2015, by Alan C. Elliott (Author), Wayne A. Woodward.

Using SAS in Financial Research, 2002 by Ekkehart Boehmer and John Paul. Broussard.

Business Analytics Using SAS Enterprise Guide and SAS Enterprise Miner: A Beginner's Guide, 2014 by Olivia Parr-Rud

Developing Credit Risk Models Using SAS Enterprise Miner and SAS/STAT: Theory and Applications,by Iain L. J. Brown

SAS Essentials: Mastering SAS for Data Analytics, 2015, by Alan C. Elliott (Author), Wayne A. Woodward.

Using SAS in Financial Research, 2002 by Ekkehart Boehmer and John Paul. Broussard.

Business Analytics Using SAS Enterprise Guide and SAS Enterprise Miner: A Beginner's Guide, 2014 by Olivia Parr-Rud

Developing Credit Risk Models Using SAS Enterprise Miner and SAS/STAT: Theory and Applications, by Iain L. J. Brown