FNCE30014 Machine Learning in Finance

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

• Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
• About 3 class hours a week

Is FNCE30014 hard?

FNCE30014: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it harder: You must pass the exam on its own. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Real problems in finance and economics, and how machine learning can be used to tackle them.

After it you can

• Use basic machine learning methods on finance problems
• Tell real disruption apart from simple computerisation
• Judge new ideas and spot chances to innovate

What you need first

(FNCE10002 or FNCE20001) and (ECOM20001 or ECON20003 or ECON20005)

• FNCE10002 Principles of Finance
• ECOM20001 Econometrics 1
• ECON20003 Quantitative Methods 2
• ECON20005 Competition and Strategy

Can’t be taken together with

• FNCE90084
• FNCE30012

Careers

Helps toward: Financial Investment Manager, Finance specialist

How it’s assessed

Tests 20%, Assignments 40%, Final exam 40%

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Quick answers

When is FNCE30014 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

What do I need before taking FNCE30014?

Needs (FNCE10002 or FNCE20001) and (ECOM20001 or ECON20003 or ECON20005).

Does FNCE30014 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Tests 20%, Assignments 40%, Final exam 40%.

How many class hours a week does FNCE30014 have?

3 h a week in class

Can I take FNCE30014 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.

Can I rate FNCE30014?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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