Program Overview

Analysis of Financial Data

The aim of the course is to provide students with the necessary toolkit to analyse and extract information from financial data. Financial markets produce huge amounts of numerical information (data). For instance, all the transactions made daily at the Stockholm stock exchange are recorded. Other sources of information include accounting disclosures, macro-economic variables, etc. This data must be analysed in order to extract the necessary information to guide investment decisions. This course focuses on how statistical methods can be used to analyse real financial data.

Course Details

• Type: Course, second cycle
• Study pace: Full time
• Study location: Umeå
• Type of studies: On campus

Eligibility

• At least 90 credits (hp) where at least 15 credits in statistics including regression analysis, or the equivalent is required.
• Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.
• A 7.5 hp course in corporate finance or the equivalent is recommended.

Selection

• Academic credits

Application and Tuition Fees

• Application fee: SEK 900
• Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 14,763
• Total fee: SEK 14,763

Course Schedule

• Starts: 19 February 2026
• Ends: 23 March 2026
• Number of credits: 7.5 credits
• Type of studies: On site
• Study pace: 100%
• Teaching hours: Daytime
• Study location: Umeå
• Language: English
• Application code: UMU-27901

Additional Information

• The course is part of the university's efforts to provide high-quality education in financial analysis.
• The university is certified as a Healthy Campus, with many initiatives that promote health and well-being.
• Umeå University is ranked #1 globally in the main categories of Living, Support, and Overall Satisfaction.