who can apply?
QuantInsti’s Algorithmic & Quantitative Trading course, Executive Programme in Algorithmic Trading (EPAT®) is beneficial for professionals working in or aspiring to move into either buy-side or sell-side of the businesses that involve use of Quantitative Trading tools & techniques.
If you plan to take up EPAT®, it would be most beneficial to you if you have a high level of intellectual curiosity, a strong interest in financial markets & possess strong analytical skills. Although there is no specific degree requirements, most participants come from backgrounds involving mathematics, statistics, core sciences, computer science, engineering, operations, research, business administration, finance & economics. You’d need to have familiarity with statistics, excel, python and financial markets.
In case you do not, we have you covered. 2 preparatory lectures have been introduced to EPAT: Lecture 1 - Python and Lecture 2 - Statistics. These are optional lectures and would be conducted 2 weeks prior to the beginning of EPAT lectures and would be extremely beneficial in establishing your base in Python and Statistics.
Schedule
We have four batches in a year. Duration of the programme is 6 months. The tentative programme start dates are:
| Batch | Start Date |
|---|---|
| 48 | 3rd Oct 2020 |
| 49 | 9th Jan 2021 |
| 50 | 10th Apr 2021 |
Programme Fee
| Tier | Applicable till | Global Participants | Indian Residents* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Early Bird Enrollment Fees | 26th Jul 2020 | 5,499 | 2,09,000 |
| Early Enrollment Fees | 30th Aug 2020 | 5,979 | 2,30,000 |
| Standard Enrollment Fees | 3rd Oct 2020 | 6,899 | 2,65,000 |
| Tier | Super Early Bird Enrollment Fees | Early Enrollment Fees | Standard Enrollment Fees |
| Applicable till | 26th Jul 2020 | 30th Aug 2020 | 3rd Oct 2020 |
| Global Participants | 5,499 | 5,979 | 6,899 |
| Indian Residents* | 2,09,000 | 2,30,000 | 2,65,000 |
| Tier | Applicable till | Global Participants | Indian Residents* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Early Bird Enrollment Fees | 25th Oct 2020 | 5,499 | 2,09,000 |
| Early Enrollment Fees | 30th Nov 2020 | 5,979 | 2,30,000 |
| Standard Enrollment Fees | 9th Jan 2021 | 6,899 | 2,65,000 |
| Tier | Super Early Bird Enrollment Fees | Early Enrollment Fees | Standard Enrollment Fees |
| Applicable till | 25th Oct 2020 | 30th Nov 2020 | 9th Jan 2021 |
| Global Participants | 5,499 | 5,979 | 6,899 |
| Indian Residents* | 2,09,000 | 2,30,000 | 2,65,000 |
Financial Aid
EPAT® programme comes with Financial Assistance for the deserving candidates
Scholarship by QuantInsti
Participants (Other than full time student) can Earn the Merit-based Scholarship. Go get it here!
Educational Loans
Educational loans available at 0% interest for full time Indian residents.*
Student Aid
QuantInsti encourages the full time students to enter this domain. Claim your benefits, if you are still pursuing formal education.
Emerging Market Fee
Emerging market participants (Participants residing full time in countries with per capita GDP (nominal) less than USD 20,000 as per World Bank data), please share your details below to check for Emerging market fee eligibility.
FTS Eligible (for Singapore Corporate Participants)
This programme is recognised under the Financial Training Scheme (FTS) and is eligible for FTS claims subject to all eligibility criteria being met.
Please note that in no way does this represent an endorsement of the quality of the training provider and programme. Participants are advised to assess the suitability of the programme and its relevance to participants’ business activities or job roles.
The FTS is available to eligible entities based on the prevalent funding eligibility, quantum and caps. FTS claims may only be made for recognised programmes with specified validity period. Please refer to www.ibf.org.sg** for more information.
**IBF - Institute of Banking and Finance is the national accreditation and certification agency for financial industry competency in Singapore. Read more about IBF here.
* T&C apply
Practical approach and vast applications of EPAT® added a lot of value to my career.
Arjit Mathur
EPAT®, 2018
This executive programme helped me pace up my learning as an equity analyst to become a quant.
Naoya Ohara
EPAT®, 2016
EPAT® has provided additional insight and learning experiences in the quant world while offering an opportunity to further develop my skills and knowledge in the field.
Nathan Nifco
EPAT®, 2017
Admission process
Before admission, we will facilitate a one-on-one counselling session that will focus on understanding the strengths and weaknesses of the participant. These sessions do not necessarily decide the participants’ eligibility but help counsellors assist them with informed guidance prior to enrollment.