Dr. Philippe Cote

Professor

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Biography

Philippe Cote is a Full Executive Professor and Sorensen Chair specializing in Energy, Environmental, and Reputational Risk Management at the Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta. He teaches courses focused on the intersection of finance and data science, aimed at providing students with essential skills in financial concepts and data analytics. His educational philosophy emphasizes the importance of data science in the finance industry, where he prepares students for real-world challenges in financial analysis, decision-making, and effective communication through data visualization. He is actively involved in developing curricula that integrate machine learning and natural language processing into finance coursework, enhancing students' capabilities to analyze and interpret complex data in business contexts.

Research Interests

Courses

FIN 450 - FinTech II: Applied Data Science FIN 451 - FinTech III: Enterprise-level Data Science FIN 452 - Financial Analytics Trading

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management