Quantitative Finance & AI – Your Statement of Excellence
Your personal path to excellence in Quantitative Finance and AI-Driven Finance
- Expert in AI and Finance (EAIF)
- Certified Financial Modeler in AI (CFM)
- Certified Financial Engineer in AI (CFE)
- Bachelor Financial Management
We help you to become a Quant!
We combine academic excellence, quantitative finance expertise, artificial intelligence, and a consistent focus on real-world practice. Whichever path you choose, our education programs take you to the next level in your career and studies—from certificates to a bachelor’s and MBA through to a doctorate.
No degree without a next step.
Our vertical education program combines Financial Modeling, Financial Engineering, Data Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence into a continuous competency profile. The content of our programs is embedded in current research. Models and methods are not only developed and analyzed academically, but also applied in real-world projects.
AI meets Quantitative Finance
Artificial intelligence is changing the world of finance. That’s why, at EIQF, we consistently combine quantitative finance methods with the possibilities of modern AI.
Our focus is on Financial Modeling, Financial Engineering, Data Analytics, simulation, and artificial intelligence. We show how AI can be used to analyze large datasets, develop and validate financial models, and support financial decision-making processes.
We do not see AI as a replacement for solid finance know-how. What matters is combining financial understanding, quantitative methods, data skills, and the ability to critically assess AI results.
Education. Research. Experience.
Education for AI-Driven Finance
The future of finance education is digital, quantitative, and AI-enabled. Benefit from our many years of experience in digital education and professional development, and continue your learning flexibly—independent of time and location.
Our programs combine digital learning formats, practice-oriented case studies, financial models, data analytics, simulations, and modern AI tools. This way, you gain not only theoretical knowledge, but also apply methods directly to real financial questions.
Research meets Practice
Our education programs are based on the close connection between education, research, and advisory. Academic insights flow into our teaching programs; at the same time, practical questions generate new research impulses.
Key areas of focus lie at the intersection of Quantitative Finance, AI, Financial Modeling, Financial Engineering, Risk Management, Data Analytics, and simulation.
Experience meets Innovation
We have more than 30 years of experience in international investment banking and combine this practical experience with academic research and modern finance education.
Our goal is to prepare finance professionals for a working world in which Quantitative Finance, Data Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence increasingly converge.
The future of finance education is digital, quantitative, and AI-enabled. Benefit from our many years of experience in digital education and professional development, and continue your learning flexibly—independent of time and location.
Our programs combine digital learning formats, practice-oriented case studies, financial models, data analytics, simulations, and modern AI tools. This way, you gain not only theoretical knowledge, but also apply methods directly to real financial questions.
Our education programs are based on the close connection between education, research, and advisory. Academic insights flow into our teaching programs; at the same time, practical questions generate new research impulses.
Key areas of focus lie at the intersection of Quantitative Finance, AI, Financial Modeling, Financial Engineering, Risk Management, Data Analytics, and simulation.
We have more than 30 years of experience in international investment banking and combine this practical experience with academic research and modern finance education.
Our goal is to prepare finance professionals for a working world in which Quantitative Finance, Data Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence increasingly converge.
The future of Finance is quantitative and AI-powered.
Fields of Activity
Part-Time Education
Our part-time education programs, including the Certified Financial Modeler and the Certified Financial Engineer, offer a solid theoretical foundation combined with practice-oriented approaches. These programs are designed to train professionals for the financial world of tomorrow and equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in a dynamic market environment.
Academic Education
Our academic education includes the Bachelor in Financial Management, the MBA in Applied Quantitative Finance, and the DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) in Quantitative Finance. The Bachelor and MBA programs provide comprehensive knowledge in quantitative finance and prepare students to meet the challenges of a modern financial world. The DBA builds academically on these foundations.
Publications
Our publications include groundbreaking articles, research papers, and case studies that cover both theoretical insights and practical applications. We share our expertise and insights with the global community of finance professionals, academics, and decision-makers to foster discussion on current and future challenges in the finance industry.
Advisory
Our expert team provides customized consulting in financial modeling, risk management, quantitative analysis, and strategic financial planning. We support our clients in making informed decisions, optimizing their business strategies, and effectively addressing challenges.
Our part-time education programs, including the Certified Financial Modeler and the Certified Financial Engineer, offer a solid theoretical foundation combined with practice-oriented approaches. These programs are designed to train professionals for the financial world of tomorrow and equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in a dynamic market environment.
Our academic education includes the Bachelor in Financial Management, the MBA in Applied Quantitative Finance, and the DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) in Quantitative Finance. The Bachelor and MBA programs provide comprehensive knowledge in quantitative finance and prepare students to meet the challenges of a modern financial world. The DBA builds academically on these foundations.
Our publications include groundbreaking articles, research papers, and case studies that cover both theoretical insights and practical applications. We share our expertise and insights with the global community of finance professionals, academics, and decision-makers to foster discussion on current and future challenges in the finance industry.
Our expert team provides customized consulting in financial modeling, risk management, quantitative analysis, and strategic financial planning. We support our clients in making informed decisions, optimizing their business strategies, and effectively addressing challenges.
Board of Directors
Advisory Board
- Prof. Dr. Beat Affolter – Professor, ZHAW
- Dr. Marc Coenenberg – Head of M&A, Mahle
- Joachim Erdle – Board Member, LBBW
- Prof. Dr. Werner Gleißner – Board Member, FutureValue Group + TU Dresden
- Dr. Jürgen Schechler – Publishing Director, UVK
- Anna Schenzle – Alumni Representative
- CPA Sebastian Schmitz – Alumni Representative
Prof. Dr. Dr. Dietmar Ernst
Professorship
Mr. Ernst earned doctorates in economics and natural sciences and completed his habilitation in economics. He has been Professor of Corporate Finance at HfWU in Nürtingen since 2004 and Academic Director of the English-language master’s program “International Finance”. He also leads the part-time bachelor’s program “Financial Management” and the part-time MBA “Applied Quantitative Finance”. Mr. Ernst is a member of the Baden-Württemberg Doctoral Association.
Transaction experience
Mr. Ernst has more than 20 years of experience applying quantitative methods in corporate finance, business valuation, and risk management. Since 2004, Mr. Ernst has been active as founder and director of EIQF.
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Professorship
Mr. Ernst holds doctorates in economics and in the natural sciences and a habilitation in economics. He has been Professor of Corporate Finance at HfWU in Nürtingen since 2004 and is Dean of Studies of the English-language master’s programme „International Finance“. He also heads the part-time bachelor’s programme “Finanzmanagement” and the part-time MBA „Applied Quantitative Finance“. Mr. Ernst is a member of the Promotionsverband Baden-Württemberg.
Transaction Experience
Mr. Ernst has more than 20 years of experience applying quantitative methods in corporate finance, company valuation and risk management. Since 2007 he has been active as a founder and director of EIQF.
Prof. Dr. Dr. Joachim Häcker
Professorship
Mr. Häcker earned doctorates in economics and law. He has been Professor of Quantitative Finance at Munich University of Applied Sciences since 2010 and has also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Louisville since 2004.
Transaction experience
As a Vice President at Rothschild in London and Frankfurt, Mr. Häcker executed numerous corporate finance transactions between 2000 and 2003. Previously, he worked at Deutsche Bank (1998–1999) as an Associate and at PricewaterhouseCoopers (1996–1997) as an M&A analyst. Since 2004, Mr. Häcker has been active as founder and director of EIQF. He advises particularly in the area of private equity/AI and holds various supervisory board and advisory board mandates.
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Professorship
Mr. Häcker holds doctorates in economics and law. He has been Professor of Quantitative Finance at Munich University of Applied Sciences since 2010 and, since 2004, an Adjunct Professor at the University of Louisville.
Transaction Experience
As Vice President at Rothschild in London and Frankfurt, Mr. Häcker executed numerous corporate finance transactions between 2000 and 2003. Before that he worked as an Associate at Deutsche Bank (1998–1999) and as an M&A analyst at PricewaterhouseCoopers (1996–1997). Since 2004 Mr. Häcker has been active as a founder and director of EIQF. He advises in particular in the area of private equity/AI and holds various supervisory board and advisory board mandates.
Our goal is to overcome the problem of silo thinking in Quantitative Finance by incorporating Data Analytics.
We speak English, German, Spanish, French and Russian and, with our „House of Quantitative Finance“ we want to show solutions that are global and at the same time tailored to each region. We aim to achieve this through partnerships with top universities in selected countries.
FAQ – EIQF
First, EIQF is a continuing education institute for Quantitative Finance with programs such as the Certified Financial Modeler (CFM), Certified Financial Engineer (CFE), Bachelor in Investment Banking, MBA Applied Quantitative Finance, and DBA Applied Quantitative Finance. Second, the theory is also applied in practice through advisory projects, and research is conducted, which is mostly documented in publications.
Programs offered include Certified Financial Modeler (CFM), Certified Financial Engineer (CFE), Bachelor in Investment Banking, MBA Applied Quantitative Finance, and DBA Applied Quantitative Finance.
For finance professionals and executives who wish to develop their skills while working. Also for scientists and engineers who possess the necessary quantitative competencies but lack the finance background for further development in the finance sector.
The programs are modular, practice-oriented, and aligned with real-world requirements of the finance industry. The programs allow for location- and time-independent continuing education or study.
Through our website www.eiqf.de
Become part of the next generation of quants
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