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Key facts
This exciting Financial Data Science programme from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School will equip students for a career addressing global business needs for data science expertise particularly in the financial services industry.
The MSc in Financial Data Science is suitable for graduates of engineering, computer science, mathematics, and business (with quantitative modules), with a talent for and interest in applying data science to problems particular to the realm of financial services.
What are the benefits?
- UCD College of Business has a significant number of academics who are leaders in the area of financial data science and digital technology and financial services.
- Immerse yourself in how financial markets operate and the ongoing FinTech revolution in this space.
- The programme features the theory and practice of cutting-edge quantitative analysis, optimisation, data science and machine learning on real financial data sets.
- Graduates will attain skills and understanding in software programming, databases and applications of machine learning in finance.
- Options include a FinTech start-up incubator program in the Summer Trimester in partnership with Nova UCD, (which offers guidance and support in bringing start-up ideas to market).
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the MSc in Financial Data Science will find career opportunities in the following areas:
- Data science
- Financial Services
- Investment Management
- Risk Management
- Banking & Credit Risk
- FinTech
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Courses included:
- Quantitative Methods for Finance
- Capital Markets
- Derivative Securities
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Econometrics
- Financial Theory
- Banking & Finance in the Digital Age
- Programming for Financial Data Science
- Financial Data Science
- Machine Learning for Finance
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 65
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
90 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Finance Data Science & Big Data Machine Learning View 58 other Masters in Finance in IrelandExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GRE® Required
GMAT Required
English requirements
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 65
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- Graduates with an undergraduate degree in Business, Finance or any degree with a significant quantitative element (such as engineering, physics or mathematics) are eligible to apply to this programme.
- Applicants may be asked to undertake the GMAT or GRE at the Programme Director’s discretion.
- Two completed academic reference forms from referees who can assess applicant's maturity, motivation and intellectual ability. Part-time students can provide employer references.
- CV
- English Language Test
- References
- Additional Documentation
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International
26140 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26140 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
19000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19000 EUR per year during 12 months.
- Fees Part-Time EU: €9,500 per year
- Part-Time Non-EU: €13070 per year
Living costs for Dublin
1100 - 1800 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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