FinTech (Full-Time)

Overview

Aims and Objectives

This is a new FinTech (Full-Time) programme at Dublin Business School with an integrated delivery from end‐to‐end covering a wide range of financial technology topics, whilst providing a focus on application and the regulation required in this area. The programme focuses on practical skills in core areas such as financial analytics, advanced databases, disruptive technologies, web technologies and security while also offering applied skills in contemporary topics such as data analytics, and financial applications. Its aim is to create a critical understanding of core financial technologies and financial systems while also enhancing the practical technical skills of the learners.

Financial Technology can incorporate many different areas and is an evolving area. Through the work of the Programme Team and in conjunction with the industry experts, Financial Technology has been defined as a combination of financial systems, data management and technology including areas such as Risk Management, Cyber Security, Fintech Regulation, Data Analytics, Data Visualization, Financial Models, Applied Financial Analysis, Machine Learning, Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technologies, and Innovation in Financial Markets & Services. The programme aims and learning outcomes have been designed to reflect these specific areas.

The specific programme aims are as follows:

• To enable learners to develop in-depth knowledge and analytical skills in current and developing financial technologies

• To provide learners with a deep and systematic knowledge of the management of Financial Technology in organisational and regulatory contexts

• To facilitate the development by the learner of applied skills that are directly complementary and relevant to the workplace

• To identify and develop autonomous learning skills for the learner

• To develop in the learner a deep and systematic understanding of current issues of research and analysis

• To enable the learner to identify, develop and apply detailed analytical, creative, problem solving and research skills

• Provide the learner with a comprehensive platform for career development, innovation and further study.