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.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- FinTech: Markets & Services
- Quantitative Financial Modelling
- Information & Cybersecurity Management
- Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technologies
- Research Methods
- FinTech Regulation
- Data Analytics & Machine Learning
- Applied Financial Analysis
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship in FinTech
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Electronics & Embedded Technology Finance Financial Mathematics View 16 other Masters in Electronics & Embedded Technology in IrelandAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A Level 8 honours degree with a 2.2 or above in a cognate (science, technology, computing, business, finance or related) discipline, OR a Level 8 honours degree with a 2.2 or above in a non-cognate discipline with at least 2-3 years professional industry experience.
In addition, for applicants whose first language is not English and who have not undertaken their undergraduate degree through English the following is required:
- The minimum requirement for a non-native English speaker is greater or equal to B2+ in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages for admission.
Tuition Fee
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International
13500 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13500 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
8900 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8900 EUR per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Dublin
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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