Universities Ireland National College of Ireland Courses MSc in FinTech

MSc in FinTech

National College of Ireland

Dublin, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 15,000
Country Rank#13
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 86

Program Overview

Finance is a highly regulated industry that resists disruption and change. However, information technology innovations and computing resources availability have revolutionised the financial sector in the last decades. Data analytics, new technologies (e.g., blockchain) and business models (e.g., crowdfunding), and the modernisation of the financial sector regulations are creating opportunities to the emergence of disruptive services and challenger institutions.

This course provides learners with the latest knowledge and competencies at the intersection of finance and technology, allowing them to exploit opportunities in this rapidly evolving area.

NCI is perfectly placed to deliver an industry-focused programme inspired by its location at the heart of the International Financial Services Centre. The course is completely delivered by faculty and industry practitioners with established experience in the fintech domain.

Course Content
This interdisciplinary course will appeal to graduates of finance, computing and business seeking to enter the area of fintech; and industry practitioners seeking to gain insightful experience and exposure to the principles of fintech, as well as data analytics and emerging technologies.

Learners on the programme will gain in-depth knowledge and skills in the core topics of fintech including:
- Financial Markets and Financial Services Regulation
- Financial Data Analysis
- Blockchain Technologies
- Governance, Compliance, and Information Assurance
- Cybersecurity and IT Auditing
- Data Analysis and Visualisation
- Entrepreneurship in fintech including organisational models and culture
  
  Core Modules
- Data Analytics
- Data Governance and Compliance
- Financial Markets
- Information Assurance and Cybersecurity
- Blockchain Technologies
- Contemporary Topics in Fintech
- Financial Analytics
- Entrepreneurship in Fintech
- Industry Based Research Project
- Research Project
- Electives
- Crowd Markets
- Digital Forensics and Auditing

Entry Requirement

A level 8 degree (2.2 award) or its equivalent in one or more of the following domains: computer science, finance, business, or economics. Cognate disciplines will also be considered. Note that applicants lacking both a clear financial and technology component may still be eligible but will be subject to review.

The college operates a Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) scheme - meaning applicants who do not meet the normal academic entry requirements, may be considered based on relevant work or other experience.

Non-English speaking applicants must demonstrate fluency in the English language as demonstrated by an IELTS academic score of at least 6.5 or equivalent. Visit our English Language Requirements page for further information.

The certificate of your English language standard must have been issued within 2 years of the expected start date of your course. As a guide, the IELTS English language requirements are as follows:

Course	IELTS Level
Undergraduate Business	6.0
Undergraduate Computing	6.0
Masters Business	6.5
Masters Computing	6.0 (MSc in Fintech requires 6.5)
BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Education and Care	6.5 with 6.5 in Speaking and no less than 6.0 in any other band

Fees & Scholarships
The fee for this course for international students is €15,000.

Cost Of Studying At National College of Ireland

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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