Programme Code MSCFTD
Programme Duration 1
Programme Level 9
 
EQF Level 7
 
EHEA Level Second Cycle
Programme Credits 90
Semester Duration 12 Week(s)
Language of Instruction English
CAO Code; QQI Progamme Code etc
Code
Programme Extra Information Below is the indicative full-time schedule for this course. Please note, the part-time schedule is run over a longer period of time. Further details of this schedule can be found in our part-time prospectus.
 

Programme Outcomes

On successful completion of this programme the learner will be able to :

Description
Synthesize and critically evaluate expert knowledge of areas of governance and compliance, financial data analysis and visualisation, artificial intelligence and machine learning with applicability in FinTech domain, both in technical and business contexts.
Formulate, design, assess, and implement effective business and technical solutions and strategies for the FinTech domain based on the latest industry practices and standards to enhance human potential and customer support
Contextualise and integrate future, emerging, and disruptive technologies in FinTech.
Critically assess and evaluate ethical, sustainable, and responsible risks and impacts associated with technological and strategic solutions in FinTech domain. Demonstrate competencies in legal practices and regulations in FinTech.
Critically evaluate and optimise entrepreneurship, business, and technical strategies for the FinTech domain. Acquire and develop a comprehensive skill set in leadership and collaboration in order to actualise entrepreneurship and innovation in FinTech.
Identify knowledge gaps and undertake self-learning to acquire new knowledge and meet the requirements of the rapidly developing and expanding Fintech industry.
Conduct independent research in the FinTech domain. Formulate and implement novel research ideas using the latest industry practices

Semester Schedules

Stage 1 / Semester 1

Core Subject
Module Code Title
H9BCT Blockchain Technologies
H9DGC Data Governance, Ethics, and Sustainability
H9FNMKT Financial Markets
Group Elective 1
Module Code Title
H9LOCHFFT Leadership, Organisational Culture and Human Factors in FinTech 
H9PFDS Programming for Financial Data Science

Stage 1 / Semester 2

Core Subject
Module Code Title
H9AIFF AI for Finance 
H9FR2 Financial Regulations
Group Elective 2
Module Code Title
H9EIFT Entrepreneurships and Innovation in FinTech
H9MLFF Machine Learning for Finance
Group Elective 3
Module Code Title
H9INTERN Internship
H9PRAC Practicum

Stage 1 / Semester 3

Core Subject
Module Code Title
H9PTS Payments and Transaction Services 
Group Elective 3
Module Code Title
H9INTERN Internship
H9PRAC Practicum