Course Description
This innovative online MSc in Fintech Innovation will equip graduates with critical insights into Fintech across the key pillars of finance, technology and innovation. It meets the needs and contributes significantly to future proofing the financial operations across all domains including the financial services sector itself. Digital technologies and developments are continuing to influence transformation in business and operational models. Knowing your customer (KYC) is central to these models, embracing key innovative tools such as data analytics, design thinking, sprints, development operations and UX. This has created a growing demand for talent with the ability to transcend knowledge domains in finance, innovation and technology. This flexibility is required to support inter-and multi-disciplinary innovation teams to work with agility. This leads to the development of products and services for B2B, B2C or new hybrid products and services reaching the market. Participants also have the opportunity to engage with and learn from our industry partners through our panel of Emerging Technology Series of Thought Leaders.
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Course Delivery
This programme is delivered online part-time over four semesters i.e. from September 2023 to June 2024 and from September 2024 to May 2025. The capstone project is completed in the student’s own time during the period of May to August 2025. Online classes take place two nights per week per semester from 6pm to 9pm. Delivery will be via a blend of tutor-led classes, live Q&A sessions and pre-recorded lessons.
Modules
- Digital Transformation for Finance
- Service Design for Financial Strategy
- Data Analytics in Fintech
- Financial Information Analysis
- Leveraging Cloud Technologies
- Innovating through an Entrepreneurial Mind-Set
- Development Operations for Finance
- Organisational Culture & Leadership and Financial Service Regulation
- Capstone Project
ELECTIVES
- Cyber Security OR
- Management Law
Entry Requirements
- Applicants must hold a level 8, 2nd Class Honours Grade 2, in computer science, financial services or in a cognate discipline.
- The University’s policy in relation to recognition of prior learning (RPL) also applies.
- All applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English language proficiency.
- IELTS (Academic) – At least 6.5 with no section below 6.0.
- English language tests must be undertaken no more than two years prior to the start of a programme.
Testimonials
"I have just completed Year 1 of the MSc in Fintech Innovation with MTU and the program has exceeded all expectations for me. From expert lecturers who are so approachable, to the rich learning from Digital Transformation to Service Design to Devops, to the networking opportunities, everything I set out to achieve in Year 1, I did. I would highly recommend anyone considering the MSc in Fintech Innovation to go ahead and undertake the program."
Mark Hussey
Past Participants
Duration
This programme is delivered online part-time over four semesters i.e. from September 2022 to June 2023 and from September 2023 to May 2024. The Capstone Project is completed in the student's own time during the period of May to August 2024.
Online Classes take place two nights per week Tuesdays and Thursdays per semester from 6pm to 9pm. Delivery will be a blend of tutor led classes, live Q&A sessions, and pre-recorded lessons.
Cost
Full course fee per annum €3,875
Please note Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet provides funding for this programme and candidates may be eligible to pay a reduced fee of €2,950 per annum, provided they are working in a private or commercial semi-state organisation registered in the Republic of Ireland.
Progression Opportunities
On successful completion of the programme students can progress to PhD studies
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