Finance & Business Analytics - Waterford

The MBS in Finance and Business Analytics enables participants to develop quantitative, analytical and ICT skills to carry out data and financial analysis tasks in their current employment or as an initial stepping off point for a career as financial analyst/data analyst. It has been developed in response to demand from companies for specialist graduates with advanced skills and knowledge in areas such as statistics, data modelling, business intelligence and financial analysis. This course will also enable existing employees to acquire key skills and competencies to help them advance their career and make a greater contribution in their workplace. It will serve as a platform for knowledge expansion and the acquisition of new skills and competencies thereby developing a new mind set amongst employees in preparation for the demands of the ever-changing business environment.

Stage 1 Modules

Data Modelling and Analytics

Statistics for Data Analytics

Programming for Data Science

Contemporary Issues in Business

IS Project Management and Analytics

Business Intelligence

Trading the Financial Markets

Financial Regulation and Compliance Management

Corporate Financial Analysis

Distributed Ledger Technologies and Blockchain

2nd Class Honours Grade 2, Level 8 qualification in business/finance/ economics/IT.

BLENDED – PART-TIME

Classroom & Blended delivery

Start Date: September 2024