Finance & Technology - Letterkenny

The Higher Diploma in Business in Finance & Technology is a conversion course into the FinTech Industry - a one-year course, delivered 100% online, designed to equip students with the core knowledge, skills and competencies to pursue a successful career as a FinTech professional in the financial services industry.



Who should apply?

Individuals seeking to specialize in the Fintech Sector.

Modules:

The FinTech Industry

The Capital Markets

Financial Systems Analysis

Software Engineering for FinTech

Blockchain Technology

Innovation and Application

Financial Services Regulation

Elective: Work Based Learning

Elective: Applied Project

Level 8 Honours Degree in Business/Finance/ Economics/Mathematics or Computing or in a related discipline with at least 30 credits in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or Computing, minimum second class honours (2.2).



Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.



For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.

1 year part-time, online.



Study Hours

The recommended allowance for personal study and reading time for a Level 8, 10 credit module is 10-12 hours per week.



On-Campus Attendance: No attendance required.

EU Fees: €3,000.00

Non-EU Fees: €10,000.00

Start Date: September 2025.