Finance & Technology - FinTech - Letterkenny

Our 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 you with the core knowledge, skills and competencies to pursue a successful career as a FinTech professional in the financial services industry.



If you’re interested in applying for our Higher Diploma in FinTech, please register your interest & a member of our team will be in contact with you shortly – Register Your Interest Here.



At the heart of the programme is a focus on ensuring you can develop a more hybrid skillset. It’s with this in mind that the course was designed in collaboration with financial services professionals to ensure the modules prepare you appropriately. Modules include Project Management, Equity and Financial Systems Analysis.



Key features of the course include strong alignment with industry requirements both at home and abroad, and skills that are transferable to the wider financial services industry including technology requirements.



With a personal and supportive approach to learning throughout the culmination of the programme involves a work placement to allow you to apply your new knowledge in a practical manner in a professional corporate environment.



FinTech roles are becoming more varied, and following graduation you can look forward to a rewarding career in Asset Management, Trading, Insurance, Banking and even Payments.



Who Should Apply?

Individuals seeking to specialize in the Fintech Sector.

Semester Module Details Credits Mandatory / Elective

1 The Fintech Industry 10 Mandatory

1 The Capital Markets 10 Mandatory

1 Financial Systems Analysis 10 Mandatory

2 Software Engineering For Fintech 10 Mandatory

2 Blockchain Technology Innovation and Application 05 Mandatory

2 Financial Services Regulation 10 Mandatory

2 Work Based Learning 05 Elective

2 Applied Project 05 Elective

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).



Applicants without an honours degree but with relevant experience may also be eligible to apply via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).



Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.

1 year part-time, online.



Recommended Study Hours per week

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 Requirement

No attendance required.

Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.

Progression

Follow up study options at ATU include:



Master of Science in Blockchain Technologies and Applications

Master of Science in Business Management

Master of Science in Supply Chain Analytics



Students may also pursue Masters degrees in other institutes and universities at home and abroad.



Careers

Graduate careers typically include roles such as Blockchain Developer, Financial Analyst, Financial Services/Fintech Specialist, Product Developer for Fintech Apps, Project Manager, Risk/Compliance Officer, and Software Engineer.



The main employers are in banking and capital markets, fintech, insurance, investment management, payments, real estate, and regulatory technology (RegTech).