Dublin Business School

Master of Science (MSc) FinTech.

Overview
Technological innovation applied to financial services has created a wave of disruptive activity that will change the shape of the global financial system over the next decade.

This has created demand from graduates and employees for programmes specifically tailored to the skills required for a changing financial services industry.

This is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on finance, data analytics and computing. It is designed to appeal to graduates seeking to gain exposure to Fintech - the technology enabled business model innovation in the financial sector

Aims and Objectives
This is a new programme with an integrated delivery from end-to-end covering a wide range of financial technology topics, whilst providing a focus on application and the regulation required in this area. The programme focuses on practical skills in core areas such as financial analytics, advanced databases, disruptive technologies, web technologies and security while also offering applied skills in contemporary topics such as data analytics, and financial applications. Its aim is to create a critical understanding of core financial technologies and financial systems while also enhancing the practical technical skills of the learners.

Financial Technology can incorporate many different areas and is an evolving area. Through the work of the Programme Team and in conjunction with the industry experts, Financial Technology has been defined as a combination of financial systems, data management and technology including areas such as Risk Management, Cyber Security, Fintech Regulation, Data Analytics, Data Visualization, Financial Models, Applied Financial Analysis, Machine Learning, Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technologies, and Innovation in Financial Markets & Services. The programme aims and learning outcomes have been designed to reflect these specific areas.

The specific programme aims are as follows:
• To enable learners to develop in-depth knowledge and analytical skills in current and developing financial technologies
• To provide learners with a deep and systematic knowledge of the management of Financial Technology in organisational and regulatory contexts
• To facilitate the development by the learner of applied skills that are directly complementary and relevant to the workplace
• To identify and develop autonomous learning skills for the learner
• To develop in the learner a deep and systematic understanding of current issues of research and analysis
• To enable the learner to identify, develop and apply detailed analytical, creative, problem solving and research skills
• Provide the learner with a comprehensive platform for career development, innovation and further study.

Structure
The learners will complete the taught component of their Masters in Science in Fintech which includes didactic modules which forms the core of the subject knowledge and practical skills provision. It also includes the relevant depth of knowledge in the area of research methodologies in context to allow for the success completion of Applied Research Project.

The Applied Research Project module sees the learner demonstrating at the appropriate level their critical thinking in application of knowledge and skills acquired in the programme in the production of an artefact and the appropriate report to accompany it, which will outline the literature to support the need and validity of the artefact, the methodology and appropriate discussion as to its impact.