Course Summary
MSc in Fintech programme was designed to endow learners with the essential skills in Financial Technologies covering a variety of topics from both business and technical domains.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Laptop Requirement
This programme has a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy. Specifically, students are expected to successfully participate in lectures, laboratories and projects using a laptop computer with a substantial hardware configuration. A suitable configuration is 8GB of RAM (16GB are recommended); a modern 64-bit x86 processor (Intel i5 or superior); 250+ GB of available space in hard disk; WiFi card; and a recent version of Ubuntu, macOS or Windows.
It is the responsibility of the student to ensure their laptop is functioning correctly and that they have full administrator rights to the machine. NCI IT does not provide support for personal devices.
Some students may be able to avail of the Student Laptop Loan Scheme, subject to eligibility.
Application Details
Fees
€4,700 per annum. €9,400 total fee. (Fees revised annually).
Full-time:
EU Fee: €6,800. (EU/Ireland applicants). (Fees revised annually).
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Career Progression
The fintech industry is growing at a fast pace and the global Fintech-as-a-Service Market size is expected to reach $681.6 billion by 2028. Organisations such as Financial Services in Ireland – Skills of the Future, ICTSkillnet Report 2022, Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN) have reported a huge market need for graduates with skills in finance and financial technologies in Ireland. The NCI’s MSc in Fintech programme in its recent run has seen an employment rate of 91% and some of the top employers for the graduates have been organizations like AIB, EY, JP Morgan Chase, Deloitte, and Accenture.
Award and Progression
The Master of Science in Fintech is awarded by QQI at level 9 on the National Framework for Qualifications. Students who successfully complete this course may progress to a major award at level 10 on the NFQ, such as a PhD.
Duration
2 years, 4 semesters with an Internship/Practicum
Delivery: Blended: Livestream with some on-campus Stream classes scheduled in advance.
Indicative Schedule: Two evenings per week 18.00 - 22.00 and every second Saturday.
Full-time Option:
1 year; 3 semesters with an Internship/Practicum
Delivery: Campus – Classes will take place face-to-face on campus
Indicative Schedule: Students need to be available 09.00-18.00 Mon – Fri (class days and times vary).