Higher Diploma in Science in Fintech
Description: Higher Diploma in Science in Fintech
Duration: 1 year
NFQ Level: Diploma
This course is carried out in conjunction with the Summit Finuas Network.
Finance, stereotypically is seen as a highly regulated industry dominated by banks that resist disruption and change. However, finance is now riding an entrepreneurial wave due to an influx of highly available and powerful computing resources and electronic services, accessible forms of data analytics, and disruptive technologies like Bitcoin, WePay and Kickstarter. This course will provide you with the latest knowledge and competencies at the intersection of finance and technology; the rapidly evolving area that is fintech.
NCI is perfectly placed to deliver an industry-focused programme inspired by its location at the heart of the International Financial Services Centre. The course is completely delivered by faculty and industry practitioners with established experience in the fintech domain.
Who is the course for?
This course will typically appeal to those who possess a level 8 qualification in any discipline and wish to transfer into the world of Fintech. This interdisciplinary course will appeal to graduates with a level 8 qualification in areas like finance, computing and business seeking to enter the Fintech domain; and industry practitioners seeking to gain an introduction and exposure to the Fintech domain. Nonetheless, it is noted that the course is technical in nature and will entail a significant amount of independent study. Given the content and the timescale you will need to have a strong commitment to the course and a willingness to fully engage with the technical content.
Career prospects
The Fintech area is an area of rapid growth and significant job opportunity and this programme will give you the skills and a recognised qualification to avail of these opportunities. This course has been designed in consultation with industry to provide graduates with relevant skills. It can equip you for roles such as business analyst, data analyst, financial analyst, quantitative first and second tier support, back, and mid office analytics, portfolio analyst, funds analyst and risk analyst.
Entry requirements
A level 8 degree or its equivalent in a non-cognate discipline. Non-standard applications will be also considered on an individual basis.The college operates a Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) scheme – meaning applicants who do not meet the normal academic entry requirements, may be considered based on relevant work or other experience. This may be assessed through an interview and assessment.
Indicative schedule
This course runs over 1 year with 3 semesters.
Course fee
The cost of this course is €4,500, but it is offered free of charge to eligible applicants under the Springboard+ initiative.
Currently Summit Finuas members are eligible for funding for this programme.
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