Courses
Finance and Technology
Higher Diploma in Business
Course Details
Course Code | LY_BFINT_G |
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Level | 8 |
Duration | 1 year |
Credits | 60 |
Method of Delivery | Online |
Campus Locations | Donegal – Letterkenny |
Mode of Delivery | Part Time |
Course Overview
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.
Recommended Study Hours per week
Examination and Assessment
On-Campus Attendance Requirement
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.
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Entry Requirements
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).
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).
Further Information
Who Should Apply?
Individuals seeking to specialize in the Fintech Sector.
Application Closing Date
Start Date
Business Studies