The aim of this module is to provide students with an introduction to the operation of the Fintech & Financial Services industry in Ireland and Internationally. It will equip students with the skills to understand how the Financial world needs technology to assist and enable business today.

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Appraise the structure of the main markets and fintech disruptors in the financial services industry

2. Evaluate the role of Fintech within the global financial market
3. Critically analyse how the wider macro-environmental factors impact on global and domestic economic activity and influence the fintech industry and its customers.
4. Consider the role of alternative currency in the future.
5. Critically appraise contemporary and future development in Fintech

The aim of this module is to provide students with an insight into to the operation of financial services industry and the underlying capital markets.

1. Critique the structure of the financial services landscape and the main participants in the financial services industry
2. Appraise the operation of the capital markets (bonds, equity & alternative including crypto assets and derivatives)
3. Critically evaluate how the wider macro-environmental factors impact on global and domestic economic activity and influence the financial services industry and its customers
4. Examine the various models for pricing assets in the financial markets
5. Evaluate the needs and objectives of the consumer in financial markets both individual and institutional

Financial systems analysis is concerned with the adoption of a suitable software development process model, in the preparation and management of requirements and the modelling of a solution to meet the business needs objectives. The learner will apply relational data modelling in the development of a database system.

1. Evaluate the role of the Business Systems Analyst (BSA) and their core competencies.
2. Appraise the need for a structured process in enabling software production.
3. Evaluate the AGILE software development process.
4. Define, document and manage requirements.
5. Construct UML diagrams to model a system.
6. Apply relational data modelling and development.

Software Engineering is an engineering discipline which is concerned with all aspects of software production, it is concerned with theories, methods and tools for professional software development. Learners will evaluate the engineering methods, processes, project management supports and techniques which are part of Software Engineering for FinTech.

1. Apply the principles of software engineering to design, develop, maintain, test, and evaluate computer software.
2. Analyse the efficiencies of searching and sorting algorithms.
3. Introduction to object oriented principles.
4. Appraise the quality management process to understand the importance of this process and evaluate the use of standards in quality management.
5. Explain the fundamental characteristics of projects and project management. Identify the key characteristics required of a project manager and the challenges of managing projects in the Fintech business environment.
6. Demonstrate the use of project planning tools such as Gantt Charts, Critical Path Method (CPM) and Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT).

This module will provide the student with a significant level of understanding of the theoretical and development capability of Blockchain Technologies, incorporating an analysis of some innovative use cases. The student will also implement a fully functional Blockchain along with some core aspects of Blockchains, such as Smart Contracts and Tokens.

1. Critically evaluate Blockchain technologies, their core components, protocols, and use cases
2. Implement a Blockchain using Blockchain as a Service (BaaS)
3. Critically evaluate the interaction of Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.
4. Design, develop and deploy Smart Contracts
5. Evaluate the use of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and implement tokenisation as an authentication mechanism.
6. Investigate the future of Blockchain technology, AI, and digital privacy

The aim of this module is to provide students with an insight into the regulatory backdrop in which financial services and fintech models operate. The module will examine financial services legislation predominately from a European perspective but will also give an overview of the US and UK.

1. Critique the current regulatory architecture from a UK, European and US perspective
2. Critically analyse the main pieces of regulation applying to the financial services markets in Europe, the US and UK.
3. Evaluate the components of a compliance assessment framework necessary to identify gaps and enhance risk controls.
4. Critically examine Fintech Specific regulation
5. Evaluate current legislation from a consumer protection perspective.
6. Appraise the outlook for regulation and the emergence of divergent themes globally

The aims of this module is to develop the learner's awareness of work related issues and professional standards in the business environment. To develop as a reflective practitioner in the business environment in order to complement the learner's formal learning and explicit documented knowledge.

1. Apply, in a practical manner to the business environment, knowledge, skills and competencies gained through formal study.
2. Examine and critically analyse how work is planned and organised at different levels within an organisation.
3. Work effectively both as an individual and as a team member.
4. Reflect and analyse the learning experience resulting from the work placement.
5. Recognise and examine areas of learning that are important for professional development and best practice.

This module will capture the actions carried out by the learner while completing an applied project and the learning associated with these actions. It will facilitate the learner in reflecting critically on their own work practices.

1. Apply, in a practical manner, the knowledge, skills and competencies gained through formal study.
2. Identify, explore and make informed judgements relating to the work tasks/project on which they work
3. Work effectively both as an individual and as a team member.
4. Apply research, information gathering, critical analysis, design and implementation techniques appropriately and effectively.
5. Recognise and examine areas of learning that are important for professional development and best practice.
6. Reflect and analyse the learning experience resulting from the applied project.