Letterkenny Campus

Master of Science

Innovation in FinTech

2 Years / Level 9 / Part-time / Work Placement

Is this course for me?

This new programme was developed in partnership with key industry partners in International Financial Services. The focus is on developing a skillset that supports T–shaped experts, by producing a transversal set of knowledge and competences, coupled with enhanced tacit knowledge. This focus is on understanding key trends, impacts and the future of the hyper competitive FinTech arena.

Certain semesters of this course are taken in common with other courses.

Year One

PROPOSED MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS
FinTech (Financial Services & Emerging Technologies)	Mandatory	10
Innovation & Entrepreneurship	Mandatory	10
Design Thinking	Mandatory	10
Financial Services Regulations	Mandatory	10

Year Two

PROPOSED MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS
Culture, Communication & Influencing	Mandatory	10
Action & Enquiry	Mandatory	10
Dissertation	Elective	30

Professional Recognition

This programme was developed by FinTech Learning Labs (FTLL), a talent development initiative involving three key players in IFS, Pramerica, Optum (UnitedHealth Group), Allstate and LYIT.

Follow-on Courses

Follow up programmes elsewhere include:

Level 10 studies (Doctoral) at other Institutions and universities at home and abroad

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

Minimum entry requirements: Applicant must be currently employed in the FinTech sector and hold a Level 8 degree in a FinTech related area, or an equivalent qualification. We recognize that life and work experience counts, applicants may also be eligible to apply on the grounds of Recognition of Prior Learning (PRL) if they have attained appropriate experience and attainment thresholds deemed equivalent to a Level 8 award.

Number of Places	18

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Student Experience

Chris Lynch, Head of Business services TCS Ireland.

The MSc in Innovation in Fintech at LYIT drew me in for many reasons, the first being the quality of the course focused on the rapidly evolving sector for Financial technology and the other primary reason being LYIT’s track record of delivery innovative programs such as this. The modules are focused on the key areas of fintech and are delivered through a combination of theory and hands on engagement with industry leaders in each module. I would recommend the MSC to anyone working in finance or technology or indeed anyone with an interest in Fintech. Great course delivered in a great format and talks to the agility of LYIT that the course pivoted to fully online without losing any of the value during a global pandemic.

Career Pathways

The main employers are:

FinTech
Banking & Capital Markets
Insurance
Payments
Investment Management
Real Estate
RegTech

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

Product Innovation
Project Management
Risk / Compliance
Financial Services / Fintech
Financial Analyst

Employer Testimonials

David Roche, Director, FinTech Services, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Pramerica Services - Ireland.

Pramerica, in partnership with LYIT, are delighted to commit and forge ahead with the development of FinTech Learning Labs (FTLL). This is a unique talent-development upskilling initiative which we are fortunate to have on our doorstep here in LYIT, Letterkenny. This year many Pramerica resources have signed up for the new MSc Innovation in FinTech programme, part of the suite of emerging Masters/Degree courses. This is a cutting-edge Masters programme, designed for the future of work. FTLL continues to support the innovative talent-ecosystem of the region, its ambition and forward thinking approach will drive & shape the education provision of emerging Financial & Technology related degree programmes. For organizations to thrive in today’s world, it is imperative to move fast, adapt quickly, facilitate rapid learning & upskilling and embrace the dynamic needs of an increasingly diverse workforce. Work today requires fluid talent to meet ever increasingly complex work, requiring multidisciplinary skills, delivered by teams of people, networked together that have overarching goals tied to organizational performance frameworks & productivity.

--Ireland for Finance Action Plan for 2021

“The MSc in Innovation in FinTech is enhancing the growing footprint of financial service organisations, creating new talent pipelines and competencies to strengthen Ireland’s position as a location of choice for the global financial services industry.”

--Charlene O’Flaherty, Chief Risk Officer, PGIM Private Capital (Ireland) Limited:

The MSc in Innovation in Fintech at ATU develops student’s entrepreneurial mindset, building capabilities across technology, culture, regulation and innovation. The course is delivered in a manner that is engaging and allows students to build a network with likeminded peers across many different organisations. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in the field of FinTech.

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Key Information

Fees: €5,750. HCI part-funding may be available for this course.

Contact donald.hannigan@atu.ie for further details

Further Information

Department Administration: +353 (0)74 918 6206 / +353 (0)74 918 6613

Head of Department Patricia Doherty
Email: patricia.doherty@atu.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 9186202

School and Department
Faculty of Business
Department of Business Studies