MSc (Fintech) [Economics and Financial Technology]
The MSc Fintech (Economics and Financial Technology) is a pioneering programme at the intersection of finance, economics, and technology. This programme welcomes applications from graduates of business, economics and finance degrees, or computer science and engineering graduates with a background in economics. Leveraging Galway's robust presence in both finance and analytics, this Master's degree consolidates these strengths into a single, comprehensive offering.
The Fintech sector faces a pressing need for professionals equipped with a blend of economic insight and technical expertise. A recent FSI Report (September 2023) forecasts a staggering 44% increase in employee numbers over the next three years, underscoring the acute shortage of technical talent in this rapidly growing industry.
The programme's curriculum encompasses a blend of theoretical foundations and applied subjects, covering crucial areas such as:
The impact of financial technology on the economy
Economic theory and econometrics
Finance, technology, and data science
Core modules in financial technology and financial analytics are supplemented by a diverse range of optional modules. This flexibility allows students to tailor their studies to match their specific interests within the expansive realm of Fintech.
The MSc Fintech (Economics and Financial Technology) aims to facilitate learning and critical assessment of the economic impact of emerging financial instruments, markets, and technologies. Graduates will acquire a skillset that allows them to make an immediate and substantial contribution within the FinTech industry.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Career opportunities for Electrical & Electronic Engineers continue to be plentiful and varied. With the ongoing emphasis on energy and efficiency, there is an increasing requirement for graduates in electrical generation, transmission and distribution in companies like ESB and Eirgrid.
Semiconductor manufacturing and design provides another dynamic career path, with many of the world’s leading companies located in Ireland including Intel, Analog Devices, On Semiconductor, Texas Instruments and Microsemi.
Demands for expertise in electrical automation and control are also rising, particularly in the biomedical devices and pharmaceutical sectors, while the ongoing growth in demands for telecommunications provides yet another exciting career option in the development and testing of new devices and infrastructure.
According to the State of Ireland 2017 report by Engineers Ireland, there is currently a huge demand for engineers, and it is expected that job opportunities for Electrical and Electronic Engineers both nationally and internationally will continue to grow in the coming years.
This creates a wide range of job opportunities for our graduates and also leads to higher salaries. The most recent Engineers Ireland Salary Survey shows that Electrical and Electronic Engineers are amongst the highest paid in all of the engineering and technology disciplines. In 2014, the median salary for a Chartered Electrical/Electronic Engineer in Ireland was €73,000. This figure is growing year on year (Source)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
19600 EUR
Annual Cost of Living: 12000 EUR
Application Fee: 35 EUR
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