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Overview

Fintech (the merging of finance, data and technology) is transforming financial services. New and emerging technologies such as big data analytics, blockchain, machine learning and AI, cloud computing and cryptocurrencies are transforming how business is conducted. This exciting masters will equip students for a career addressing global business needs for data science expertise particularly in the financial services industry.

Students will learn from some of the leading academic minds in this area as well as influential visiting speakers from the world of digital finance and technology. Our course blueprint covers the gamut of data research and analysis to practical programming and software development for financial services.

The MSc in Financial Data Science is suitable for graduates of engineering, computer science, mathematics, and business (with quantitative modules), with a talent for and interest in applying data science to problems particular to the realm of financial services.

Quick Facts

12 months

Full-Time Programme Duration

24 months*

Part-Time Programme Duration

End August 2024

Starting

Class Profile

Based on the class of 2022/2023

34

Class size

26

Average Age

35%/65%

Females/Males

9

Nationalities

76%

International class %

The Smurfit Experience

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Events

Oct

23

Meet us in Galway

Galmont Hotel, Galway city

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Oct

24

Meet us in Limerick

Castletroy Park Hotel, Limerick City

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Oct

25

Meet us in Cork

River Lee Hotel, Cork City

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Oct

10

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Locations worldwide

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