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Financial Data Science

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School

Ireland, Dublin

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UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School

Ireland , Dublin

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines 8-Sep-2021

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Duration 12 month(s)

Apply Date 8-Sep-2021

Financial Data Science

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Overview This exciting Financial Data Science programme from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School will equip students for a career addressing global business needs for data science expertise particularly in the financial services industry.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.What are the benefits?UCD College of Business has a significant number of academics who are leaders in the area of financial data science and digital technology and financial services.Immerse yourself in how financial markets operate and the ongoing FinTech revolution in this space.The programme features the theory and practice of cutting-edge quantitative analysis, optimisation, data science and machine learning on real financial data sets.Graduates will attain skills and understanding in software programming, databases and applications of machine learning in finance.Options include a FinTech start-up incubator program in the Summer Trimester in partnership with Nova UCD, (which offers guidance and support in bringing start-up ideas to market).Career OpportunitiesGraduates of the MSc in Financial Data Science will find career opportunities in the following areas:Data scienceFinancial ServicesInvestment ManagementRisk ManagementBanking & Credit RiskFinTech I want to find another Master Course

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. The Financial Data Science programme is offered by UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.

Disciplines

Finance

Data Science & Big Data

Requirements

Other Requirements

1 : Graduates with an undergraduate degree in Business, Finance or any degree with a significant quantitative element (such as engineering, physics or mathematics) are eligible to apply to this programme. Applicants may be asked to undertake the GMAT or GRE at the Programme Director’s discretion.Two completed academic reference forms from referees who can assess applicant's maturity, motivation and intellectual ability. Part-time students can provide employer references.