Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Financial Data Science in Blackrock Ireland | University College Dublin
University College Dublin
|
Blackrock Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
27,450
(c. USD31,630.64)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Fintech (the integration of finance, data, and technology) is revolutionizing financial services. Cutting-edge technologies like big data analytics, blockchain, AI and machine learning, cloud computing, and digital currencies are reshaping business operations. This dynamic master's program prepares students for careers meeting the growing global demand for data science skills, especially within financial services.
Participants will be taught by top academics in the field alongside prominent guest speakers from digital finance and tech industries. Our curriculum spans the full spectrum from data research and analysis to hands-on programming and financial software development.
The MSc in Financial Data Science is ideal for graduates from engineering, computer science, mathematics, or business (with quantitative coursework) who possess both aptitude and enthusiasm for applying data science to financial sector challenges.
12 months
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
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 Directors discretion
Two completed academic reference forms from referees who can assess applicants maturity motivation
and intellectual ability Parttime students can provide employer references
Taught Masters - A minimum overall score of 7.0 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. The non-academic version is not accepted.
Taught Masters - A minimum score of 100 is required in the Internet based TOEFL iBT with a score of at least 20 in each section.
UCD has approved the use of the Duolingo Test of English DET for the 2023-24 intake.
An overall score of 130 will be accepted with no section below 110.
Applicants may be asked to undertake the GMAT or GRE at the Programme Directors discretion
Two completed academic reference forms from referees who can assess applicants maturity motivation
and intellectual ability Parttime students can provide employer references
Taught Masters - A minimum overall score of 7.0 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. The non-academic version is not accepted.
Taught Masters - A minimum score of 100 is required in the Internet based TOEFL iBT with a score of at least 20 in each section.
UCD has approved the use of the Duolingo Test of English DET for the 2023-24 intake.
An overall score of 130 will be accepted with no section below 110.
Tuition
EUR
27,450