MSc Financial Data Science
This exciting new Financial Data Science programme from University College Dublin will equip students for a career addressing global business needs for data science expertise particularly in the financial services industry.
Quick Facts
| Duration | 1 year full-time 2 years part-time |
| Start Date | September |
| Tuition Fee | €26,140 per year full-time €13,070 per year part-time |
| Location | Dublin, Ireland |
The Financial Data Science programme from University College Dublin 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).
Courses included:
- Quantitative Methods for Finance
- Capital Markets & Instruments
- Derivative Securities
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Econometrics
- Financial Theory
"Achieving a decarbonized and sustainable energy system to help mitigate climate change is one of the major challenges facing humanity today. The electrical power system has a central role to play in this as emphasis is placed on increasing renewable generation and electrification of the transport and heating sectors. These developments are rapidly changing the way the power system is planned, designed and operated. Ireland is at the forefront of these changes with ambitious targets to reach 80% renewable generation by 2030, reduce green house gas emissions by 51% by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050. Consequently demand for employment in the sectors related to renewable energy and smart grid management has never been higher. The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at UCD and the UCD Energy Institute have built a strong track record of research in power systems. The academics involved in this MEngSc programme in Electrical Power Networks bring this wealth of research experience to their teaching. Should you be interested in pursuing a career in research then opportunities for continuing studies though PhD programmes are also available."
Programme Director Professor Terence O’Donnell
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the MSc in Financial Data Science will find career opportunities in the following areas:
- Data Science
- Financial Services
- Investment Management
- Risk Management
- Banking & Credit Risk
- FinTech
Why study with us?
UCD is consistently ranked in the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide. In the 2022 QS World University Rankings, UCD was again named as one of the best universities globally, and was placed 173rd in the world.
UCD is the most international and diverse university in Ireland with 8,500 international students from 130 different countries. Our network of 288,000 successful and influential alumni can be found in 169 different countries around the world.
The UCD campus is one of the largest urban campuses in Europe and is situated just 5 kilometres from Ireland’s capital city of Dublin. Our students enjoy world-class teaching and learning facilities, modern and comfortable student accommodation, state-of-the art sports and fitness amenities, an Olympic sized swimming pool, a cinema, cafes and student centre all on our beautiful, nature-filled campus.