Finance & Technology - Letterkenny
The Higher Diploma in Business in Finance & Technology is a conversion course into the FinTech Industry - a one-year course, delivered 100% online, designed to equip students with the core knowledge, skills and competencies to pursue a successful career as a FinTech professional in the financial services industry.
| Award Name | Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 year part-time, online.
Study Hours
The recommended allowance for personal study and reading time for a Level 8, 10 credit module is 10-12 hours per week.
On-Campus Attendance: No attendance required.
Entry Requirements
Level 8 Honours Degree in Business/Finance/ Economics/Mathematics or Computing or in a related discipline with at least 30 credits in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or Computing, minimum second class honours (2.2).
Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes
Further information
Start Date: September 2025.
Total Fees: €3,000. Funding may be available from ICT Skillnet.
Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.
For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.
The Higher Diploma in Business in Finance & Technology is a conversion course into the FinTech Industry - a one-year course, delivered 100% online, designed to equip students with the core knowledge, skills and competencies to pursue a successful career as a FinTech professional in the financial services industry.
Who should apply?
Individuals seeking to specialize in the Fintech Sector.
Modules:
The FinTech Industry
The Capital Markets
Financial Systems Analysis
Software Engineering for FinTech
Blockchain Technology
Innovation and Application
Financial Services Regulation
Elective: Work Based Learning
Elective: Applied Project
100% continuous assessment.
Admissions: admissions.donegal@atu.ie