Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours) (FinTech) (Top-up) (University College Dublin)
Course Information
Description
The Bachelor of Business Studies in FinTech programme is aimed at those wishing to develop a career in Business, particularly in an area related to Financial Technology (FinTech). It provides students with a foundation in the essential management disciplines, including corporate strategy, finance, and operations management, as well as the opportunity to specialise in financial technology, theory and practice. This enables students to understand the discipline of finance and new digital technologies in financial markets today.
Graduation & Degree Awarded
Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the programme structure will be awarded the Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours) (FinTech) from University College Dublin, Ireland.
The Degree will be the same as that awarded to the on-campus graduates in Ireland.
Entry Requirements
This Degree Programme accepts a wide range of qualifications, which includes:
- Polytechnic Diploma
- Kaplan Diploma
- Equivalent qualifications awarded by other Singapore-registered Private Education Institutions
- Other private and/or foreign equivalent qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
- If the above requirements are not met, applicants with a minimum of 3 years of working experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. An interview will be conducted by University Admissions to determine the suitability into the programme based on the comparability between the entry requirements and the knowledge and capabilities demonstrated through the work experience.
English Requirement
- Applicants should possess a Diploma from a local Polytechnic or a Private Education Institution where English is the sole medium of instruction; OR
- IELTS of 6.5 or equivalent; OR
- TOEFL of 600 (or 250 in the Computer-based Exam) or equivalent
- Applicants are required to meet the University’s English language requirement. Click here for more information.
Applicants admitted to the programme may be required to undertake bridging modules to fulfil the required prerequisite knowledge.
In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the University.
Career Opportunities
- Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Analyst
- Finance Analyst
- Finance Investigations Analyst
- Finance Product Insights Analyst
- Risk Assessment Coordinator
Modules
Core Modules
- Business Analytics
- Corporate and Competitive Strategy
- Cyber Security
- Data Analytics for Finance
- Digital Business
- Economics and Market Innovations
- Finance and Financial Institutions
- Introduction to Machine Learning
- Marketing in a Digital Era
- Operations Management
- Principles of Finance
- The Future of Organisations and Work
Elective
- Professional Business Competencies*
*The elective module is optional for the completion of the Degree. The start of the class on the elective module is subject to a minimum student number at the discretion of Kaplan in Singapore and the University.
Delivery Method
The Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours) (FinTech) (Top-up) is a blended learning programme that combines 168 hours of face-to-face teaching with 72 hours of online learning, totalling 240 contact hours. The blended learning approach drives engagement and enhances your learning experience. You may check with your respective programme consultants for more details.
Assessment Methods
Each unit is assessed by any combination of class participation, written assignments, projects and examinations. Assessment methods may vary according to individual module requirements.