The MSc in Global Financial Information Systems (GFIS) is a 12-month program that provides students with quantitative, analytical, and ICT skills related to the financial services industry. The first 9 months involve on-campus modules, exams, and industry workshops. The final 3 months is a professional internship. The program aims to develop practical skills in areas like data analysis, risk management, and financial software, while also providing in-depth knowledge of topics such as derivatives, banking systems, and information security. Students learn from industry speakers and complete company visits. Graduates are well-positioned for careers in fields such as investment banking, business analysis, and risk management.

1. MSc in Global Financial
Information Systems (GFIS)
Level 9
www.wit.ie/gfis www.pac.ie
Postgraduate
The Masters of Science in Global Financial Information Systems (MSc in GFIS) enables high calibre
graduates to rapidly develop quantitative, analytical, and ICT skills and experience, embedded in a
comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Financial Services. The programme is delivered over a
12 month period, whereby the first 9 months are spent undertaking modules and examinations on campus, and
the final 3 months comprise of a Professional Internship. The delivery method is innovative and challenging,
consisting of lectures, ICT workshops and e-learning, group work, industry focused problem based learning,
presentations, e-conferencing and Q&A, a seminar series and a banking and finance forum with industry
experts, and external visits to Financial Services organisations. The high quality, standard, and transferability
of the skills and knowledge developed on the programme, means that graduates are also in demand from
companies in other professional industries.

2. MSc in Global Financial Information Systems (GFIS)
Programme Outline
The programme provides intensive practical training in key skills such as Data Modelling and Analysis; Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing;
Econometrics; Corporate Financial Interpretation; Project Management; Professional Business Report Writing and Presentations. Students also develop an
in-depth knowledge of Financial Risk and Regulation; Financial Derivatives; Banking Transactions and Payment Systems; and Security, Continuity and
Ethics. The programme uses a wide range of software including SWIFT e-Learning modules; Oracle and SQL; ERwin Data Modeller; SAP BI and Business
Warehousing; Advanced use of MS Excel, MS Access and MS Project; StockTrak; Thomson One Banker; Financial Times software; SPSS; and social media
and conferencing applications. Programme participants have an opportunity to learn from, and engage with CEO’s, senior executives, and leading talents
from the Financial Services and ICT industries, through an extensive Seminar Series and a Banking and Finance Forum hosted on-campus in WIT. Visits to
the offices of several leading companies for information sessions and discussions are also part of the programme.
Programme Structure
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3
Data Modelling & Analysis Global Banking, Transaction & Payment Systems Professional Internship
Financial Derivatives Business Intelligence
Econometrics Corporate Financial Interpretation
IS Project Management Global Financial IS Security, Continuity, & Ethics
Seminar Series Global Risk Management & Regulations
Student Testimonials
The MSc in GFIS gave me the skills and knowledge to succeed in a multinational financial services organisation. The range of modules incorporated in the
course enabled me to gain a better understanding of the various facets of a global financial organisation, from risk management to financial analysis and
interpretation using software. In addition to the financial aspect of the course, there is a great emphasis on technological advancement. During the course,
we were exposed to “Big Data” which is at the cutting edge of how organisations gain competitive advantage. Using tools such SAP we were enabled to
discover on a practical level, how organisations analyse data and transform it into meaningful information for decision-making. The practical nature of this
course is particularly helpful. Through the internship, I was able to secure full time employment in a multinational financial organisation. The MSc in GFIS
has created opportunities for me that would not have possible otherwise. Ms. Emer Curtis, MSc in GFIS Graduate 2012-2013: Technology
Analyst, Sun Life Financial, Waterford, Ireland.
Entry Details
Applicants for entry to the MSc in Global Financial Information Systems
programme should hold a bachelor’s degree at honours level minimum
of 2.2 (Level 8) in a Business or Technology discipline or equivalent.
Applicants whose primary language is not English must submit evidence
of competency in English. Please see our website for more details.
Career Opportunities
The goal of the MSc in GFIS is to ensure that graduates have the
practical skills, knowledge, and experience required to immediately
take-up employment positions in the Financial Services industry. The
majority of graduates from the MSc in GFIS are employed in graduate
roles such as Investment Banking Analyst; Business Analyst; Data
Analyst; Risk Analyst; FIS Analyst; Operations Analyst; Business
Operations Executive; Policy Executive, etc. Past graduates of the MSc
in GFIS are now employed with companies such as the Central Bank of
Ireland; Bank of Ireland; Sun Life Financial; Citco Global Securities;
E&Y; EBS; AON Centre for Innovation and Analytics; FCOS Accounting
Solutions; Bank of America Merrill Lynch; Cowen and Company; IBM;
Synchronoss Technologies; Depuy Synthes (J&J); The Kerry Group;
Glanbia; and, Fingal County Council. Graduates may also apply for
Post Graduate Level 10 studies, such as a PhD by Research, either
nationally or internationally.
Fees
For information on fees please visit our website at
www.wit.ie/pgfees. Please note there is no cost for
eligible Springboard applicants.
Applications
Full-time applications for this programme can be made online at
www.pac.ie (Code WD572). Part-time Springboard applications
can be made online at www.springboardcourses.ie.
For more detailed information please visit our website at
www.wit.ie/gfis
You can also connect with the programme on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/witmscgfis or
www.wit.ie/linkedingradbus
Contacts
Academic queries contacts:
Mr. John Casey Prof. Denis Harrington
Programme Director Head of Graduate Business
E: jcasey@wit.ie E: graduatebusiness@wit.ie
Admissions queries contacts:
Ms. Margo O’Dowd
Graduate Business Administrator
T: +353 (0)51 302424
E: mmodowd@wit.ie