Master Investment Applications
Build professional-grade investment platforms with our comprehensive 18-month program starting September 2025
Apply for September 2025Your Learning Journey
From foundational concepts to advanced portfolio management systems, here's how we'll guide you through mastering investment application development
Foundation Phase (Months 1-4)
Start with financial mathematics, market fundamentals, and basic programming concepts. You'll build simple calculators and learn how real-time data feeds work. No prior finance background needed – we begin with core principles.
Application Development (Months 5-10)
Create working investment platforms using modern frameworks. Build portfolio trackers, risk assessment tools, and basic trading interfaces. Learn database design for financial data and API integration with market providers.
Advanced Systems (Months 11-16)
Develop sophisticated analytics dashboards and automated reporting systems. Master compliance frameworks, security protocols, and multi-user platform architecture. Work on real client projects with mentorship support.
Professional Practice (Months 17-18)
Complete your capstone project and begin job placement support. Refine your portfolio, practice technical interviews, and connect with our industry partner network across Dublin and Cork financial districts.
Real-World Application Focus
Our curriculum centers on building actual investment platforms that financial firms use daily. You'll work with live market data, implement regulatory compliance, and create user interfaces that handle millions in assets.
- Portfolio management dashboards with real-time updates
- Risk assessment algorithms and stress testing tools
- Regulatory reporting systems for Irish and EU compliance
- Client onboarding workflows with KYC integration
- Performance analytics and attribution modeling
- Mobile applications for investment monitoring
Learn from Industry Practitioners
Our instructors combine academic expertise with hands-on experience from Dublin's financial technology sector
Niall Brennan
Lead Investment Systems Instructor
"I spent eight years building trading platforms at a major Dublin investment firm. Now I teach students to create the applications I wish we'd had – intuitive, robust, and genuinely useful for portfolio managers."
Cian MacCarthy
Financial Technology Specialist
"Compliance isn't just checkboxes – it's about building systems people trust with their financial futures. I help students understand why every validation and security measure matters in practice."
Sarah O'Sullivan
Portfolio Analytics Expert
"Great investment software tells a story through data. I teach students to build applications that transform complex market information into clear, actionable insights for investors and advisors."
Ronan Fitzgerald
Mobile Investment Platforms
"Mobile-first design isn't optional anymore. Clients expect to monitor portfolios, execute trades, and review reports from their phones. We focus on creating secure, responsive experiences that work anywhere."
Project-Based Learning That Matters
Instead of theoretical exercises, you'll build complete investment applications that solve real business problems. By graduation, you'll have a portfolio of working systems that demonstrate your capabilities to potential employers.
Current Student Projects
Our March 2025 cohort is finishing applications for automated ESG scoring, cryptocurrency portfolio rebalancing, and pension fund reporting systems. Their work addresses actual needs from our industry partners in Dublin's IFSC.
