IoA Accreditation a UAE First for Middlesex University Dubai
- Monday, 2 June 2025
Middlesex University (MDX) Dubai has become the first university in the United Arab Emirates to secure accreditation from the Institute of Analytics (IoA) for its MSc Financial Technology programme.
The Institute of Analytics (IoA) is a globally recognised professional body for analytics and data professionals. It promotes excellence in analytics practice, education, and ethics, and provides members with access to professional development, certifications, and global networking opportunities.
The IoA accreditation affirms the academic strength and industry relevance of the master’s programme, which features key modules such as Python AI and Machine Learning for Financial Technology, Financial Markets, and Data Analytics.
Through this accreditation, students benefit from a direct pathway to IoA professional membership, along with enhanced access to industry resources that strengthen their career readiness and employability.
This achievement was made possible through the work of Dr Pallavi Kishore, Head of Accounting and Finance, MDX Dubai and Dr Nick Sharples, Senior Lecturer, Middlesex University London, whose development of the programme helped lay the groundwork for this success.
The MSc is a hands-on programme which blends practice with theory to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and experience to pursue a career in the industry. Students will be introduced to blockchain technology, data visualisation and analysis techniques while getting an insight about the regulatory framework of the financial industry, as well as risk assessment and ethics of applying technology in the financial sector.
Aligned with the university’s commitment to excellence and career-oriented education, MDX Dubai has officially been granted its institutional licensure by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR).
As Dubai continues to grow as a global FinTech hub, this accreditation reinforces MDX Dubai’s position as a pioneer in FinTech education in the UAE and the wider region. Apply today.
