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Aviation Finance

MSc (NFQ Level 9)

This course is available through the following application route(s)

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The MSc in Aviation Finance aims to advance students understanding of all aspects of aviation finance, with specific focus on the practical features of global aviation markets. It encourages students to develop creative and analytical approaches to problem solving in the aviation finance and leasing sphere and to enhance interpersonal and leadership skills.  It is suitable for graduates from a wide variety of disciplines including business, economics, finance, engineering and science who want to pursue a career in the highly dynamic sector of Aviation Finance & Leasing.  

This Master's course is delivered at our dedicated Graduate Business School campus, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, located in Blackrock, 4km from the main UCD Belfield Campus.
 

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Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
ACC40930 Aviation Tax Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
BMGT45570 Doing Business Globally Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
FIN41970 Corporate Finance for Aviation Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
FIN42040 Capital Markets & Instruments Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
FIN42050 Quant. Methods for Finance Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
FIN42240 Applied Derivative Securities Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
ECON42180 Aviation Economics Spring  7.5
Stage 1 Core Modules
FIN41590 Aviation Asset Management Spring  7.5
Stage 1 Core Modules
FIN41610 Aviation Financing Spring  7.5
Stage 1 Core Modules
FIN42280 Law of Aviation Finance Spring  7.5
Stage 1 Core Modules
FIN41930 Ethics in Financial Services Summer  7.5
Stage 1 Core Modules
FIN42250 Aviation Credit Risk Analysis Summer  7.5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Students will complete 15 ECTS in the summer trimester by choosing either the Internship, the Aviation Finance Project or two 7.5 ECTS modules. Students will be able to register for summer term options in March.
FIN40490 Advanced Treasury Management/Financial Engineering Summer  7.5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Students will complete 15 ECTS in the summer trimester by choosing either the Internship, the Aviation Finance Project or two 7.5 ECTS modules. Students will be able to register for summer term options in March.
FIN41480 Mergers & Acquisitions Summer  7.5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Students will complete 15 ECTS in the summer trimester by choosing either the Internship, the Aviation Finance Project or two 7.5 ECTS modules. Students will be able to register for summer term options in March.
FIN41560 Aviation Finance Project Summer  15
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Students will complete 15 ECTS in the summer trimester by choosing either the Internship, the Aviation Finance Project or two 7.5 ECTS modules. Students will be able to register for summer term options in March.
FIN41580 Aviation Industry Internship Summer  15
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Students will complete 15 ECTS in the summer trimester by choosing either the Internship, the Aviation Finance Project or two 7.5 ECTS modules. Students will be able to register for summer term options in March.
FIN41950 Financial Technology Summer  7.5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Students will complete 15 ECTS in the summer trimester by choosing either the Internship, the Aviation Finance Project or two 7.5 ECTS modules. Students will be able to register for summer term options in March.
FIN42210 Structured Finance Summer  7.5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Students will complete 15 ECTS in the summer trimester by choosing either the Internship, the Aviation Finance Project or two 7.5 ECTS modules. Students will be able to register for summer term options in March.
FIN42340 Business Communications Summer  7.5

MSc Aviation Finance (B531) Full Time
EU          fee per year - € 19500
nonEU    fee per year - € 27450

MSc Aviation Finance (B532) Part Time
EU          fee per year - € 9980
nonEU    fee per year - € 13720

***Fees are subject to change

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No


General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Aviation Finance:

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Aviation Finance
Master of Science
Full-Time
Commencing 2024/2025 September
Graduate Taught
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
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showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt B532
Aviation Finance
Master of Science
Part-Time
Commencing 2024/2025 September
Graduate Taught
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
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* you can change options at the top of the page