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Business Finance

ProfDip (NFQ Level 9)

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

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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
SBUS41990 Key Financial Decisions Autumn&Spring&Summer(separate)  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
SBUS42000 Performance Management Autumn&Spring&Summer(separate)  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
SBUS42010 International Financing Autumn&Spring&Summer(separate)  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
SBUS42020 The Financing Landscape Autumn&Spring&Summer(separate)  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
SBUS42030 Understanding Fin.Statements Autumn&Spring&Summer(separate)  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
SBUS42040 Mergers & Acquisitions Autumn&Spring&Summer(separate)  5

Business Finance (B585) Part Time
EU/NONEU    fee per year - € 8890

***Fees are subject to change

You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants: No


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

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B585
Business Finance


Part-Time
Commencing September 2025
Graduate Taught
Smurfit Executive Development
Not available to International applicantsApply
* you can change options at the top of the page

Additional special entry route(s) to Business Finance:

These options have additional eligibility requirements to cater for specific applicant cohorts. You should not apply via these routes before consulting the requirements or contacting the responsible UCD office.

ROWCLASS Apply to
showAudience-audienceEU
B585
Business Finance


Part-Time
Commencing September 2025
Smurfit Executive Development 2
Smurfit Executive Development
For queries regarding course requirements please contact exec.dev@ucd.ie