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MSc (NFQ Level 9)

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The MSc in Finance is designed to give you advanced specialist knowledge and a practical understanding of finance theory and practice relevant to the financial services industry. The programme is suitable for graduates with an educational track record in business, economics, finance or any degree with a significant quantitative element.#

This Master's programme 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
FIN41660 Financial Econometrics Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
FIN42000 Financial Theory Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
FIN42020 Derivative Securities Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
FIN42030 Financial Analysis 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
FIN40180 Equity Asset Valuation Spring  7.5
Stage 1 Core Modules
FIN40430 Strategic Finance Spring  7.5
Stage 1 Core Modules
FIN41330 Empirical Corporate Finance Spring  7.5
Stage 1 Core Modules
FIN41360 Portfolio & Risk Mgt Spring  7.5
Stage 1 Core Modules
FIN41670 Banking & Financ Institutions Summer  7.5
Stage 1 Core Modules
FIN41930 Ethics in Financial Services Summer  7.5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Choose 2 x 7.5 ECTs options modules. If you would like to pursue Summer Internship (FIN42060) or Research Project (FIN42070), your Programme Manager will register you upon approval. Students will be able to register to Summer Trimester modules in March.
FIN40490 Advanced Treasury Management/Financial Engineering Summer  7.5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Choose 2 x 7.5 ECTs options modules. If you would like to pursue Summer Internship (FIN42060) or Research Project (FIN42070), your Programme Manager will register you upon approval. Students will be able to register to Summer Trimester modules in March.
FIN41480 Mergers & Acquisitions Summer  7.5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Choose 2 x 7.5 ECTs options modules. If you would like to pursue Summer Internship (FIN42060) or Research Project (FIN42070), your Programme Manager will register you upon approval. Students will be able to register to Summer Trimester modules in March.
FIN41950 Financial Technology Summer  7.5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Choose 2 x 7.5 ECTs options modules. If you would like to pursue Summer Internship (FIN42060) or Research Project (FIN42070), your Programme Manager will register you upon approval. Students will be able to register to Summer Trimester modules in March.
FIN42060 Summer Internship Summer  15
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Choose 2 x 7.5 ECTs options modules. If you would like to pursue Summer Internship (FIN42060) or Research Project (FIN42070), your Programme Manager will register you upon approval. Students will be able to register to Summer Trimester modules in March.
FIN42070 Research Dissertation Summer  25
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Choose 2 x 7.5 ECTs options modules. If you would like to pursue Summer Internship (FIN42060) or Research Project (FIN42070), your Programme Manager will register you upon approval. Students will be able to register to Summer Trimester modules in March.
FIN42210 Structured Finance Summer  7.5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Choose 2 x 7.5 ECTs options modules. If you would like to pursue Summer Internship (FIN42060) or Research Project (FIN42070), your Programme Manager will register you upon approval. Students will be able to register to Summer Trimester modules in March.
FIN42340 Business Communications Summer  7.5

MSc Finance (B269) Full Time
EU          fee per year - € 19990 ba
nonEU    fee per year - € 28140 ba

MSc Finance (B270) Part Time
nonEU    Year 1 - € 14070 ba
EU          Year 2 - € 10230 ba
nonEU    Year 2 - € 13720 ba
EU/NONEU    Year 3 - € 2570 ba
EU          Year 1 - € 10230 ba

ba"Continuation fees apply Where a student fails to complete their programme in the prescribed time a continuation fee will apply to modules carried in subsequent years."
***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.

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EU) applicants: Yes

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 Finance:

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Finance
Master of Science
Full-Time
Commencing September 2024
Graduate Taught
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
Closed
showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt B270
Finance
Master of Science
Part-Time
Commencing September 2024
Graduate Taught
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
Not available to International applicantsClosed
showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt B269
Finance
Master of Science
Full-Time
Commencing September 2025
Graduate Taught
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
Apply
showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt B270
Finance
Master of Science
Part-Time
Commencing September 2025
Graduate Taught
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
Not available to International applicantsApply
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