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If you have an interest in financial markets and economics, and a strong ability in maths and statistics, this degree provides an excellent springboard for a future career in economics, finance, banking, and business. Recognised as one of the premier degrees in its field in Ireland and internationally, this programme equips students with outstanding expertise in quantitative methods, analytical skills and a rigorous preparation in economics and finance. The skills developed during this course are not only essential for learning Economics and Finance but are also very valuable across numerous career paths.

About This Course

If you have an interest in financial markets and economics, and a strong ability in maths and statistics, this degree provides an excellent springboard for a future career in economics, finance, banking, and business. Recognised as one of the premier degrees in its field in Ireland and internationally, this programme equips students with outstanding expertise in quantitative methods, analytical skills and a rigorous preparation in economics and finance. The skills developed during this course are not only essential for learning Economics and Finance but are also very valuable across numerous career paths.

First Year

During first year of this course, you will develop your knowledge and understanding of core principles, concepts, methods and theories relevant to the study of Economics and Finance. The emphasis initially will be on quantitative methods (Maths and Statistics) and Economics to build solid academic foundations on which competencies in Business and Finance will be advanced throughout the course. Modules:

Analysis • Introduction to Finance • Differential and Difference Equations • Business in Society • Business Analytics • Financial Accounting • Statistical Modelling • Linear Algebra • Advanced Calculus • Principles of Macroeconomics

Second Year

You will learn to apply this knowledge to practical and important problems faced by businesses and policy makers in a broad range of settings in the financial industry. Modules:

Introduction to Programming • Probability Theory • Intermediate Macro & Microeconomics • Game Theory • Optimisation in Finance • Corporate Finance • Financial Mathematics • Inferential Statistics

Final Year

In final year, depending on your area of interest you can specialise in either Economics, Finance or Maths and Statistics.

The Finance stream places emphasis on problems and applications relevant to the financial industry and corporate financial management. If you choose the Economics or Maths & Statistics stream, the emphasis will instead be on different aspects of economic analysis and quantitative methods needed to support (as a consultant or an analyst) and undertake (as a manager or a policy-maker) decision-making in a corporate or policy-making setting. Modules include:

Applied Portfolio & Risk Management • Advanced Microeconomics • Financial Economics I & II • Econometrics of Financial Markets • Research Topics in Finance • Modules associated to your specialisation

Business Mentoring Programme

In second year, students can participate in a personalised mentorship programme, gaining industry knowledge, advice and support from the College of Business alumni community.

In second year, students have the opportunity to study abroad for a trimester at one of our exchange partner universities in countries such as Australia, Canada, Switzerland, Finland, Hong Kong and Singapore.

This highly regarded degree offers graduates exceptional prospects for future employment and study. Employment options may include: Analytics or Risk Analysis, Stock Brokering, Fund Management, Investment Banking, Insurance, Corporate Finance and Economics.

Our optional one year paid internship programme, which takes place after second year, places successful students with leading companies nationally and internationally. All placements allow students the opportunity to enhance their business skills outside the classroom and helps inform future career decisions through real-world experience.


UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business

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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
FIN10670 Introduction to Finance Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
HRM10730 Business in Society Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
MATH10120 Linear Algebra with Applications to Economics Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
MATH10130 Introduction to Analysis for Economics and Finance Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
MIS10060 Introduction to Business Analytics Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
SBUS10190 Professional & Academic Development Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
ACC10040 Financial Accounting 1 Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
ACM10100 Differential & Difference Equations: Applications to Econ & Fin Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
ECON10020 Principles of Macroeconomics Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
MATH10140 Advanced Calculus for Economics and Finance Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
STAT10060 Statistical Modelling Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of:
SPRING ELECTIVE MODULE: You may choose a module from the list below or a General Elective from the Electives tab in the January Registration period. Registration to Electives/Options during Autumn registration is not permitted. Any options/electives registered to in Autumn will be automatically dropped from your record.
BMGT10140 Business Plan Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of:
SPRING ELECTIVE MODULE: You may choose a module from the list below or a General Elective from the Electives tab in the January Registration period. Registration to Electives/Options during Autumn registration is not permitted. Any options/electives registered to in Autumn will be automatically dropped from your record.
BMGT20050 Business Across Borders Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of:
SPRING ELECTIVE MODULE: You may choose a module from the list below or a General Elective from the Electives tab in the January Registration period. Registration to Electives/Options during Autumn registration is not permitted. Any options/electives registered to in Autumn will be automatically dropped from your record.
BMGT10130 Mastering University Learning - a skill based approach Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of:
SPRING ELECTIVE MODULE: You may choose a module from the list below or a General Elective from the Electives tab in the January Registration period. Registration to Electives/Options during Autumn registration is not permitted. Any options/electives registered to in Autumn will be automatically dropped from your record.
BMGT10150 Project Management Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of:
SPRING ELECTIVE MODULE: You may choose a module from the list below or a General Elective from the Electives tab in the January Registration period. Registration to Electives/Options during Autumn registration is not permitted. Any options/electives registered to in Autumn will be automatically dropped from your record.
BMGT20080 Consulting with NGOs Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of:
SPRING ELECTIVE MODULE: You may choose a module from the list below or a General Elective from the Electives tab in the January Registration period. Registration to Electives/Options during Autumn registration is not permitted. Any options/electives registered to in Autumn will be automatically dropped from your record.
BMGT20100 Developing Future Leaders Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of:
SPRING ELECTIVE MODULE: You may choose a module from the list below or a General Elective from the Electives tab in the January Registration period. Registration to Electives/Options during Autumn registration is not permitted. Any options/electives registered to in Autumn will be automatically dropped from your record.
BMGT20130 Managing Business Ethics Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of:
SPRING ELECTIVE MODULE: You may choose a module from the list below or a General Elective from the Electives tab in the January Registration period. Registration to Electives/Options during Autumn registration is not permitted. Any options/electives registered to in Autumn will be automatically dropped from your record.
BMGT20180 Wellbeing and Work Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of:
SPRING ELECTIVE MODULE: You may choose a module from the list below or a General Elective from the Electives tab in the January Registration period. Registration to Electives/Options during Autumn registration is not permitted. Any options/electives registered to in Autumn will be automatically dropped from your record.
BMGT20190 Introduction to Negotiations Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of:
SPRING ELECTIVE MODULE: You may choose a module from the list below or a General Elective from the Electives tab in the January Registration period. Registration to Electives/Options during Autumn registration is not permitted. Any options/electives registered to in Autumn will be automatically dropped from your record.
MIS10040 Web Design and Analytics Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
ECON20200 Int Microeconomics (ECON&FIN) Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
FIN20050 Corporate Finance Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
MIS20080 Introduction to Programming Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
STAT20110 Introduction to Probability Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
ECON30130 Econometrics: Applying Statistics to Economic Data Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
ECON20020 Intermediate Macroeconomics Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
ECON20100 Game Theory Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
MATH20070 Optimization in Finance Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
MATH30380 Financial Mathematics Foundations Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
STAT20100 Inferential Statistics Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
ACC20010 Financial Accounting 2 Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
ACC20050 Sustainability Reporting and Analysis Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
ACC30010 Tax in Society Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT20220 High-tech Entrepreneurship Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
ECON20060 Irish Economy: Policy Making in a Global Context Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
LAW10400 Business Law 1: Transactions, Negotiations and Organisations Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
MKT20020 Marketing: Firms, Customers & Society Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
ACC20020 Management Accounting Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT10140 Business Plan Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT20050 Business Across Borders Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT10150 Project Management Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT20080 Consulting with NGOs Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT20100 Developing Future Leaders Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT20130 Managing Business Ethics Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT20140 Global Business Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT20150 Sustainable Operations & Supply Chain Management Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT20160 Business and Social Enterprise Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT20180 Wellbeing and Work Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT20190 Introduction to Negotiations Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT20210 Business and the European Union Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
FIN30100 Investment and Portfolio Management Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
MIS10040 Web Design and Analytics Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
MIS20060 Inside the Modern Crypto Industry Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
MIS20090 Design Thinking Spring  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
ECON30290 Advanced Microeconomics Autumn  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
FIN30150 Financial Economics I Autumn  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
FIN30200 Econometrics of Financial Markets Autumn  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
FIN30160 Financial Economics II Spring  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
FIN30240 Applied Portfolio & Risk Management Spring  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
FIN30290 Recent Research Topics in Finance Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
ACC20010 Financial Accounting 2 Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
ACC20050 Sustainability Reporting and Analysis Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
ACC30010 Tax in Society Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
ACC30030 Cost Management Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
ACC30050 Corporate Governance, Company Law and Labour Law Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT20220 High-tech Entrepreneurship Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT30100 Leadership and Change Management Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT30330 Governing International Trade, Finance, Climate and the Internet Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT30430 Doing Business in the Global South Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
ECON30100 The Economics of Health and Health Policy Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
ECON30150 International Money and Banking Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
ECON30180 Industrial Economics: Economics of Business Strategy Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
ECON30270 Behavioural Economics and Public Policy Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
ECON30360 Labour Economics Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
ECON30400 Political Economy Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
ECON30410 Development Economics Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
FIN30030 International Financial Management Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
FIN30170 Corporate Financial Management Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
HRM30020 European IR and HRM Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
HRM30070 HRM in Multinationals Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
HRM30120 People at Work Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
LAW10400 Business Law 1: Transactions, Negotiations and Organisations Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
MIS30150 Strategic Decision Making in the Digital World Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
MKT20020 Marketing: Firms, Customers & Society Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
MKT30040 Consumer Psychology Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
MKT30050 Consumer Insight: Research and Data Planning Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
MKT30060 Building Effective Marketing Plans Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
MKT30150 Responsible Marketing Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
MKT30170 Brand Management Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
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ACC20020 Management Accounting Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT10140 Business Plan Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT20050 Business Across Borders Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
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BMGT30440 Cultural Intelligence in Management Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
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MKT30140 Consultative Selling and Negotiations Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
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ACC20040 Business, Media & Corporate Communications Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
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ACC30020 Financial Accounting 3 Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
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ACC30060 Financial Statement Analysis Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
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BMGT10150 Project Management Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT20080 Consulting with NGOs Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT20100 Developing Future Leaders Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT20130 Managing Business Ethics Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT20140 Global Business Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
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BMGT20150 Sustainable Operations & Supply Chain Management Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
ELECTIVE MODULES: You may choose a module from the list below as your Elective Module(s). General Elective modules can also be chosen on the Electives tab.
BMGT20160 Business and Social Enterprise Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
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BMGT20180 Wellbeing and Work Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
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BMGT20190 Introduction to Negotiations Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
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BMGT20210 Business and the European Union Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
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BMGT30090 Entrepreneurship in Action Spring  5
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BMGT30130 Global Industry Analysis Spring  5
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BMGT30220 Supply Chain Management Spring  5
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BMGT30290 Developing International Market Entry Strategies Spring  5
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BMGT30340 New Venture Creation & Development Spring  5
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BMGT30350 The Human Side of Innovation Spring  5
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BMGT30450 Groups and Teams Spring  5
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ECON30120 Advanced Macroeconomics Spring  5
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ECON30160 International Trade Economics Spring  5
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ECON30170 Intermediate Financial Economics Spring  5
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ECON30190 Public Economics: Government Spending, Taxation and Public Choice Spring  5
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FIN30090 Treasury and Risk Management Spring  5
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FIN30100 Investment and Portfolio Management Spring  5
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FIN30190 Behavioural Finance Spring  5
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FIN30270 Advanced Risk Management Spring  5
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HRM30010 Human Resource Management Spring  5
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HRM30060 An Introduction to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Spring  5
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HRM30100 International HRM Spring  5
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HRM30140 Climate Change & Business Sustainability Spring  5
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MIS10040 Web Design and Analytics Spring  5
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MIS20060 Inside the Modern Crypto Industry Spring  5
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MIS20090 Design Thinking Spring  5
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MIS30010 Decision Analytics Spring  5
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MIS30070 Digital Innovation: Managing and working in the Information Age Spring  5
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MKT30080 Global Marketing Spring  5
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MKT30090 Marketing Communications: Content and Campaigns in the Digital Age Spring  5
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MKT30120 Digital Marketing Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - Subject/Streams EFC5 Mathematics and Statistics  
Stage 3 Options - Subject/Streams EFC6 Economics  
Stage 3 Options - Subject/Streams EFC7 Finance  

As part of the curriculum, students are engaged with issues related to sustainability in all of its many facets, including responsible leadership, responsible consumption and production, climate action, and inclusive business practices. As educators, we believe in the value of exposing our students to a variety of perspectives on the role of business in society and equipping them with the knowledge and skills they need to tackle even the most intractable problems. Our programmes seek to develop informed and imaginative leaders that are mindful of responsible and sustainable business objectives and practices and embrace the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs) in the curriculum.

  • Quality education: Promote inclusive and equal opportunities for lifelong learning (SDG4)
  • Gender equality: Promote gender equality and empower all women and young girls (SDG5)
  • Decent work and economic growth: Promote sustained and inclusive economic growth and employment for all (SDG8)    
  • Industry, innovation and infrastructure: Build strong infrastructure and sustained industrialisation (SDG9)
  • Reduced inequalities: Reduced inequality in all countries (SDG10)            
  • Sustainable cities and communities: Make all settlements inclusive and safe (SDG11)     
  • Responsible consumption and production: Ensure suitable consumption and production patterns (SDG12)            

As someone who loved maths in school and was interested in the world of business and economics, I found myself drawn to what Economics & Finance had to offer. The course begins by building a solid foundation in economic principles and analytical methods and then switches to the application of these foundations across business and finance. I was lucky enough to have spent a semester studying abroad and completed a year-long internship with Grant Thornton Ireland. Graduates have a well-rounded view of a rapidly changing finance industry and their career outcomes in the sector are unrivalled.

Ronan McCooey

I chose the BSc Economics and Finance programme because of the wide array of potential employment opportunities. The course structure is laid out very well. In first and second year, an emphasis is put on understanding the mathematical and statistical concepts. There is a shift to applied learning in final year where the concepts taught initially are implemented further to finance and economics problems.


One of the highlights for me was the Quinn internship. I spent a year with IBI Corporate Finance in Dublin and was able to apply the knowledge I had learned during my studies while also learning new skills. I would thoroughly recommend this programme to any prospective students with a keen interest in maths and its application to the finance industry.

David Banks, BSc Economics and Finance

Non-EU Undergraduate Fee information can be found here.

UCD offers a number of competitive undergraduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD undergraduate degree programme. For information on Undergraduate Scholarships, please see the UCD International Scholarships webpage.

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