Economics & Finance (DN670/BSS2)

First Year – Develop Your Knowledge

During the first year of this programme, 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 competences in Business and Finance will be advanced throughout the programme.

Subjects:

• Macroeconomics
• Introduction to Finance
• Business in Society
• Business Analytics
• Financial Accounting
• Math Modelling
• Linear Algebra
• Advanced Calculus
• Statistical Modelling
• Analysis

Year 2 & Final Year – Apply This Knowledge

You will then 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.

In final year, depending on your area of interest you can specialise in the subject areas of Economics, Finance or Maths.

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 & Stats stream, the emphasis will be instead 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.

Subjects:

• Taxation
• Probability Theory
• Economics, Macro 1 & Micro 1
• Financial Institution Management
• Optimisation in Finance
• Irish Economy
• Advanced Corporate Finance
• Analysis
• Financial Mathematics

For detailed information on subject content click here.

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.

During your second year, we encourage you to pursue an international study experience for one semester at one of our exchange partner universities in Australia, Canada or Singapore.

Our optional one-year Internship Programme places successful students with leading companies nationally and internationally. Students may also have the opportunity to work with a voluntary/not-for-profit organisation supported by a scholarship from the School of Business. All placements allow students the opportunity to enhance their business skills outside the classroom and helps inform future career decisions through real-world experience.

This highly regarded degree offers you exceptionally good prospects in banking and financial services. Future employment or study options may include:

• Analytics or risk analysis
• Stock brokering
• Fund management
• Investment banking
• Insurance
• Corporate finance
• Economics

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.

“Looking back at my first year at UCD I am proud to say that I am a part of the Quinn family and even more proud to be a part of an elite and well-respected course. This programme has required me to go outside my comfort zone and push my boundaries which will be greatly beneficial when it comes to looking for employment after college. Anyone who has the slightest of interest in finance then the Economics & Finance programme offered by the Lochlann Quinn School of Business has been tailored to such perfection that you will never feel the need to second guess yourself.”

Yash Aditya Goenka, BSc Economics & Finance, Year 1