Program Overview

Master of Science in Finance

Overview

The Master of Science in Finance is an intensive one-year full-time course designed for finance graduates who wish to pursue a career in the financial services industry or a career in the finance function.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have an honours bachelor degree (2.2) or higher with finance constituting a major part and will be assessed as to their general suitability. If English is not the first language, applicants will need to provide evidence of their English language proficiency as detailed on the university's website. A minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6.5 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component is required.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the course will be equipped to work in a number of areas in the financial sector. They will have a strong exposure to the financial markets and to market instruments. As such, they are equipped to work in roles where analysis of financial and economic information is required, corporate finance type roles in a wide variety of organisations. They would also be equipped to carry out econometric analysis in a research support role in a financial institution.

Course Content

Semester 1

• Corporate Finance
• Derivatives I
• Econometrics
• Financial Statement Analysis
• International Capital Markets
• International Finance 1

Semester 2

• Risk Management
• Econometrics including Time Series
• Financial Asset Valuation
• International Finance II
• Fixed Income
• Financial Institutions
• Research and Thesis

Module Listing

Year One

Semester 1

• Corporate Finance 1 [Mandatory]
• Derivatives 1 [Mandatory]
• Dissertation [Mandatory]
• Econometrics 1 [Mandatory]
• Financial Statement Analysis [Mandatory]
• International Capital Markets [Mandatory]
• International Finance 1 [Mandatory]
• Research Methods [Mandatory]

Semester 2

• Research Methods [Mandatory]
• Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies [Elective]
• Econometrics 2 [Elective]
• Financial Asset Valuation [Elective]
• Financial Institutions [Elective]
• Fixed Income [Elective]
• International Finance 2 [Elective]
• Risk Management [Elective]

Fees

• €10,000 Total Fee (EU)
• €13,500 Total Fee (Non-EU)

Duration and Mode of Study

• Duration: 1 Year
• Mode of Study: Full Time
• Method of Delivery: On-Campus
• Commencement Date: September 2025
• Location: Aungier Street

What Our Students Say

The M.Sc. in Finance programme provided me with the necessary knowledge and skills to begin my career in academia and research, and they are very likely to enable future students to pursue careers in areas of finance such as financial services, risk management, investment analysis and international finance. This highly intensive course will improve your communication and time management skills which will enable you to feel comfortable in a professional environment. One of the greatest assets of this course is its lecturing staff. The highly knowledgeable, professional and approachable staff of the M.Sc. in Finance programme are happy to assist you and provide guidance, and it is unlikely that you will ever feel left behind or lost. I would recommend this course to anyone who wishes to experience a different and challenging area of study that has the potential to be extremely rewarding.