Program Overview

BSc Economics and Finance

The BSc Economics and Finance is a competitive programme, with excellent employment rates and above-average starting salaries.

Overview

Graduates from the UCD Quinn School are highly sought after in a range of fields within commercial organisations, public sector and the not-for-profit sector. This highly regarded degree offers graduates exceptional prospects for future employment and study.

Employment Options

Employment options may include:

• Investment Banking
• Analytics or Risk Analysis
• Stock Brokering
• Portfolio Management
• Corporate Finance, Economics and Insurance
• FinTech and Data Science
• Sales, Trading and Algorithmic Trading

Exceptional Graduate Outcomes

The Quinn School has consistently high levels of graduate outcomes, with UCD Business graduates being highly sought-after and well-regarded for their skills, leadership, and innovation, achieving exceptional career outcomes.

• 83% of graduates were in employment
• 16% of graduates were in further education
• 99% of graduates secured employment or further study
• 2% of graduates were involved in other activities

Supporting Your Career Journey

The Quinn School is committed to empowering students with the skills, resources, and guidance needed to achieve their career goals. From first year to final year, the Quinn School experience is full of opportunities to learn more, build essential business skills, and enhance employability.

Student Experience

Students have praised the programme for its diverse range of modules, internship opportunities, and sense of community. The programme has helped students develop a deeper understanding of various subjects and their applicability in the real world.

Student Testimonials

• Saanvi Vashisht, Student: "The best parts about UCD are the various scholarships it offers, the constant efforts put in by the professors and most importantly the sense of community it provides."
• Katelyn O'Hara, Securities Division at Goldman Sachs: "Economics and Finance well equipped me to start my career path. The technical skills in mathematics, statistics, finance and economics taught coupled with the problem-solving and communication skills established in group projects and class presentations over the course of the degree are highly relevant to the job market today."