Overview
The MSc in Finance at Dublin City University is structured as a core learning first semester, followed by three specialist streams in the second semester and a choice of applied research or a dissertation over the summer semester. The three streams are:
Risk Management
Capital Markets
Energy Finance
Through these streams and excellent practical and research-informed core learning we allow you to specialize in a manner that reflects your interests and career aspirations, We offer an ideal path for graduates of business and economics degrees, who wish to undertake a career in finance by obtaining a leading European postgraduate qualification.
Why do this course?
DCU Business School is accredited by AACSB, a standard reached by only 5% of business schools worldwide reflecting its established international reputation for high quality graduates.
The Risk Management stream is the only Finance Masters in Ireland to be recognised by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)
Ranked in the Top 100 Best Masters in Financial Markets globally by Eduniversal
Careers
This programme is designed to prepare ambitious students for the challenges and rewarding career opportunities in the financial services industry. You will be equipped for a career in financial markets and institutions, especially in investment banking and asset management, or in the risk management and corporate finance functions of corporations, as well as regulatory bodies and government offices dealing with the financial industry.
Recent graduates are employed by major financial institutions including UBS, Standard & Poor's, Royal Bank of Scotland, KPMG, PwC, Boston Scientific, Commerzbank, AIB, Bank of Ireland, Goodbody Stockbrokers, Davy, Geneva Trading, Mercer, Nestle, Citco Fund Services, Standard Life and BNY Mellon.
Accreditation
DCU Business School is accredited by AACSB, a standard reached by only 5% of business schools worldwide reflecting its established international reputation for high quality graduates.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Quantitative & Research Methods for Finance
Econometrics
Advanced Portfolio Theory
Advanced Quantitative Analysjs
Financial Statement Analysis
Asset Pricing
Fixed Income
Financial Markets and Derivatives
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , National
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Finance Econometrics View 55 other Masters in Finance in IrelandAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2.1 Honours degree in a Business discipline, or equivalent international qualification
- A 2.1 Honours degree in a relevant non-business discipline eg. Engineering, Physics, Maths, or Computer Science or equivalent international qualification.
Tuition Fee
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International
16000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16000 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
10955 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10955 EUR per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Dublin
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.