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It is specifically targeted at students who have an interest in a career in Finance but do not currently have sufficient background in the subject.
The Economic and Financial Risk Analysis programme at Maynooth University emphasises ‘problem solving’ through a combination of theoretical principles and empirical tools. Successful graduates are equipped with a wide range of economic, financial, quantitative and communication skills, thus opening up a diverse set of career opportunities, both within and outside the financial sector.
Career Options
The 2-year MSc in Economics and Financial Risk Analysis at Maynooth University is a great opportunity for interested candidates to ready themselves for a career in financial services. Without requiring any background in Finance, students who are ready to make this important investment can expect to earn high returns in their future careers. This degree has the potential to open up career opportunities across the globe.
As financial markets become more integrated, the career prospects of our graduates have become greatly enhanced. Recent graduates are currently enjoying successful careers in credit risk management, insurance, hedge fund management, and investment and retail banking in the private sector. The diverse career paths reflect the adaptability and flexibility of our graduates.
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Courses include:
- Econometrics
- Financial Accounting
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Public Economics
- Advanced Microeconomics
- International Finance
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Deadline passed
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Language
English
Credits
90 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Lower Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 95
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
An honours primary degree in any discipline, or equivalent. Students without any knowledge of Finance or Economics are strongly advised to have a good background in Statistics and Quantitative Methods and/or to be prepared to undertake substantial independent study to equip themselves with the expected level of Economics and Finance.
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International
14000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 14000 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months. -
EU/EEA
6500 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 6500 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months.
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.
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