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Overview
Learning outcomes
The Finance (Banking and Risk Management) course at University College Cork brings you into direct contact with financial markets, their issues and practices through practitioner seminars and visiting speakers throughout the year, across all modules.
In this course:
- you will be trained in financial research, consulting, and professional report writing
- you will be taught about the quantitative methods relevant to the financial sector and required for PhD-level research
- your interpersonal, organisational, and leadership competencies will be developed
- your oral and written communication skills will be improved through assignments, dialogue, exercises, presentations, etc.
Our blended learning approach to education combines lectures, projects, seminars, group discussions, presentations, and both individual and group reports.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Fund Management and Evaluation
- Equity Valuation
- Asset Pricing
- Derivative Securities
- International Finance
- Financial Institutions and Money Markets
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , National
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics Finance Banking and Investment View 3 other Masters in Banking and Investment in IrelandAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
Upper Second Class (recommended)
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
The course is open to applicants with a second class honours grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) or equivalent in a business subject
Or
Applicants with a 2.1 degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification in a related subject with a quantitative element such as mathematics, statistics, engineering, science, etc.
Tuition Fee
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International
18900 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18900 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
10630 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10630 EUR per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Cork
860 - 1400 EUR /month
Living costs
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.
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