
University of Limerick
Finance
Key programme benefits to future students
* The programme equips graduates for high level professional positions in the Financial Services industry and an opportunity to engage in significant and appropriate research.
* The MSc in Financial Services offers a dual degree opportunity with one of our French partner Business Schools: Audencia (Nantes), Excelia (La Rochelle), Neoma (Reims or Rouen), Rennes and Toulouse.
* Learners will have full access to the S&P Capital IQ Pro platform and all the Market Intelligence the platform provides.
Subjects taught
Finance
Autumn Modules
• Financial Analysis & Governance
• Professional Development 1
• Global Finance & Capital Markets
• Research Methods in Finance 1
• Risk & Derivative Markets
• Corporate Responsibility
Spring Modules
• Trading Floor Certification
• Wealth & Portfolio Management
• Professional Development 2
• Research Methods in Finance 2
Optional Modules (choose 1)
International Economic Issues | Project Management in Practice | Leadership, Influence & Change
Optional Modules (choose 2)
Econometrics | Financial Regulation | Insuring Risk in Nature & Industry | Principles of International Tax | Risk Analytics & Big Data
Summer Modules
• Dissertation in Finance
• International Business Workshop
Entry requirements
The minimum entry requirement will be a primary business degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) with an award of Second Class Honours Grade 2. Applicants with relevant professional qualifications and experience and/or with an appropriate honours degree in a cognate discipline may also be considered for admission. Subject to the discretion of the course team and the University Admissions Office. An interview may also form part of the selection process.
Duration
1 year full-time, on campus
Enrolment dates
Autumn
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Graduate careers
Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, Private Banking, Fund Management, Debt & Equity Capital Markets, Treasury & Foreign Exchange, Investment Consulting, Risk Management, Compliance, Quantitative Financial Analysis, Sales, Trading & Research.
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Qualification letters
MSc
Qualifications
Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
Attendance type
Daytime,Full time
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