MSc Finance (Investment & Asset Management)
Advance your career in international finance with this comprehensive one-year Master's programme at University College Cork.
Best for:Best for graduates in business, economics, or quantitative disciplines seeking professional careers in asset management, trading, and investment banking.
Overview
The MSc Finance (Investment & Asset Management) is a one-year postgraduate programme offered by University College Cork designed to equip students with essential theoretical, technical, and professional competencies for careers in global finance. The curriculum prepares graduates for prominent roles such as investment management, financial trading, investment banking, and consultancy across domestic and international institutions. Participants engage in intensive coursework spanning 90 credits to build a robust foundation in financial markets and asset valuation. The programme welcomes applicants from diverse academic backgrounds with strong quantitative or business-related foundations.
What you'll do
- Complete 90 credits of coursework covering advanced financial theory, technical valuation, and investment strategies
- Participate in lectures, seminars, and practical financial analysis workshops
- Engage with real-world financial data and market simulation exercises
- Complete independent research projects or dissertations as required by the programme structure
Requirements
Degree required: BSc in a business-related programme or a quantitative discipline like Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Science, or Computing
Degree offered: MSc
Language: English; meeting university-approved English language requirements for non-native speakers
Instruction: English
- Strong academic foundation in business, commerce, economics, finance, accounting, or quantitative subjects
- Proficiency in quantitative data analysis and mathematical modeling
- Demonstrated capability to meet rigorous academic standards equivalent to an Irish Second Class Honours Grade 1 primary degree
- Applicants must hold an NFQ Level 8 primary honours degree or international equivalent
- Non-EU applicants must follow specific international application procedures and deadlines
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How to apply
Deadline: Rolling deadline · open until filled
Submit your application through the University College Cork postgraduate online portal. Ensure all required academic transcripts and supporting qualification documents are attached. Non-EU applicants must adhere to the specific international application guidelines and deadlines.
- CV
- BSc + MSc transcripts
- Qualification comparison documents
- English language proficiency test scores
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