Overview
NFQ Level 9, Major Award
The MSc in Finance (Corporate Finance) may be taken full-time over 12 months.
The programme for the degree of MSc (Finance (Corporate Finance)) is taken in two parts. Part I consists of a combination of examinations and coursework in a set of specified taught modules to the value of 60 credits. Part II consists of a Research Project or a Corporate Internship to the value of 30 credits.
Exit Award
Postgraduate Diploma in Finance (Corporate Finance)
Students who successfully achieve the pass standard in Part I may opt not to proceed to Part II and may opt instead to exit the programme and be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Finance (Corporate Finance) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award).
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| |
| AC6030 | Python and Machine Learning for Finance | 5 |
| or AC6108 | Venture Capital and Private Equity |
| AC6101 | International Project Finance | 5 |
| AC6102 | Investments | 5 |
| AC6103 | Capital Markets | 5 |
| AC6105 | Risk Management in International Financial Institutions | 5 |
| AC6106 | Corporate Restructuring | 5 |
| AC6113 | Financial Analysis and Forecasting | 5 |
| AC6412 | Business Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility for International Firms | 5 |
| FI6001 | Treasury Risk Management | 5 |
| FI6002 | Regulation and Compliance in Capital Markets | 5 |
| FI6005 | Equity Valuation | 5 |
| FI6006 | Professional Development | 5 |
| |
| AC6128 | Research Project | 30 |
| or AC6129 | Corporate Internship |
| Total Credits | 90 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for the MSc (Finance (Corporate Finance)) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Communicate and work effectively to a high professional standard;
- Demonstrate advanced analytical and problem-solving skills associated with effective practice;
- Engage in advanced application of frameworks and techniques in organisational settings;
- Demonstrate the ability to apply contemporary corporate finance tools and theories to solve business problems within an ethical and sustainable framework;
- Demonstrate readiness for a career in the corporate finance industry;
- Develop Industry relevant Research skills.
