Overview
NFQ Level 9, Major Award
The MSc in Finance (Investment and Asset Management) is a full-time programme taken over 12 months.
The programme for the degree of MSc (Finance (Investment and Asset Management)) 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 an Investment and Asset Management Research Project or a Corporate Internship to the value of 30 credits.
See also General Regulations for the Degree of Master.
Exit award
Postgraduate Diploma in Finance (Investment and Asset Management)
Students who successfully achieve the pass standard in Part I and in AC6126 but who either do not undertake or do not achieve the pass standard in AC6127 or AC6129 may opt instead exit the programme and be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Finance (Investment and Asset Management) (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 |
| AC6031 | Issues in Modern Finance | 5 |
| AC6101 | International Project Finance | 5 |
| AC6105 | Risk Management in International Financial Institutions | 5 |
| AC6113 | Financial Analysis and Forecasting | 5 |
| AC6116 | Quantitative Analysis | 5 |
| AC6119 | Capital Markets and Funds Industry Regulation and Ethics | 5 |
| EC6005 | Derivatives for Risk Management | 5 |
| FI6004 | Analysis of Debt Instruments | 5 |
| FI6005 | Equity Valuation | 5 |
| FI6006 | Professional Development | 5 |
| |
| AC6126 | Professional Examination Report | 5 |
| AC6127 | Investment and Asset Management Research Report | 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 (Investment and Asset Management)) (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 professional readiness for a career in the investment and asset management industries;
- Develop Industry relevant Research skills.
