The course is designed to equip students with the balance of academic knowledge and technical skills that are required for high value-added positions available in the financial services industry in Ireland and abroad.

Our MSc Accounting and Performance Analytics is a full-time conversion programme running for 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme. Students take taught modules from September to May, followed by completing a group-based research project and culminating with a graduate placement from June onwards.

The MSc in Sustainable Finance (formerly called the MSc in Renewable Energy & Environmental Finance) is designed to provide students with real-world insights into the application of finance in achieving sustainable outcomes for corporations, and the process of investing, financing, and building renewable energy projects.

The MSc in Finance is a one-year, intensive program offering January and September intakes. It builds core and advanced finance skills aligned with CFA and GARP’s FRM standards. Taught by top academics, it features industry-relevant modules, practical workshops, and guest lectures, preparing you for a successful finance career.

The course is designed to equip students with the balance of academic knowledge and technical skills that are required for high value-added positions available in the financial services industry in Ireland and abroad.

The course aims to develop students with the technical capacity, objective reasoning and contextual overview for roles within the growth areas of risk management and insurance; enable students' comprehension of the prominent risk exposure models used and their regulatory context; facilitate the development of specialised technical and analytical skills with a strong appreciation of underpinning assumptions; promote the development of self-managed learning skills including time management, prioritisation, critical thinking and reflection.

Our MSc Finance (Investment & Asset Management) is a one-year program that will provide you with a broad range of theoretical, technical, and professional skills required to develop a career in international finance. Our graduates have excellent prospects and take on roles such as investment manager, financial consultant, investment consultant, trader, risk manager, quantitative analyst, and portfolio construction analyst with Irish and international financial institutions.

The objective of our MSc Finance (Corporate Finance) at UCC is to produce graduates who can contribute immediately to the corporate finance industry. As a participant in the course, you will focus on developing your analytical and professional skills, culminating in either a corporate finance project or a corporate internship.

The MSc Actuarial Science is designed for students from quantitative disciplines who wish to train as an actuary upon completion of the programme. The MSc can help fast track your career as an actuary by supporting you through the initial examinations of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), UK and is fully accredited by the IFoA, UK.

The goal of the UCD MSc Statistical Data Science is to train the new generation of data scientists, by empowering them with a broad range of foundational and applied skills in statistics and machine learning. On completion of the MSc Statistical Data Science, you will be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of statistical concepts, apply advanced statistical reasoning, techniques, and models in the analysis of real data, and employ technical computing skills.

DCU's MSc in Financial Mathematics equips you with the skills and knowledge needed for careers in quantitative finance and insurance. You'll master mathematics, finance fundamentals, pricing, hedging, portfolio optimization, risk management, data analysis, and machine learning, giving you a competitive edge in the financial sector.

DCU's MSc in International Accounting and Business offers a unique path for non-business graduates to enter accounting. Gain a Master's degree, business expertise, and exemptions from professional exams. With ACCA recognition, top graduates receive a prize, boosting career prospects in global accounting.

The MSc Finance (Banking and Risk Management) program at UCC involves an advanced study of the theory and practice of investment, banking, and risk management. You will study advanced Finance, Financial Economics, Macroeconomics, and Quantitative Financial Techniques - taught through in-demand data analysis software such as Python or R.

The MAcc Accounting, a one-year full-time course, provides a postgraduate pathway to a career in professional accounting. It affords you the opportunity to fulfill a substantial portion of the study and examination prerequisites necessary for qualifying as an accountant. Upon successfully meeting all the course requirements, you will receive full exemption from all but the Final Admitting Examination (FAE) of Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI).

The Pathway to MSc in Financial Services aims to develop expertise in your chosen areas of interest (e.g. Digital, Data, Culture, Risk Management, Retail Banking or Investment Funds) while fostering a strategic perspective to enable you to assess strategic alternatives, identify new growth opportunities, and solve complex problems in financial services.