Ireland

Finance

Course code: —
Level: Level 9
Award: Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
Classification: Major
Awarding body: QQI
Duration: Part-time Schedule 2 years taught - 2 semesters each (Sep-Dec and Jan-May) 3 additional modules (June-Aug) or a final dissertation (due in August) Delivery Blended - Livestream (online) classes with some in-person (on campus) delivery. Exams may take the form of online or in person. Indicative Timetable Tuesday and Thursday evenings 18.00 - 22.00 and some Saturdays (on campus). Duration September Starts 1 year taught - 2 semesters (Sep-Dec and Jan-May), and 3 additional modules (June-Aug) or a dissertation (due in August). January Starts 1.5 years taught plus a final dissertation: 2 semesters (Jan-May and Sep-Dec), with a break during the summer (June-Aug), and 3 additional modules (Jan-May) or a dissertation (due in May). Delivery Face-to-face classe Indicative Timetable On-campus Students need to be available Mon – Fri. Some classes may be scheduled after 5pm. Class days and times vary.

Programme summary

The MSc in Finance has been designed in consultation with industry to provide candidates with the advanced analytical, statistical and financial skills for decision-making within the modern and dynamic financial services sector.

Entry requirements

Applicants will normally hold a level 8 honours degree (min 2.2) in finance or a cognate field of study. Applications may also be considered under the College’s Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) policy, and this is likely to be particularly germane to the part-time provision of the course. RPEL will be assessed on the learner’s work experience and Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Laptop Requirement All students applying to NCI must have access to a laptop that will allow them to attend classes online and, where relevant, to participate in on-campus learning. Some students may be able to avail of the Student Laptop Loan Scheme, subject to eligibility.

Who to apply to

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