MSc Finance (Investment and Assest Management)
Cork, Ireland
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline *
EARLIEST START DATE
09 Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
EUR 19,300 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EU closing date: rolling deadline | Non-EU closing date: open until all places have been filled or no later than 30 June
** Non-EU fee | EU fee: €10,640
Introduction
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 program is designed for graduates with any business background who want to specialize in investment management and STEM students who want to apply their skills in the field of finance. As the program is designed and run by experienced industry professionals it has a significant practical bias and focuses on developing the skills required by the industry. The syllabus is constantly evolving to incorporate new developments in industry practice and employer requirements.
We recognize the importance of professional qualifications in career development and award academic credit to students sitting a professional examination while in the program. The program is a member of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Programme and a CAIA Association Academic Partner and incorporates the curriculum of both. This ensures the program stays current with industry developments and provides students with the knowledge necessary to pass their examinations.
Why Choose this Course
This MSc Finance (Investment & Asset Management) program is focused on preparing you for a successful career in the international investment, finance, and banking industry. Our graduates gain an understanding of the theory of financial markets while developing the combination of analytical, practical, and professional skills sought by employers. Specific reasons to choose this unique course include:
- It is a one-year course.
- A program designed and run by faculty with significant industry experience, with a focus on employability and the knowledge and skills required for a career in finance.
- A syllabus aligned with the leading professional bodies ensures graduates have the up-to-date knowledge valued by employers.
- Practical focus ensures graduates have the skills needed to contribute immediately to their employer.
- Strong emphasis on the development of professional skills, including interview and presentation skills, which combined with a professional examination, provide students with a head start in the job market.
- Excellent employment prospects on completion of the course
- The first program in the world to award academic credit for sitting a career-enhancing professional examination, CFA, CAIA, QFA, or equivalent.
- Scholarships are available for students for CFA and CAIA
- A constantly evolving curriculum aligned with developments in the finance industry ensures the program stays relevant, new topics include coding and machine learning.
- Students have the opportunity to secure a relevant industry internship or produce an applied research project.
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Curriculum
The program is structured as follows:
Core Modules: Core modules provide you with the in-depth knowledge to understand and analyze the core topics in finance, such as equity and bond valuation, asset allocation, and project finance. These modules focus on analysis and application and have a quantitative element.
Specialized Modules: Specialised modules cover areas of specific relevance to your future career, such as venture capital, private equity, and risk management. The modules here focus on understanding and application and can be case study-based and/or lecture-driven.
These modules are supported by modules based on continuous assessment:
Professional Development (FI6006) is an innovative module operating across the year where students work on developing their communication, presentation, and IT skills. This module provides the perfect opportunity to hone your networking, communication, and presentation skills. This is complemented by a Research Skills module which allows students to develop those skills needed to meet the research and analysis challenges they will encounter in employment along with familiarity with professional IT systems.
Professional Examination: In this element of the program you pursue a course of independent study, under the supervision of an academic mentor, towards the CFA, CAIA, QFA, or equivalent relevant professional examination. Guidance is provided by our CFA and CAIA faculty representatives on the best approach to select and prepare for these examinations. As a member of the CFA Institute University Affiliated program and as a CAIA Association Academic Partner, the faculty awards a number of scholarships for these exams each year. CFA Charter holders are exempt from this requirement, other professional qualifications are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Research Project (AC6127)/Internship (AC6129): The final element of the course takes place over the summer. Our students get the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge gained over the year to prepare an applied research report. Under the supervision of an academic mentor, students will research and write a detailed report on a topical issue. The report will be practical in nature and students can expect to use professional analysis techniques and IT systems. Alternatively, students may undertake a relevant internship and complete their report on an issue that arises from or is informed by that role.
In total students take 90 credits:
Part I
- AC6031 Issues in Modern Finance (5 Credits)
- AC6101 International Project Finance (5 Credits)
- AC6105 Managing Financial Institutions (5 Credits)
- AC6113 Financial Analysis & Forecasting (5 Credits)
- AC6116 Quantitative Analysis (5 Credits)
- AC6119 Capital Markets & Funds Industry Regulation & Ethics (5 Credits)
- EC6005 Derivatives for Risk Management (5 Credits)
- FI6004 Analysis of Debt Instruments (5 Credits)
- FI6005 Equity Valuation (5 Credits)
- FI6006 Professional Development (5 Credits)
And either
- AC6030 Python and Machine Learning for Finance (5 Credits) Or
- AC6108 Venture Capital and Private Equity (5 Credits)
Part II
- AC6126 Professional Examination Report (5 Credits) And Either
- AC6127 Asset Management Research Report (30 Credits) Or
- AC6129 Corporate Internship (30 Credits)
Career Opportunities
Upon completion of the MSc Finance (Investment & Asset Management), you can expect to have excellent career prospects in the international investment, asset management, finance, and banking industries. Our students have gone on to work for the following companies:
- Abbey Capital, Advantage Futures (Chicago), Bank of Ireland Treasury, Colonial First State (Sydney), Core Financial Partners (Los Angeles), Davy Stockbrokers, Deutsche Bank, Emerge Capital, Fidelity Investments, Goldman Sachs (New York), Goodbody Corporate Finance, HSBC (Shanghai), JDX Consulting (London), Mitsubishi UFG Fund Services, Morgan Stanley, Northern Trust (Chicago), PwC Wealth Management, Rubrics Asset Management, SMBC Aviation Capital, TOBAM Asset Management, Willis Towers Watson.