NCI Course Details

The learning environment for the course is practical and applied in nature and on completion graduates will be able to think independently, make informed and effective decisions and proactively troubleshoot financial and technical business problems.

Graduates from the MSc in Finance will be able to apply advanced research skills and critically evaluate seminal, as well as contemporary literature, paradigms and concepts which underpin the operation of international capital markets and the investment management process.

The course is for those wishing to embark on a career in the financial services sector or individuals in all areas of finance who wish to progress their career.

• Financial Statement Analysis
• Quantitative Methods in Finance
• Asset Valuation 
• Capstone Seminar Series
• Corporate Finance
• Fundamentals of Financial Econometrics
• Applied Security Analysis
• Derivatives and Risk Management
• Portfolio Management

AND

• Ethics and Governance
• Financial Regulation
• Financial and Quantitative Modelling

OR

• Dissertation

Note: All modules count towards the final award classification.

For more information on the modules taught on this course view our module descriptors.

The Master of Science in Finance is awarded by QQI at level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications. This award will allow transfer to level 9 research degrees and in some cases progression to taught doctoral courses at level 10 on the NFQ.

Applicants will normally hold a level 8 honours degree (min 2.2) in finance or a cognate field of study.

For applicants whose first language is not English, please note the English language entry requirements.

For international students, please visit NCI's Your Country section to view the specific entry requirements for your region.

The college operates a Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) scheme meaning applicants who do not meet the normal academic requirements may be considered based on relevant work and other experience. This may be assessed using a written application and/or interview.

National College of Ireland has implemented a Bring Your Own Device policy for all courses. Specifically, students are expected to successfully participate in lectures, laboratories and projects using a portable computer (laptop/notebook) with a substantial hardware configuration.

The minimal suitable configuration is:

Processor:

• Intel 7th (or higher) generation processors (Core i-3, ii-5, -7,i-9-7x)
• or AMD Ryzen 3rd generation processors, running at 2.0GHz and above (Intel Atom/Celeron or AMD Athlon/Sempron Processors may cost less, but may not meet your requirements)

Random Access Memory (RAM):
8 GB minimum

Solid State Drive (SSD) Capacity:
256 GB minimum

Wireless Card:
802.11 a/b/g/n compliant with Bluetooth Capability (incompatibilities have been noted with the Qualcomm Atheros Wireless Adapters and software device drivers)

Graphics Card:
Direct X9 or later

Supported Operating Systems:
Windows 10 Home/Pro

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure their computer is functioning correctly and that they have full administrator rights. NCI cannot provide support for these personal devices.

Student Laptop Loan Scheme

A Laptop Loan Scheme is available for eligible students to assist them in completing their chosen course.

On-campus face-to-face classes

Students need to be available 09.00 - 17.00 Mon – Fri. Full-time students may also be required to attend classes after 17.00 (class days and times vary).

Please note that exams can be scheduled during the morning, afternoon or evening Monday to Saturday.

September Starts

1 year taught - 2 semesters (Sep-Dec and Jan-May) 3 additional modules (June-Aug) or a final Dissertation (due in August)

January Starts

(where available and subject to numbers) 1 and a half years taught: 2 semesters (Jan-May and Sep-Dec), with a break during the summer (June-Aug). 3 additional modules (Jan-May) or a dissertation (due in May) and graduation in November.

The course fee for international students for September 2024 is €15,000.

From the January 2025 intake onwards, the course fee for international students will be €17,000.

Fees will be revised annually.

For more information on international fees, please visit International Fees & Funding and International Scholarships.

Learn more about studying at NCI as an international student.

€9,400 total fee

(EU/Ireland applicants, fees revised annually)

You can spread the cost of this course with a direct debit plan.

NCI Scholarships

We offer a range of scholarships and discounts for both NCI and non-NCI graduates. Current NCI students and alumni can avail of a 25% discount on this course by applying for our Master's Edge Scholarship.

View our full list of scholarships.