74 Finance and Economics Degree Programs in Ireland

Our MSc Business Economics program is an integrated course applying economics to the business environment. Designed in consultation with leaders from the business community and public sector organizations, this unique course equips you with the key skills for career development in the ever-changing business world.

The BA (Hons) Business Studies programme provides each student with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of modern business studies subjects and establishes a firm foundation for the development of a career in the business profession. The programme is structured in a way that provides each student with the opportunity to study for either a general or a specialist Honours degree in Business Studies. The programme offers students the choice of four options for the completion of their Honours Degree. These pathway study options are Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Studies – ( without specialism ); Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Studies – (with Accounting and Finance specialism); Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Studies – (with Marketing specialism); Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Studies – (with Management – Human Resource Management specialism).

Set yourself apart with the only degree in Ireland integrating Economics, Politics and Law in one degree programme Are you interested in how societies work? DCU’s Economics, Politics and Law (EPL) degree course is designed to give you a deep and thorough understanding of the political, legal and economic forces that shape the world.

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 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.

Finance is central to the operations of every multinational firm, small business, government, household and individual. Studying Finance gives students a head start in life and in their career.

Our MSc Finance has been designed to produce graduates that meet the demands of employers. The application of finance theory to real-world problems is a consistent theme running through our modules. Extensive use of real-world data is a feature of all taught modules as we seek to integrate theory with real-world practice.

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 MSc in Economics and Data Analytics is a program designed for those who want to gain the in-demand skills needed in today's job market. This program, jointly offered by the UCD School of Economics and the UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics, combines knowledge of human behavior and decision-making from economics with the latest data analytics techniques, such as Data Programming, Machine Learning, and Bayesian Analysis.

This degree suits analytical students who have a passion to tackle pressing socioeconomic challenges such as poverty, unemployment, financial instability, gender and racial inequality and the effects of climate change. BSc Economics students learn to take a scientific, evidence-based approach in order to understand, critique and create policies to combat economic and social problems.

The MSc in Sustainable Finance provides students with real-world insights into the application of finance in achieving sustainable outcomes for corporations, and the process of investing in, financing, and building sustainable development projects, including renewable energy and green initiatives.

This programme offers a dynamic and challenging path for students aiming to pursue a career in financial markets. Learn from leading experts across three different disciplines; Finance, Mathematics and Computer Science.

This degree affords you the opportunity to become a highly sought-after graduate possessing the accounting, finance and transferable skills required of future business leaders. Graduates can develop rewarding careers with international mobility and high earning potential.

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 MSc in Quantitative Economics for International Business and Management is a selective, high-achievement international master’s for students who want to combine advanced economics and quantitative analysis with global mobility, consulting capability and professional experience.

A BA in Accounting and Finance gives you a world of opportunities. It is considered Ireland’s premier degree for those wishing to pursue careers as accountants and financial services professionals. The course offers great prospects for career progression, and the chance to work in a wide range of different industries.