Waterford,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Economics and Finance in Carlow Ireland | South East Technological University
South East Technological University
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Carlow Ireland
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Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
14,000
(c. USD16,166.22)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Economics and Finance Certificate is a postgraduate-level qualification (Level 9, equivalent to master's degree standards). This flexible one-year program offers six specialized modules. While functioning as an independent credential, it utilizes coursework from the Master of Business (Economics and Finance specialization). Designed for both working professionals in financial services seeking career advancement and graduates aiming to enter finance or economics fields, the program develops expertise in econometrics, financial derivatives, regulatory frameworks, and advanced financial interpretation. Participants will engage with real-world data alongside theoretical concepts, examining current challenges through practitioner-led sessions on topics like Brexit, financial technology, and anti-money laundering. The curriculum includes dedicated career development workshops alongside its six core modules.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A H1 or 2.1 overall award in a strong specialist business/economics and finance undergraduate degree or a general business undergraduate degree with an economics and/or finance major/specialism. Students from a non-business degree (example BA or a BSc) but with relevant economics/finance related modules may also be eligible. Graduates who have achieved a 2nd class honours grade 2 in the degrees listed above and who can demonstrate a high level of performance in the economics/finance related subjects may be considered. Students without a Level 8 qualification may qualify under RPL as per SETU Waterford academic guidelines on RPL. whose first language is not English must submit evidence of competency in English, please see SETU Waterford's English Language Requirements for details.
All students whose first language is not English must be able to provide evidence that their spoken and written level of English is adequate for the programme for which they have applied. The relevant certified documentation to support this shall be provided as part of the application process. An approved English language qualification or test result (see below for list of approved qualifications and test results). The qualification or test result shall have been awarded no more than two years prior to the proposed date of enrolment. Substantial education (minimum one academic year) or work experience (minimum eighteen months) conducted through English and undertaken no more than two years prior to the proposed date of enrolment. Satisfactory completion of an interview process for entry onto the programme.
IELTS - 6 IELTS, TOEFL Computer Based Test - 213, TOEFL Internet Based Test - 80, TOEFL Paper Based Test 575.
All students whose first language is not English must be able to provide evidence that their spoken and written level of English is adequate for the programme for which they have applied. The relevant certified documentation to support this shall be provided as part of the application process. An approved English language qualification or test result (see below for list of approved qualifications and test results). The qualification or test result shall have been awarded no more than two years prior to the proposed date of enrolment. Substantial education (minimum one academic year) or work experience (minimum eighteen months) conducted through English and undertaken no more than two years prior to the proposed date of enrolment. Satisfactory completion of an interview process for entry onto the programme.
IELTS - 6 IELTS, TOEFL Computer Based Test - 213, TOEFL Internet Based Test - 80, TOEFL Paper Based Test 575.
Tuition
EUR
14,000