Cork,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Finance (Corporate Finance) in Cork Ireland | University College Cork
University College Cork
|
Cork Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
19,300
(c. USD22,281.46)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Our MSc Finance (Corporate Finance) program at UCC aims to equip graduates with the expertise to make an immediate impact in the corporate finance sector. Throughout this program, you'll hone your analytical abilities and professional competencies, culminating in either a corporate finance research project or a practical industry internship. Developed in collaboration with industry experts, our curriculum directly addresses the skill requirements sought by employers in corporate finance. Graduates of this program enjoy outstanding career opportunities in business advisory services, consulting firms, corporate investment banking, and venture capital organizations. The Professional Development module enhances students' industry-specific capabilities, covering everything from effective presentation techniques to advanced Excel proficiency. Team collaboration is emphasized throughout, with multiple modules incorporating group projects and assessments. During the final semester, students can choose between undertaking a corporate finance research project under faculty guidance or pursuing a competitive internship placement, which involves employer interviews. The internship option provides valuable hands-on experience to help students make well-informed career decisions.
This program serves as excellent preparation for roles in investment banking, major corporations, and business advisory services. Alumni also pursue successful careers in regulatory bodies, venture capital firms, and management consulting.
UCC attracts recruitment interest from leading multinational and domestic companies. Our dedicated course team actively cultivates partnerships with top-tier international firms, with special emphasis on opportunities in Dublin, London, and other global financial centers.
Understanding that some graduates prefer local opportunities, we also maintain strong connections with Munster's regional business community to support career development closer to home.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must normally have
A second class honours grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or equivalent in a business programme or
The expectation of graduating with a second class honours grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or equivalent in a business programme in the year of entry or
A second class honours grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or equivalent in a cognate discipline with a quantitative element.
Applicants who achieve a second class honours grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8), in either a business degree or a degree in a cognate discipline with a quantitative element, will be assessed on a case by case basis under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Duolingo English Test: DET 120 (with a minimum score of 110 in each individual section)
IELTS: 6.5 Overall; 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)
TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall; Listening 20; Reading 19; Speaking 21; Writing 20
Cambridge Examinations:
C2 Proficiency
C1 Advanced
B2 First
176 overall with no less than 169 in each element of the test
Pearson PTE: Minimum score of 63 with no section score below 59
Tuition
EUR
19,300