MSc in Accounting and Financial Management in Blackrock Ireland | University College Dublin

University College Dublin | Blackrock Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR 22,600
(c. USD26,113.4)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

This program prepares aspiring accounting and finance professionals with essential knowledge and competencies for success. The fields of accounting and finance are undergoing rapid transformation, adapting to global challenges through innovation and evolving practices. To thrive in these sectors, graduates need solid technical expertise, innovative thinking, and ethical principles. The curriculum enhances your capacity to benefit organizations and society by applying leading-edge approaches in reporting, performance management, finance, sustainability, AI, and data analytics.
The program structure includes a robust foundation of courses covering financial and ESG reporting, performance management, control systems, and finance.

Students can further specialize in these key areas:

Accounting practice: Tax and audit courses are offered for those pursuing professional accounting careers.

Sustainable business and reporting: Core courses build proficiency in sustainability reporting and responsible business practices, with advanced modules available for deeper specialization.

Finance: An optional summer course on financial data technology enhances advanced financial capabilities.

Analytics and AI: Foundational business analytics skills are complemented by elective courses in AI, machine learning, and financial data technology, equipping graduates with in-demand skills for modern workplaces.

Duration: 12 Months


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

An honours bachelor business degree with a minimum 2.1 award at NFQ Level 8 or international equivalent AND have demonstrated strong academic ability a 1.1 or 2.1 in their accounting and finance modules at undergraduate level

Exceptional applicants with strong academic results a 1.1 or high 2.1 in a degree NFQ Level 8 or international equivalent in Engineering Mathematics Science Economics or another quantitative discipline may be considered

Taught Masters - A minimum overall score of 7.0 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. The non-academic version is not accepted.
Taught Masters - A minimum score of 100 is required in the Internet based TOEFL iBT with a score of at least 20 in each section.
UCD has approved the use of the Duolingo Test of English DET for the 2023-24 intake.
An overall score of 130 will be accepted with no section below 110.

Tuition EUR 22,600

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