Program Overview
The Quantitative Finance at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School is a Master programme in Computer Science & IT over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Quantitative Finance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 20,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 16,150 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Quantitative Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Derivative Securities
- Financial Econometrics
- Financial Theory
- Empirical Finance
- Fixed Income Securities
- Numerical Methods for Finance
- Advanced Specialist Course
- Behavioural Finance
- Finance Major Project
- Risk Mgt & Financial Institutions
- Stochastics Calculus & Optimal
- Finance Research Methods
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You will need:
- A primary degree in an appropriate field. These includes mathematical finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, engineering and physics
- High academic grades (your transcript should include grades for each subject taken)
- Two completed reference forms from referees who can assess your intellectual ability, maturity and motivation. Part-time students can provide employer references
- Candidates may be asked to sit the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) subject to individual application
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 20,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 16,150 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 20,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 16,150 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
Blackrock, Dublin
The Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School is the graduate business school of the University College Dublin (UCD) and is located in Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland, on the site of the former...
University Profile- Start Date September 2025
- Language English
- Duration 12 months