Program Overview
The Corporate Finance at University College Cork is a MSc programme in Business & Management 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 business & management. 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 Corporate 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 20,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cork, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Corporate Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- team-building skills
- IT skills
- communication and presentation skills
- focus on analysis and application
- are primarily case study driven
- include regular student presentations
- focus on understanding and application
- are case study and lecture driven
- employ analysis using business IT systems.
- a weekly session will be chaired by corporate finance and industry experts.
- each week a different student group hosts the sessions.
- members of the student groups present the case study solution.
- the expert then gives feedback and advice to the class.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
a 2H1 degree or equivalent in a business programme or
Expectation of graduating with a 2H1 degree or equivalent in a business programme in the year of entry or
A 2H1 degree or equivalent in a cognate discipline with a quantitative element.
Applicants who achieve a 2H2 degree, 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.
It is important to apply early as we anticipate the course will be over-subscribed.
If your application is successful at this stage you will receive an offer or (if you have not yet received your final exam results) a conditional offer.
If you meet the application requirements but the course is full, you will be placed on the waiting list. Students on this waiting list get priority over later applicants.
If the course has not been filled in the first round, or by the first round waiting list, and your application is successful, you will receive an offer or a conditional offer.
If you meet the application requirements but the course is full, you will be placed on the waiting list.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 20,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 20,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College Cork 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 University College Cork
University College Cork
Cork, Ireland
University College Cork is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
