Program Overview
The 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 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 7
- Tuition: EUR 20,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 16,150 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- Financial Econometrics
- Derivative Securities
- Corporate Financial Management
- Quantitative Methods
- Capital Markets & Instruments
- Financial Asset Valuation
- Strategic Finance
- Behavioural Finance
- Empirical Finance
- Portfolio & Risk Management
- Advanced Treasury Management
- Management of Banking Institutions
- Applied Investment Management
- Research Project
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Financial Modelling
- Aircraft Finance
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A minimum second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in Business/Commerce (with quantitative subjects), Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a Finance related area.
OR
- A primary degree with a minimum of three years\xc2\x92 work experience in Finance.
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language an English language qualification is required for admission to all of our courses. The exception to this rule is if you have completed your primary degree or an entire third level qualification through English, in an English speaking country.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 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: 7
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 August 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months