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Tuition EUR 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,755 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Galway, Ireland
Language English

Program Overview

The Finance & Information Systems at National University of Ireland Galway is a MSc 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 & Information Systems 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,755 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Galway, Ireland

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Finance & Information Systems programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:

  1. Software Engineer / Developer
  2. Data Scientist
  3. Machine Learning Engineer
  4. IT Project Manager
  5. Cybersecurity Analyst
  6. Cloud Solutions Architect

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Financial Information Analysis
  2. International Corporate Finance
  3. Research Methods in Finance
  4. Implementing Market Models
  5. Derivative Instruments
  6. Wealth and Portfolio Management
  7. Dynamic Asset\xa0Pricing Theory
  8. Information Systems Management
  9. Enterprise Systems
  10. Decision Systems and Business Analytics
  11. Seminar in Finance and Information Systems
  12. Information Systems Security and Ethics
  13. e-Commerce Strategy
  14. Innovation Systems Security
  15. Financial Econometrics

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

This programme is aimed at highly numerate business graduates from Ireland and abroad with a specialisation in Economics and/or Finance, and with a relevant degree qualification from a university or other internationally recognised academic institution or authority, corresponding to Level 8 of the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), to a minimum standard of Second Class Honours (or equivalent).

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,755 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,755 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact National University of Ireland Galway 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 National University of Ireland, Galway

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National University of Ireland, Galway

Galway, Ireland

National University of Ireland, Galway is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...

University Profile
  • Start Date September 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months