Finance (Investment & Asset Management)

University College Cork

Ireland, Cork

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University College Cork

Ireland , Cork

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines8-Sep-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 19,700 / year(s)

Next Intake 8-Sep-2026

Finance (Investment & Asset Management)

About

This MSc Finance (Investment & Asset Management) programme is focused on preparing you for a successful career in the international investment, finance and banking industry. Our graduates gain an understanding of the theory of financial markets while developing the combination of analytical, practical, and professional skills sought by employers. Specific reasons to choose this unique course include:

It is a one-year course.

A programme designed and run by faculty with significant industry experience, with a focus on employability and the knowledge and skills required for a career in finance.

A syllabus aligned with the leading professional bodies ensures graduates have the up to date knowledge valued by employers.

Practical focus ensures graduates have the skills needed to contribute immediately to their employer.

Strong emphasis on the development of professional skills, including interview and presentation skills, which combined with a professional examination, provide students with a head start in the job market.

Excellent employment prospects on completion of the course

The first programme in the world to award academic credit for sitting a career-enhancing professional examination, CFA^©, CAIA^©, QFA or equivalent.

Scholarships are available for students for CFA^© and CAIA^©

A constantly evolving curriculum aligned with developments in the finance industry ensures the programme stays relevant, new topics include coding and machine learning.

Students have the opportunity to secure a relevant industry internship or produce an applied research project.

Disciplines

Business and Law

Requirements

Entry Requirements

For full details of the non-EU application procedure visit our how to apply pages for international students.

In UCC, we use the term programme and course interchangeably to describe what a person has registered to study in UCC and its constituent colleges, schools, and departments.
Note that not all courses are open to international/non-EU applicants, please check the fact file above. For more information contact the International Office.

English Language Requirements

Applicants who are non-native speakers of the English language must meet the university-approved English language requirements. Visit our PG English Language Requirements page for more information.

English Program Requirements

English Language Requirements (for Non-Irish EU applicants)

Teaching in Irish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) is normally through the medium of English; therefore all applicants are required to demonstrate a high level of competence in the English Language.

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of equivalent competence in English Language through their school leaving examination or matriculation examination or by achieving the minimum standard (there may be higher levels for matriculation and/or particular programmes in individual institutions) in a recognised English language test, as specified below (note applicants are assessed on the results of a single sitting only):

UCC Language Centre Pre-sessional Programmes

These programmes are available to assist students who:

Have not achieved their required level of English for acceptance onto their undergraduate or postgraduate programme
Feel they do not have the academic or general English language skills necessary to succeed at the University

Find out more about the Language Centre's Pre-Sessional Programmes.

Career

Upon completion of the MSc Finance (Investment & Asset Management), you can expect to have excellent career prospects with the international investment, asset management, finance and banking industries. Our students have gone on to work for the following companies:

Abbey Capital, Advantage Futures (Chicago), Bank of Ireland Treasury, Colonial First State (Sydney), Core Financial Partners (Los Angeles), Davy Stockbrokers, Deutsche Bank, Emerge Capital, Fidelity Investments, Goldman Sachs (New York), Goodbody Corporate Finance, HSBC (Shanghai), JDX Consulting (London), Mitsubishi UFG Fund Services, Morgan Stanley, Northern Trust (Chicago), PwC Wealth Management, Rubrics Asset Management, SMBC Aviation Capital, TOBAM Asset Management, Willis Towers Watson.