The MSc Financial Economics course in UCC involves advanced study of the practices of investment, banking and risk management. Course modules cover topics such as:
- asset pricing
- portfolio management
- international finance
- financial institutions
- capital markets
- treasury management
- derivative securities
- risk management.
- investment banking
- corporate banking
- trading/dealing
- portfolio management
- asset pricing
- treasury
- capital markets (equity, money, bond, FX and derivatives markets)
- risk management
- financial analysis
- research
The course also involves an applied research project, using cutting-edge techniques and software.
The MSc Financial Economics is at the top end of graduate study in business/finance in Ireland and is designed for high achievers who wish to pursue high-end careers in financial markets, such as:
