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University College Dublin: Quantitative Finance
| Institution | University College Dublin View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | UCD College of Business |
| Web | www.ucd.ie/global |
| internationalenquiries@ucd.ie | |
| Telephone | +353 1 716 8500 |
| Study type | Unknown |
Summary
The MSc in Quantitative Finance provides a rigorous grounding across a wide range of mathematical modelling methods and techniques for financial markets. From the pricing and hedging of financial securities to managing the risk in portfolios of equity, fixed income and derivative securities. A challenging programme, it equips students with the necessary theoretical, mathematical and computational skills needed to pursue a rewarding career in finance. Ambitious students with an educational background in Economics, Finance or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects and with a proven quantitative talent will be ideally suited to this programme. For graduates wishing to pursue further the theoretical dimension to the discipline, the curriculum content also provides the perfect basis for a Ph.D. in Finance.
The course was awarded Risk Management Accreditation by the Professional Risk Managers International Association (PRMIA), confirming the suitability of the course for preparing graduates for a career as professional risk managers. Graduating students obtain exemptions to PRMIA level 1 and 2 exams.
The programme can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis. The part-time option enables current professionals with the relevant background to combine working life with study, however this is dependent on students’ employment commitments. Note that this is not a dedicated part-time programme and that part-time students will be required to attend lectures, tutorials and complete group assignments in conjunction with the full-time cohort, for whom the schedule is primarily during working hours for a block of hours on several days a week. Modules in autumn trimester will be delivered in a compressed format meaning that modules are taught intensively over two 6 week periods, requiring additional attendance at lectures and tutorials. Employer support is therefore essential.
MSc
| Level | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An honours bachelors degree in: a. Business/Commerce to include a number of quantitative subjects such as Economics or Finance or with a minimum 2.1 award at NFQ Level 8 (or international equivalent) in a. or b. above. AND Applicants should have demonstrated strong academic ability (a 1.1 or 2.1) in a number of quantitative modules in their degree, such as mathematics, statistics, or econometrics. Candidates may be asked to sit the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) subject to individual application. |
Fees
| EU | 19000 Euros for per year |
|---|---|
| Non EU | 26140 Euros for per year |
| Level | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | An honours bachelors degree in: a. Business/Commerce to include a number of quantitative subjects such as Economics or Finance or with a minimum 2.1 award at NFQ Level 8 (or international equivalent) in a. or b. above. AND Applicants should have demonstrated strong academic ability (a 1.1 or 2.1) in a number of quantitative modules in their degree, such as mathematics, statistics, or econometrics. Candidates may be asked to sit the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) subject to individual application. |
Fees
| EU | 9500 Euros for per year |
|---|---|
| Non EU | 13070 Euros for per year |
University College Dublin
Why UCD?
University College Dublin is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities. Ranked in the top 1% of institutions worldwide, in the overall 2023 QS World University Rankings, UCD was named 181 in the world.
UCD, Ireland’s Global University, is Ireland’s largest university. Established in 1854, the university has a student body of over 38,000 students with more than 9,500 international students drawn from 152 countries. UCD is Ireland's leader in graduate education with over 12,000 graduate students; almost a quarter of whom are graduate research students.
Students are attracted to UCD by the strength …
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