National University of Ireland-Galway

Course Details

MSc (Corporate Finance)

Course Description

The MSc in Corporate Finance is a one-year, full-time programme that prepares graduates for a wide range of careers in the financial sector. This programme is designed to equip you with analytical and decision-making skills relevant to the finance industry. It combines specialist knowledge, practical insight and an advanced understanding of corporate finance theory and practice. Potential careers include roles in investment banking, commercial banking, fund management, insurance, corporate finance services, and in finance divisions of firms in other industries and sectors. *This programme is expected to be approved in the coming weeks at Academic Standing. To register your interest in the programme please email msccorporatefinance@nuigalway.ie and attach relevant supporting documentation.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
1year

Career outcomes

Career Opportunities This programme is designed to equip you with analytical and decision making skills relevant for the finance industry. It combines specialist knowledge, practical insight and an advanced understanding of corporate finance theory and practice. Potential careers include roles in investment banking, commercial banking, fund management, insurance, corporate finance services, and in finance divisions of firms in other industries and sectors. Course Outline Indicative list of Modules Accounting and Financial Analysis Intermediate Corporate Finance Accounting for Management Intermediate International Financial Reporting and Analysis Business & Society (Ethics) Applied Portfolio Management Advanced Corporate Finance Accounting for Management Control Advanced International Financial Reporting Global Economics for International Managers Derivatives & Risk Management Financial Data and Analytics with SAP Summer Schools X2 Managing Organisational Performance Analytical and Communications Skills Development Or 10 Week Work Placement* *We will secure internship opportunities, but it is at the discretion of employers as to whether they shortlist and offer a position to applicants. In case a student cannot secure an internship, two summer schools must be completed.

MSc (Corporate Finance) National University of Ireland-Galway