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MASTER OF SCIENCE

Award Type and NFQ Level: TAUGHT MASTERS (9)
Course code: MSC2F2
CAO/PAC code: n/a

	Notes
	Required module A required module is a module in a subject which must be passed without compensation in order to progress in that subject. International module An international module is a module available to short term, visiting international students registered with Maynooth University for either one semester or one academic year but who are not taking the full degree programme of study with Maynooth University. Marks and Standards exceptions (applicable from 2020-21 academic year) Final award mark to be calculated 100% on Year 2; MSc Economic and Financial Risk Analysis, MSc Finance and MSc Economics.

Notes

Required module
A required module is a module in a subject which must be passed without compensation in order to progress in that subject.

International module
An international module is a module available to short term, visiting international students registered with Maynooth University for either one semester or one academic year but who are not taking the full degree programme of study with Maynooth University.

Marks and Standards exceptions (applicable from 2020-21 academic year)

Final award mark to be calculated 100% on Year 2; MSc Economic and Financial Risk Analysis, MSc Finance and MSc Economics.

Year 1

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Award Type and NFQ Level: TAUGHT MASTERS (9)
Course code: MSC2F2
CAO/PAC code: n/a

	Notes
	Required module A required module is a module in a subject which must be passed without compensation in order to progress in that subject. International module An international module is a module available to short term, visiting international students registered with Maynooth University for either one semester or one academic year but who are not taking the full degree programme of study with Maynooth University. Marks and Standards exceptions (applicable from 2020-21 academic year) Final award mark to be calculated 100% on Year 2; MSc Economic and Financial Risk Analysis, MSc Finance and MSc Economics.

Notes

Required module
A required module is a module in a subject which must be passed without compensation in order to progress in that subject.

Marks and Standards exceptions (applicable from 2020-21 academic year)

Final award mark to be calculated 100% on Year 2; MSc Economic and Financial Risk Analysis, MSc Finance and MSc Economics.

Year 2

Timetable group: Other

ECONOMICS

The two-year full-time MSc Economics programme provides an international quality education in Economics and Econometrics. It is specifically targeted at students who have an interest in a career in Economics but do not currently have sufficient background in the subject. The first year of the programme provides the requisite background, while the second year entails MHH52.

The programme is designed to help the student become a problem solver and therefore enhance their flexibility in the job market. It is a stimulating and challenging degree that aims to provide the student with a wide range of skills demanded by prospective employers. Successful graduates attain economic, quantitative and communication skills that are highly sought by employers in the public and private sectors.

Recent graduates have taken up positions at institutions like the Central Bank of Ireland, the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), the Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service (IGEES) and the Central Statistics Office, while others have pursued careers in economic consultancy, economic development, retail and investment banking, financial services and fund management. Some continue to PhD programmes to pursue an academic career. The diverse career paths reflect the adaptability and flexibility of our graduates.

The department offers four partial scholarships for the MSc Economics programme; part-time students may be eligible for this scholarship in their second year – see here for details.

Check out testimonials from our graduates at https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/economics/our-graduates.

Commences: September

ECEF62 - ECONOMICS

Credits: 90 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
MICROECONOMICS I	EC601A	10	1
MACROECONOMICS I	EC603B	10	1
FUNDAMENTALS OF ECONOMETRICS	EC605D	2.5	1
ECONOMETRICS 1	EC606A	7.5	1
MICROECONOMICS 2	EC602A	7.5	2
DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS	EC614	7.5	2
INTERNATIONAL TRADE	EC618A	7.5	2
LABOUR ECONOMICS	EC619A	7.5	2
ECONOMIC THESIS	EC690	30	Year-Long