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BACHELOR OF ARTS - FINANCE

Qualification: BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ Level:
Course code: ARTS
CAO/PAC code: MH101
Points: 320
QQI: click here for details
Closing date: 01 July 2019

	Details
	As a student of Finance at Maynooth University, you will learn how to use analytical tools – including mathematics, deductive logic and applied statistics – to examine problems and devise logical solutions. You don’t need to have any previous knowledge of Finance, only an interest in how the financial sector and the economy works and a desire to know more. The ability to work in a second language is an advantage for Finance graduates. As an Arts student, you may combine Finance with Chinese, French, German, or Spanish – all (except French) are available to beginners.

Details

As a student of Finance at Maynooth University, you will learn how to use analytical tools – including mathematics, deductive logic and applied statistics – to examine problems and devise logical solutions.

You don’t need to have any previous knowledge of Finance, only an interest in how the financial sector and the economy works and a desire to know more. The ability to work in a second language is an advantage for Finance graduates. As an Arts student, you may combine Finance with Chinese, French, German, or Spanish – all (except French) are available to beginners.

Entry requirements

	Required	Ordinary level grade	Higher level grade
Irish		O6	H7
English		O6	H7
Language		O6	H7
Math		-	-
Science		-	-

This course requires 3 additional subjects

Mature students - Information:

A mature student is 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time degrees the mature age is 21. Admission is based on your application and/or interview. O4/H7 Mathematics or equivalent recommended.

Apply to the CAO by February 1st 2019. Late applications from mature students may be accepted after this date - consult the Undergraduate Studies website for updates. Application may not be made to the CAO after May 1st 2019.

Mature students must complete the CAO section for mature applicants fully, indicating clearly past or current studies, and outlining educational goals and objectives. Applicants are assessed on the basis of the information provided on their CAO application form. All questions should be answered in full.

Mature student applicants who have a disability

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support for any required written tests, please submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2019 to the Access Office. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline.

For further information on the supporting documentation required, as well as examination and other supports visit the Access Office website.

	Additional information
	Leaving Certificate applicants are required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7 and O6/H7 in Irish, English, 3rd language. O4/H7 Mathematics recommended. The Maynooth Education Click here for details about 1st year optional Critical Skills courses and 2nd year optional Electives and degree pathways. HEAR and DARE DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education. HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.

Additional information

	How to apply
	The application process depends on the type of applicant you are. Click here for all information about how to apply. Categories of applicant: School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students) Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21) EU/EFTA/UK students International students (outside the EU) QQI (Further Education) students Transferring students Deferring students

How to apply

Course structure

1st year

15 credits of Finance (group 4)
Choose up to 3 other subjects from the 5 groups available (max 1 per group)

2nd & 3rd year

After 1st year you can take Finance in a Double Major, as a Single Major, as a Major/Minor or as a Minor with one of your other 1st year subjects. The threshold for progression into the Single Major route is 40%.

Transfer into MH401 (BA Finance) if you attain 50% in Finance and pass Accounting

Transfer into MH401 (BA International Finance and Economics) if you attain 50% in Finance and pass 15 credits of Mathematics 1st year
Finance students may also transfer into MH403 if they take 22.5 credits of Accounting in 1st year and attain 60%

Optional 10 credit Electives in 2nd year.

Students may apply to study overseas after 2nd year (on Erasmus or Study Abroad) and graduate with a BA (International) after 4 years. See the International Studies website for details.

Duration: 3 years (BA) or 4 years (BA International)

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

Year 1

FINANCE

Finance is taught as an application of Economics. It examines the role of government and international organisations in the management and regulation of financial markets. Finance is the study of investment risk and reward.

The Department is made up of an accomplished group of academics with an international reputation for excellence in research and teaching.

15 credit option only in 1st year.
Only one of these can be taken as a double subject since the extra 15 credits for each are taught at the same time: Anthropology, Computer Science, German (beginner), History, International Development, Law, Sociology, Spanish (beginner).
Recommend O4/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics.

FN1F15 - FINANCE

Credits: 15 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		INTRODUCTION TO MACROECONOMICS AND TO QUANTITATIVE METHODS	EC103	7.5	2
		MICROECONOMICS 1	EC101	7.5	1

Year 2

Year 3

Contacts

Maynooth University Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting

Rhetoric House, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland.

+ 353 1 708 3728

maire.adderley@mu.ie

+ 353 1 708 3681

sandra.doherty@mu.ie

@MU_EconFinAcc

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/economics-finance-and-accounting

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	Career and postgraduate options
	Career options: Finance graduates have strong numeracy skills, coupled with an ability to think critically and analytically – invaluable assets in a wide range of professions. Graduates can be found in the banking and financial services industry, economic consultancy, finance units of public and private sector organisations, financial research, journalism, and teaching. Other graduates combine their undergraduate degree in Finance with graduate studies or professional qualifications in a disparate range of fields, including accounting, IT, law and taxation. Postgraduate options include: MSc in Finance MSc in Economic and Financial Risk Analysis PhD in Finance Other graduates combine their undergraduate degree in Finance with graduate studies or professional qualifications in a disparate range of fields, including accounting, IT, law and taxation. Postgraduate options: Postgraduate options include: MSc in Finance MSc in Economic and Financial Risk Analysis PhD in Finance Other graduates combine their undergraduate degree in Finance with graduate studies or professional qualifications in a disparate range of fields, including accounting, IT, law and taxation. Visit the Graduate Studies website for more details. For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site

Career and postgraduate options