Finance Maynooth University

Overview

Finance is central to the operations of every multinational firm, small business, government, household and individual. Studying this Finance degree from Maynooth University gives students a head start in life and in their career.

Finance is a growing industry in Ireland and across the globe. Finance graduates can pursue many challenging and rewarding careers.

Why choose this degree?

• Finance is a multi-disciplinary field, offering a broad range of specializations, in investment banking, financial planning, risk management and corporate finance.

• Learn how to use financial market data and analysis tools in platforms including Bloomberg to perform in-depth analysis.

• Opportunity to take a work placement in a multi-national or Irish firm (subject to availability) to gain hands-on experience. Students also have the option to study abroad, thus having the opportunity to learn within another culture.

• The programme offers the students a fantastic opportunity to build their professional network through academic engagement, guest lectures and industry guidance.

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 - in the major financial centres of the world; New York, London, Hong Kong, Dublin, and many more. Economic consultancy, corporate finance, investment banking, retail broking, finance units of public and private sector organisations, financial research, journalism, and teaching are other popular career paths.

• Graduates can continue studying Finance or other programmes offered by the School at postgraduate level.