Kemmy Business School:Finance and Information Systems MSc
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Finance and Information Systems MSc
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1 Year
Full- Time
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Not Currently
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Overview
Please note that if you apply for this programme now you will be put on a reserve list if you meet the entry requires as all places are currently filled. - See more at: http://www.ul.ie/graduateschool/course/international-management-and-global-business-msc#sthash.s9p9HYdc.dpuf
This MSc programme is designed to develop, build and enhance finance and ICT capabilities and skills for people working in private and public sector contexts:
While covering key future skills needs, the programme provides students with an opportunity to update, build and improve key strengths and capabilities, redirect their careers and/or consider how they can create their own employment or develop new routes to employment.
The programme aims to provide essential ICT technical skills, but equally aims to deliver the financial management skills and financial decision-making acumen - critical for employees in ICT, International Financial Services, Medical/Biopharma sectors and core to the success of Ireland's economic future.
CONTACT
For academic queries contact the Course Director
Dr Fergal G O'Brien
Department of Accounting & Finance
Kemmy Business School
University of Limerick
Tel: +353-61-202718
Email: fergal.g.obrien@ul.ie
Programme Co-ordinator: Kathy Ryan
Taught Postgraduate Programmes
Tel: +353-61-234389
Email: kathy.ryan@ul.ie
Programme Content
The MSc in Finance & Information Systems is a full-time programme delivered over one academic year, beginning in September. Modules for Semester 1 are delivered at the University of Limerick. Students will attend the National University of Ireland, Galway for Semester 2 modules. Students complete the programme between May and August by completing either a grouped project at NUI Galway or a research dissertation at the University of Limerick.
Autumn Semester
(University of Limerick) | Spring Semester
(NUI Galway) | Summer
Semester |
- AC6011 Financial Information Analysis
- FI6021 International Corporate Finance
- FI6111 Research Methods in Finance 1
- FI6131 Trading Floor Certification
- FI6141 Derivative Markets
plus one elective module from the following:- FI6071 Dynamic Asset Pricing Theory
- FI6081 Implementing Market Models
- FI6101 Global Finance & Capital Markets
| - MS807 Information Systems Management
- MS809 Enterprise Systems
- MS810 Information Systems Security & Ethics
Elective - EC563 International Finance
- MS802 Information Systems Strategy and Innovation
- MS803 Business Data Communications
- MS5108 Applied Customer Analytics
Exit Option -
Graduate Diploma in Finance & Information Systems. | - MS5102Project (NUI Galway)
or - AC6013 Dissertation 1 (University of Limerick)
- AC6023 Dissertation 2 (University of Limerick)
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Content of modules can be found by using the search option on the book of modules.
Entry Requirements
This programme is aimed at highly numerate business graduates from Ireland and abroad with a specialisation in Economics and/or Finance. Minimum entry requirements include a primary degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) at Second Class Honours standard or equivalent. Applicants should have prior taught exposure to basic information systems or demonstrate competency in this area. An interview may form part of the application process.
In the case of international applicants, the overseas equivalent as determined by the Course Team in consultation with UL Graduate School Admissions. Where candidates are non-native English language speakers, certified demonstrable achievement in TOEFL and/or IELTS will be required. On a case-by-case basis, the admissions process may deem an applicant's level of English satisfactory and may thus waive this general requirmement.
Applicants who do not hold a Level 8 qualification but who hold professional qualificatins and/or have relevant practical experience are eligible to apply for the programme in accordance with guidelines on the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
WHAT TO UPLOAD WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
- Full degree transcript and certificates/awards (including English translation if applicable)
- English language qualifications (if English is not your first language)
- A copy of your birth certificate (long document)
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet one of the criteria below (no longer than two years prior to application):
Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:
- Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved
- Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above
- TOEFL – 580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based)
- IELTS – Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6 in any one component.
- English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) – Grade C1
- GCE ‘O’ level English Language/GCSE English Language – Grade C or above
- University of Cambridge ESOL –Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English Grade A
- GCE Examination Boards – Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations – Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate – School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council – School Certificate Pass 1-6
Results in examinations other than those listed above may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements. Contact the International Education Division for advice.
