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Universities Ireland Maynooth University Courses BA International Finance and Economics

BA International Finance and Economics
at Maynooth University

Maynooth, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 18,000
Country Rank-
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

Study Finance, Economics, Mathematics and a choice of languages or Computer Science. Languages available: Chinese, French, German and Spanish are available to complete beginners. Leaving Certificate H4 recommended to study advanced level French, German, Spanish.

Either work or study abroad in 3rd year (or work in an internationally orientated company in Ireland – all subject to availability). You may study abroad in the 1st semester,and work in the 2nd.

Learn how the financial system works – how assets are traded, international markets are linked, government policy decisions affect the economy and how financial markets respond.

Why choose this degree?

Be prepared both intellectually and practically for employment in the highly competitive and dynamic world of international finance.
Use analytical tools – including mathematics, deductive logic and applied statistics – to examine problems and devise logical solutions.
This degree is not suitable for those mostly interested in the accounting side of finance (though all students are recommended to take one module in Accounting).

Course Content
First year
- 15 credits of Economics
- 7.5 credits of Mathematics (taking an extra 7.5 credits of Mathematics in 2nd semester is recommended)
- Students also take 1 subject from Chinese*, French*, German*, Spanish* or Computer Science and 1 other subject from groups 1, 2 or 5 including Critical Skills (maximum 1 subject per group)
- Students are strongly recommended to take 7.5 credits of Accounting, however, because of timetable restrictions, it will only be available to those taking Computer Science, Spanish or German (not as beginner). These students will have a second opportunity to take an Introduction to Accounting course in 2nd year.
*Beginners language programme available. This requires 30 credits in the language (French, German or Spanish). Chinese Studies is only available as a 30 credit option.

Second year

Choose between 2 possible routes:
- Single Major in Economics and Finance
- Major/Minor with Economics and Finance as the Major and either Computer Science or their 1st year language or Mathematical Studies as a Minor. Approximately 33% of a student’s time is spent on the Minor
- Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year
Third year

> Work placement in an international company and/or study abroad (subject to availability)

Final year

Back on the Maynooth University campus taking the Single Major or Major/Minor (depending on the 2nd year option chosen).
Entry Requirement
Applicable Boards: CBSE, CISCE, or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education:
For most programmes: Minimum of 70% overall in both Standard X and XII.
For some specific programmes: Minimum of 75% overall in both Standard X and XII.
For more competitive programmes: Minimum of 80% overall in both Standard X and XII.
For the most competitive programmes: Minimum of 85% overall in Standard XII.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£18000 per year

Career Prospect

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.

Postgraduate degree holders are also to be found working in financial institutions, both public and private, in Dublin, London, New York and around the globe. Many of our students continue to further postgraduate study in a very wide range of Business subjects at Maynooth University or another leading university in Ireland or abroad.

Cost Of Studying At Maynooth University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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BA International Finance and Economics at Maynooth University