BBS FINANCE

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Qualification
Bachelor Of Business Studies Degree
CAO Points
400
CAO/MU Apply code
MH410
Award Type and NFQ level
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE (8)
Study Mode
Full time
Closing Date
01 February 2027
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Overview

Finance opens doors to a wide range of careers, from investment banking and financial analysis to consultancy, entrepreneurship, and more. If you enjoy problem-solving and working with numbers, this degree will give you a thorough understanding of how financial systems operate, covering asset pricing, international market dynamics, and the impact of government policy on global markets, while also exploring areas shaping the future of the industry such as sustainability finance, machine learning, and data-driven financial analysis.

You will develop your skills using the same tools as industry professionals, including Bloomberg terminals and other leading data platforms. This hands-on experience with real market data builds the kind of practical analytical capability that employers actively look for in graduates.

In third year, you can choose between a work placement in the financial services industry, in Ireland or internationally (subject to availability), or a semester studying abroad at one of our partner universities. Ireland is home to one of Europe’s largest financial services sectors, and our graduates are well positioned to take advantage of opportunities both at home and across the globe.

Course structure

Duration: 3 or 4 years

You will study Finance, Economics and Business as the major elements of your degree.

First year

  • 15 credits of Finance
  • 15 credits of Economics
  • 15 credits of Business
  • 7.5 credits of Mathematics
  • 7.5 credits of either Business or Mathematics

Second year and Final year

  • You will start to specialise with core modules in corporate finance, financial management, economics and financial markets and begin to analyse financial data.
  • You will also have an introduction to Accounting.
  • You will have a choice of optional modules from Business, Economics, Mathematics and Taxation.
  • At the end of second year, you can choose to take a work placement in industry or study abroad for a year. The University will support you in the search for a placement job; however, the process is competitive.
  • In final year, you focus on investments, derivatives and sustainable finance and build your analytical skills with additional modules in financial analysis. You will also have optional modules in Business and Economics.

Transfer option into this degree from the Bachelor of Arts Degree MH101 - subject to meeting requirements.

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.
Important: The information on this page is for prospective students, MU current students and staff should use Programme Directory.

Year 1

FN1CSM - Finance

Credits: 60  |  Compulsory

Finance modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

MN153

7.5

2

N

MN151

7.5

1

Y

MN156

7.5

2

N

MT105F

7.5

1

Y

FN108

7.5

1

Y

FN107

7.5

2

Y

EC103

7.5

2

Y

ST122

5

2

N

MT112A

2.5

2

N

EC101

7.5

1

Y

MN155

7.5

2

Y

Year 2

FN2CSM - Finance

Credits: 60  |  Compulsory

Finance modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

MT201A

5

1

N

FN205

5

1

Y

FN206

5

2

Y

FN216

5

2

Y

AC210

5

1

Y

FN214

5

1

Y

FN215

5

1

Y

FN212

5

2

Y

FN217

5

2

Y

EC202A

5

2

N

EC201

5

1

N

MN215

5

1

N

MN204

5

2

N

AC211

5

2

N

EC211

5

2

Y

MN212

5

1

N

AC207

10

2

N

Year 3

FN3CSM - Finance

Credits: 60  |  Compulsory

Finance modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

EC301

5

1

N

MN362

5

2

N

MN342

5

2

N

FN307

5

1

Y

FN308

5

2

Y

FN318

5

1

Y

FN315

5

2

Y

FN317

5

1

Y

EC333

5

2

N

FN305

5

1

Y

FN319

5

2

Y

MN304

5

1

N

MN322

5

1

N

MN360

5

2

N

FN316

5

2

Y

After Graduation

Finance graduates have high numeracy skills, coupled with an ability to think critically and analytically - invaluable assets in a wide range of professions. While MH410 is a new degree, there is a long history of Finance graduates from Maynooth and they can be found in the major financial centres of the world: New York, London, Hong Kong, Dublin and many more.

Popular careers include

  • investment banking,
  • stockbroking,
  • consultancy,
  • corporate finance,
  • journalism,
  • financial research
  • Working within the finance units of private and public sector organisations.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Applicants

Required to present 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, English & O4/H7 Mathematics.

DARE

Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is an alternative entry route to third level education for school-leavers whose disability affected their second level education.

HEAR

The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is a pathway to third level education for school-leavers from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Contact the Access Office for more information on these access routes.

This table displays the requirements for Leaving Certificate applicants.

Entry requirements table

Subject

Required

Ordinary Level Grade

Higher Level Grade

Irish

Yes

O6

H7

English

Yes

O6

H7

Language

No

N/A

N/A

Mathematics

Yes

O4

H7

Science

No

N/A

N/A

* This course requires 3 additional subjects.

  1. EU / EFTA Applicants - Further information can be found by navigating to our EU/EFTA applicant information page.
  2. International Applicants - International (Non-EU) applicants for undergraduate programmes submit their application online via our online application portal. Applications open on 14th October 2026 and close on 1st July 2027. For further information, please navigate to our International applicant page.

Mature applicant information

Mature applicants are assessed separately to school-leavers. Mature applicants are 23 years or older by 1 January in the year of entry.

For part-time degrees the mature age is 21.

Visit our mature applicant information page - tab 3 on this page outlines application steps for this degree.

Mature applicants who have a disability

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia) and require support for any required written exercise/interview/online video audition which may form part of your application assessment, you must complete an online request form and submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2027. Applications for alternative examination accommodation cannot be considered after this deadline.

Visit the Access Office for more information on available supports and required documentation.

Mature applicant deadline: 01 February 2027

How to apply

Apply online to the CAO (Central Applications Office)

The application process depends on the type of applicant you are.

Categories of applicant:

  • School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students)
  • Mature students (23 years or older by 1 January in the year of entry/21 years if part-time)
  • EU/EFTA/UK students
  • International students (outside the EU)
  • QQI (Further Education) students
  • Transferring students
  • Deferring students

Learn more about undergraduate applications and access routes.

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