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MH101 - Finance
Go to Course - Bachelor Of ArtsOverview
Finance is the study of investment risk and reward. It’s a stimulating and challenging subject that offers a host of exciting careers across the financial industry.
What you’ll learn
During your studies, you’ll learn to examine the role of government and international organisations in the management and regulation of financial markets.
You’ll learn practical skills you can use in real-world situations – from helping entrepreneurs fund new ideas to understanding how investors grow their money, how banks create financial products, and how people and companies finance their everyday needs.
You’ll also gain hands-on experience using industry-standard financial applications like Bloomberg.
A reputation for excellence
Maynooth University’s School of Business is made up of an accomplished group of academics with an international reputation for excellence in research and teaching.
Not sure if finance is for you?
You don’t need any previous knowledge to study finance at Maynooth University.
All you need is an interest in how the economy and financial sector work and an appetite to know more.
Subject Structure
First year
- 15 credits of Finance
- Choose up to 3 other subjects, which may include Critical Skills, from the 5 groups available (maximum 1 subject per group – see groups table)
Second year and Final year
- After first year you can take Finance in a Double Major or as a Minor with one of your other first year subjects.
Or
- You may transfer into MH402 BSc Quantitative Finance degree - if you successfully complete first year and attain 60% in Economics or Finance, Mathematics and Computer Science.
- You may transfer into MH403 BA Accounting and Finance if you pass Economics or Finance, and achieve an average of 60% in the 30 credit Accounting subject
- You may transfer into MH410 BBS/BBA Finance degree if you successfully complete first year achieving at least 50% in Economics or Finance, and pass 15 credits of Business (any of the three in Group 2).
- You may transfer into MH415 BSc Economics degree if you attain 60% in Economics or Finance, and 60% in Mathematical Studies
- You may transfer into MH416 BA International Economics degree if you attain 50% in Economics or Finance, and pass 15 credits in Mathematics and another subject from Chinese Studies, French, German, Spanish or Computer Science
MH101:
- Optional 10 credit Elective in second year
- Optional Erasmus/Study Abroad after second year
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.
Entry requirements
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.
Postgraduate
Many of our students continue to further postgraduate study in Finance at Maynooth University. The School of Business offers a range of postgraduate programmes. Visit the School's website for more details about postgraduate study options.
Careers
- As a Finance graduate, you will have developed strong numeracy skills, coupled with an ability to think critically and analytically – invaluable assets in a wide range of professions.
- You will also be proficient in market-leading financial applications such as Bloomberg.
- Graduates can be found in:
- the banking and financial services industry
- economic consultancy
- finance units of public and private sector organisations
- financial research
- journalism
- teaching in Dublin, London, New York, and around the globe