MSc in Finance Programme Overview
The MSc in Finance integrates practical skills and real-life case studies, enabling students to apply their knowledge to contemporary business and financial contexts. Classes are delivered by expert faculty and leading finance practitioners, providing students with in-depth training in analytical and technical competencies.
Students benefit from access to Bloomberg terminals in a state-of-the-art trading room and take part in trading simulations that replicate real market conditions. The programme covers key areas of finance including portfolio management, private equity, venture capital, and treasury management, equipping students with the expertise required to succeed in today’s dynamic financial industry.
Trinity Business School is partnered with the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA) and affiliated with the Chartered Financial Analyst Insitute (CFA), both of which recognise the academic rigour and industry-relevant skills developed throughout the programme. Several CFA scholarships are awarded to outstanding MSc in Finance students each year.
Alumni Spotlight
Meet Marija Andreevska, a proud alumna from Macedonia and graduate of Trinity Business School’s MSc in Finance (Class of 2023).
Programme at a Glance
- Start Date: September 2026
- Duration: 12 months
- Ranking: 1st in Ireland, 6th UK & Ireland, 29th in Europe, 33rd in the world (FT rankings 2025)
- Fees: EU €19,600 | Non-EU €27,300
This programme is 90 ECTS: 30 ECTS for your dissertation and 60 ECTS of taught modules. You will be assessed through a mixture of written exams and continuous assessment. For more information, please see our Timetables and Modules page.
Student Profile
The MSc in Finance attracts students from a range of academic backgrounds, primarily in finance, business, and economics, as well as quantitative disciplines such as engineering, mathematics, and the natural sciences. Many students enter the programme with broad interests in finance and value the flexibility of elective modules that allow them to tailor their studies to individual interests and career goals.
The programme also appeals to students who are drawn to Ireland’s position as a leading financial hub and its culture of promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Applicants from non-quantitative fields, such as the humanities, may be required to complete the GMAT to demonstrate numerical proficiency.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the MSc in Finance have secured positions across a range of fields, including investment banking and management, accounting and auditing, corporate finance, risk and compliance, and private equity. Employers include leading organisations such as EY, Deloitte, AIB, BNY Mellon, KPMG, PwC, and the European Central Bank.
Graduates often build their careers in Ireland’s thriving financial sector, while others take up opportunities with global firms overseas.
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This programme didn’t just enhance my skills—it accelerated my career and opened doors I never thought possible. Since graduating, I’ve already worked at Davy, passed the CFA Level 1, and joined Davidson Kempner, a top global hedge fund, where I handle private equity, credit, and complex structured transactions.
MSc Finance, Class of 2024