The BA (Hons) Business Studies programme provides each student with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of modern business studies subjects and establishes a firm foundation for the development of a career in the business profession. The programme is structured in a way that provides each student with the opportunity to study for either a general or a specialist Honours degree in Business Studies. The programme offers students the choice of four options for the completion of their Honours Degree. These pathway study options are Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Studies – ( without specialism ); Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Studies – (with Accounting and Finance specialism); Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Studies – (with Marketing specialism); Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Studies – (with Management – Human Resource Management specialism).

The course is designed to equip students with the balance of academic knowledge and technical skills that are required for high value-added positions available in the financial services industry in Ireland and abroad.

The MAcc Accounting, a one-year full-time course, provides a postgraduate pathway to a career in professional accounting. It affords you the opportunity to fulfill a substantial portion of the study and examination prerequisites necessary for qualifying as an accountant. Upon successfully meeting all the course requirements, you will receive full exemption from all but the Final Admitting Examination (FAE) of Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI).

If you like mathematics and economics, and like to question what underlies the physical and economic world around you, then this may well be the course for you. By the end of this course you will be able to understand and apply various mathematical and statistical techniques to gain insight into the physical and economic world around us.

Many of the managerial decisions taken in modern business organisations and financial institutions require a good understanding of the global economic environment. Studying economics will develop habits of rigorous thought and practice in clear writing. Besides, it includes the application of quantitative tools, learning to use statistics and to read critically. As Economics majors, students acquire the skills to explain why economic phenomena occur and how economies can improve. The study of economics is an excellent way to acquire problem-solving skills and develop a logical, ordered way of looking at world current affairs.

The course aims to provide participants with the skills, knowledge and experience that are needed to pursue successful careers in managing environmental resources sustainably; it intends to help develop government policy and economic recovery by producing top quality graduates who can contribute to a smart economy and hasten implementation of green technologies; given the pressure on and competition for limited resources, the course applies an evidence based approach to developing solutions for all system users; graduates become technically fluent in selected environmental science theory, policy development, implementation and best practice.

The MSc in Sustainable Finance (formerly called the MSc in Renewable Energy & Environmental Finance) is designed to provide students with real-world insights into the application of finance in achieving sustainable outcomes for corporations, and the process of investing in, financing, and building sustainable development projects, including renewable energy and green initiatives.

The MSc in Machine Learning for Finance is a unique, interdisciplinary program which blends applied, practical financial theory with an advanced technical skillset derived from computer science.

DCU's MSc in Accounting is Ireland's top graduate program for Honours accounting graduates. This one-year course offers CAP2 and AITI exam exemptions, fostering critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership. Gain expert skills and ethical insights to excel in accounting and thrive in leadership roles.

DCU's MSc in Financial Mathematics equips you with the skills and knowledge needed for careers in quantitative finance and insurance. You'll master mathematics, finance fundamentals, pricing, hedging, portfolio optimization, risk management, data analysis, and machine learning, giving you a competitive edge in the financial sector.

Our MSc Finance (Investment & Asset Management) is a one-year program that will provide you with a broad range of theoretical, technical, and professional skills required to develop a career in international finance. Our graduates have excellent prospects and take on roles such as investment manager, financial consultant, investment consultant, trader, risk manager, quantitative analyst, and portfolio construction analyst with Irish and international financial institutions.

The MSc in Economics and Data Analytics is a program designed for those who want to gain the in-demand skills needed in today's job market. This program, jointly offered by the UCD School of Economics and the UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics, combines knowledge of human behavior and decision-making from economics with the latest data analytics techniques, such as Data Programming, Machine Learning, and Bayesian Analysis.

The MSc Finance (Banking and Risk Management) program at UCC involves an advanced study of the theory and practice of investment, banking, and risk management. You will study advanced Finance, Financial Economics, Macroeconomics, and Quantitative Financial Techniques - taught through in-demand data analysis software such as Python or R.

Our MSc Accounting and Performance Analytics is a full-time conversion programme running for 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme. Students take taught modules from September to May, followed by completing a group-based research project and culminating with a graduate placement from June onwards.

Within the business world a strong legal background assists the work of many accounting specialists. Equally, a firm grounding in all aspects of accounting, including taxation, deepens the lawyer’s understanding of business transactions. The course reflects a demanding, broad and practical programme of study which will provide you with a firm foundation in both law and accounting. The combination allows you to make your choice of profession when you have a better knowledge of your strengths and of the law and accounting disciplines.