Business - Economics & Finance Stream - Waterford
The Master of Business (Economics and Finance Stream) is a challenging one-year taught programme aimed at preparing graduates for a career in finance or in economics.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | South East Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
2 YEARS – PART-TIME Flexible over two years, taking 2-3 modules per semester
Entry Requirements
A H1 or 2.1 in a strong specialist business/ economics and finance undergraduate degree or a general business undergraduate degree with an economics and/or finance major/specialism.
Further information
Start Date: September 2026
Application Deadline 28 Aug 2026
The course was developed in response to demand from financial service companies for specialist graduates with advanced skills and knowledge in areas such as econometrics, financial derivatives, data analytics and advanced financial analysis and interpretation.
The course was developed in collaboration with companies in the financial services sector with the aim of producing high quality graduates with quantitative and analytical skills who would have a capability to work in specialist roles in economics and finance.
Year 1 Modules
Innovation Management & Design
Business Simulation 1
Contemporary Issues in Business
Research Methods
Trading the Financial Markets
Statistics for Data Analytics
International Study Trip
Business Simulation 2
Applied Consultancy
Financial Risk & Compliance Management
Corporate Financial Analysis
Monetary Economics
Contact
Course Leaders
Prof Denis Harrington
E: denis.harrington@setu.ie,
Dr Cormac O’ Keeffe
E: cormac.okeeffe@setu.ie
PG Business Administrator
Hazel Ryan
E: hazel.ryan@setu.ie