Why study Finance with us?

    The faculty is made up of an accomplished group of academics with an international reputation for excellence in research and teaching. As a student of Finance at Maynooth you will learn how to use analytical tools – including mathematics, deductive logic and applied statistics – to examine problems and devise logical solutions.​

    What are my options for studying Finance at Maynooth?

      Options What you study CAO Code Points 2014
      Economics as part
    of a Joint Major
    Arts degree    		 Finance and another subject to degree level. You will take at least 20 credits of Finance in first year, and at least 25 credits in years 2 and 3. MH101 350
      Finance as a
    Major degree    		 Finance is the major of the final two years of your degree, studied along with another subject (the minor). You will take at least 20 credits of Finance in first year, and
    at least 70 credits across years 2 and 3, having moved across from MH101 into MH401.    		 MH101 350
      Finance as a
    specialised
    degree    		 Students take Economics, Accounting and one other subject in first year. In second year students choose between Finance and Economics (Route 1) or Finance and another minor subject
    (Route 2). Minor subjects include Business, Computer Science, English, Geography, German*, Greek, History, International Development, Law, Mathematical Studies, Philosophy, Politics
    or Spanish* (*beginners language programme available).    		 MH401 370
      International
    Finance and
    Economics –
    specialised 4 year
    degree    		 Students take Economics, Mathematics and have the option of taking Chinese*, French, German or Spanish* (*ab initio beginners programme available), in first year. In second year
    students continue with Finance, Economics and can opt to continue their language. There is an international placement in third year with the final fourth year at Maynooth taking
    Finance and optional language modules.    		 MH408 420
      BA International Students who to opt to spend a year studying abroad are awarded a BA International degree. Students can make this choice during second year.