BSc Economics & Finance UCD Quinn School Open Evening October 15 th 2007 Dr. Don Bredin, UCD Quinn School of Business UCD Quinn School of Business Scoil Gnó Ui Chuinn UCD
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Presentation Outline What is the BSc (Economics & Finance) Programme Overview Course Requirements Why Choose the BSc (Economics & Finance) Acquired skills Career Prospects Post Graduate Opportunities How is the Course Delivered Organisational Overview Modules Frequently Asked Questions
What is The BSc (Economics & Finance) 3 Year Degree programme consisting of courses in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics/Probability, as well as Information Technology and Management The aim of the degree is to equip students with expertise in quantitative methods and analytical skills along with a rigorous training in economics and finance. Course Requirements: CAO Points 2007: 500 Special requirement-hc3 in Maths
Why Choose BSc (Economics & Finance)? Acquired Skills: Programme equips students with a extensive training in the scientific basis of economics and finance. Graduates will be able to perform quantitative analysis for a wide range of economic and financial issues. Excellent Career Prospects Investment banking Stockbroking Treasury & Fund Management Insurance Research positions (Public and Private Sector) 100% Employment Each Year! Post Graduate Opportunities UCD and International Universities
How is The Programme Delivered? Organisational Overview: Programme run by UCD Quinn School of Business in association with the UCD School of Economics and the UCD School of Mathematical Sciences Modules Stage 1: include, Micro/Macro Economics, Analysis & Calculus, Information Systems Stage 2: include Probability Distributions, Financial Mathematics, Optimization in Finance Stage 3: Financial Economics, Applied Econometrics as well as stage 3 options New Horizon Electives in each stage
Frequently Asked Questions How different is the BSc to the BComm? What is the size of the class on the BSc? How many lecture hours per week? What are the opportunities home and abroad?
Stage 1 Modules Introduction to Computers & Info Systems Principles of Macroeconomics Explanatory Data Analysis & Intro to Statistical Inference Introduction to Analysis Linear Algebra with Applications to Economics Principles of Microeconomics Financial Accounting I Advanced Calculus Statistical Inference & Goodness of Fit Linear Regression & Analysis of Variance New Horizons Electives
Stage 2 Modules Corporate Finance Taxation Optimisation in Finance The Irish Economy Probability Distributions Financial Institution Management Intermediate Macroeconomics Analysis Foundations for Financial Mathematics Intermediate Microeconomics New Horizon Electives
Stage 3 Modules Financial Economics I & II Aspects of Financial Theory Applied Econometrics I & II Advanced Microeconomics New Horizon Electives
Stage 3 - Maths Analysis Option Time Series Differential Equations via Computer Algebra International Trade Economics Introduction to Differential Geometry
Stage 3 - Financial Economics Option Industrial Economics Advanced Macroeconomics Game Theory Differential Equations via Computer Algebra
Stage 3 - Applied Computation Option International Trade Economics Decision Applications IT and Organization Mathematical Models for Decision Support
Stage 3 - Managerial Finance Option Advanced Macroeconomics International Financial Management Treasury Management Financial Management