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programs/mif/ucd-smurfit-qs-masters-in-finance
Salary & Career
avg salary$72,997
Program Info
duration1 year
tuition$34,500
formatFull-time
teachingMix of lectures, seminars, and practical projects including Bloomberg terminal integration
Class Profile
class size65
avg age23
avg work experience1 year
women %36%
international %83%
Rankings
QS rank#59
tierIII
Admissions
GMAT Range
600 minimum requirement
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 30, 2024
round2January 30, 2025
round3March 30, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Capital MarketsDerivative SecuritiesFinancial AnalysisFinancial TheoryQuantitative Methods for FinanceCorporate Finance
Elective Areas
Investment ManagementBanking and Financial ServicesCorporate FinanceFinancial Engineering
Top Recruiters
Goldman SachsMorgan StanleyJ.P. MorganCentral Bank of IrelandDavyGoodbodyKPMGPwC
Top Industries
Investment BankingCorporate FinanceAsset ManagementFinancial Services
Program Highlights
  • -STEM-designated program
  • -Strong career support
  • -Rigorous curriculum
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for Masters in Finance
deadline:
Oct 30, 2025
[!] Deadline passed remaining
progress:0/25 tasks
what_ready:
# reminders:
- ⚠️ URGENT: Less than 3 months until deadline - prioritize immediately
- Consider taking GMAT within 4 weeks - limited prep time remaining
- Focus on essay quality - this is your strongest differentiator now
- Reach out to recommenders immediately - they need advance notice
TIMELINE BREAKDOWN
[done]GMAT/GRE Preparation
# Study and take standardized test
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jul 30, 2025 (-399 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 30, 2025 (-368 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 30, 2025 (-368 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 30, 2025 (-337 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 30, 2025 (-307 days)
# general guide only. check official website for requirements.
ADMISSION CALCULATOR
Masters in Finance
gpa (0-4.0):
>
gmat (200-800):
>
work_experience (yrs):
>
admission_probability:
60%
[target]
[+]gpa: strong
[~]test: average
[~]exp: average
recommendations:
- Seek leadership opportunities in current role
# estimate only. actual decisions consider essays, interviews, etc.
data: Financial Times & QS 2025
vlocal(2026-09-02)