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programs/mif/university-college-dublin-smurfit-masters-in-finance
Salary & Career
avg salary$74,600
Program Info
duration1 year
tuition$34,500
formatFull-time
teachingMix of lectures, seminars, and practical workshops with significant emphasis on Bloomberg terminal data application
Class Profile
class size65
avg age23
avg work experience1 year
women %30%
international %75%
Rankings
FT rank#59
tierIII
Admissions
GMAT Range
600 minimum
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 25, 2024
round2January 24, 2025
round3April 11, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Capital Markets & InstrumentsFinancial TheoryFinancial AnalysisQuantitative Methods for FinanceDerivative SecuritiesEthics in Financial ServicesFinancial Modelling
Elective Areas
Corporate FinanceInvestment & Banking
Concentrations
Investment & BankingCorporate Finance
Top Recruiters
Goldman SachsDavyPwCDeloitteEYKPMGCentral Bank of Ireland
Top Industries
Investment BankingCorporate FinanceAsset ManagementFinancial Advisory
Program Highlights
  • -Focus on financial theory and its practical application
  • -Option to specialise in Investment Management, Quantitative Finance or Risk Management
  • -Access to state-of-the-art facilities including the Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab
  • -Career development support from dedicated careers team
  • -AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accredited
ROI
total cost$34,500
program typeMasters in Finance
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for Masters in Finance
deadline:
Oct 25, 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 25, 2025 (-404 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 25, 2025 (-373 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 25, 2025 (-373 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 25, 2025 (-342 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 25, 2025 (-312 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)