BA (Hons) in Finance and Investment
Course code: WD160
Course Description
The BA (Hons) in Finance and Investment is a three year full time academic degree programme dedicated to the development of successful finance managers. The programme aims to develop the financial skills of its students through a course of analytical, numerical and financial modules as well as placing a significant emphasis on communication skills and teamwork, which are skills vital to the development of good financial managers.
Career Opportunities
One of the most important challenges for the continued success of the financial services sector outlined in the 2004 IDA report is the required development of specialisation in some areas of financial services, for example, risk management, treasury management and derivatives, mathematical and analytical skills. From research carried out by the IDA it is considered that there is currently a shortage of these specialist skills available and in order to ensure continued success in the industry it is considered imperative that Ireland builds its pool of mathematically literate skill sets as they will be a key enabler to a successful high value financial centre.
Follow on Study
Masters of Business in Economics & Finance
Course Outline
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
Introduction to Statistics |
Financial Accounting Microeconomics Macroeconomics Business and Financial Mathematics IT Skills 2 Business Finance |
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
Income Taxation |
Taxation Capital Markets Open Economy Macroeconomics Investments Business Ethics in a Global Society Professional Oral Communications |
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
| Business Research Methods Introductory Econometrics Financial Information Analysis Financial Economics Financial Regulation Marketing for Finance Professionals |
Research Project Corporate Strategy Financial Derivatives Financial Modelling Project Management |
Course Facts
Course Title: BA (Hons) in Finance and Investment
Course Code: WD160
Course Level: 8
Duration: 3 years
Course Entry
Leaving Certificate:
- Total number of subjects at grade D or better: 6
- Number of subjects at higher level grade C or better: 2
Required Subjects:
- English OC3/HD3
- Mathematics OC3/HD3
For further information
Course Leader: Clare Kearney, BSc (Mgmt), FCA
Email: ckearney@wit.ie
Recent Entry Points
| Year | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
| Minimum Points | n/a | 320 | 315 | 340 |
But don't just take our word...
“My degree definitely has helped me, anything to do with accounting and finance will always stand to you, and allied to the communication and business skills that the School of Business teaches, you have all you need”
Upon graduation, Eimear returned to AIB Corporate Operations to work full-time where she manages a team of 12, having completed a 6 month work placement with them, organised through the WIT School of Business. Eimear mentions that this is not uncommon and highlights one of the best aspects of the Business School - their ties with the industry and the high regard that is placed on graduates of the course.
On listing the attributes that distinguish the WIT School of Business, Eimear points to a close-knit environment where it’s very easy to make friends and when it comes to exam time you get a lot more attention than is generally available at the bigger colleges.
Eimear O’Meara, Degree in Financial Services (2004)
