Trinity Business School MSc Programmes BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT FINANCE
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Welcome Welcome to the Trinity Business School s M.Sc prospectus. I am delighted that you are considering studying at this great university. I ve been fortunate to serve on the faculty of Trinity Business School for close on 30 years, and it is a wonderful place to work and study. Firmly situated in University s Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Trinity Business School is rightly regarded as offering the most stimulating, intellectually rigorous, and research-led business degrees in Ireland. The School has earned its reputation through continuous renewal of its curriculum, small class sizes, research-active faculty, and a student-centred educational philosophy. Add to this, the diversity of the Business School s student population - only available at a university-based business school and you get some idea as to why Trinity College is such a wonderful institution at which to take your masters degree. The Finance and International Management programmes are designed as specialist programmes for graduates in business and closely related cognate disciplines. The Masters in Business and Management is designed for graduates from non-business backgrounds. We believe that structure, content, rigour of these programmes are unique in Irish postgraduate business education more of which in the pages that follow. As you may have learned, Trinity s Business School is on the cusp of a major expansion. An iconic new business school, made possible through the generosity of the School s alumni and friends, will open on campus in 2017. As a graduate of the School you will join an alumni group that traces the ranks of senior management in the domestic and international businesses. It is a tradition that we are very proud of and I invite you to be a part of it. Trinity Business School now offers three full-time taught masters programmes: (i) Finance, (ii) International Management and (iii) Business and Management. Gerard McHugh Director of Postgraduate Teaching and Learning Masters Programmes 3
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We ensure that you have close one-to-one working relationships with both your fellow students and the faculty... Trinity Business School ranked 1st in Ireland, top 16 in Western Europe, and one of the top 30 Business Schools in the world, as ranked by the global agency Eduniversal 2014. The School was formed in 1925 as the School of Commerce and transformed into the School of Business in the sixties. It has 90 years of pursued excellence and has welcomed the brightest students and staff from all over the world. Our reputation for the highest quality teaching and research puts us at the forefront of higher education in Ireland and internationally. 50 years ago, the Trinity MBA was one of the first MBA programmes in Europe, and today we continue to develop courses in the dynamics of global business, regularly partnering with top-flight partners, eager to share in Trinity College s world class brand. We have been tailoring our courses to the dynamics of global business the MSc in Finance was launched in 2008, it is accredited by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA); the Professional Risk Managers International Organisation (PRMIA); and the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association. The MSc in International Management was launched in 2009, and the MSc in Business and Management course was introduced in 2010. All three MSc programmes are ranked the 1st in Ireland in Eduniversal s Best Masters 2013-2014 rankings. We have a host of top international professors and leading business people who engage with the students, challenge them and guide them into top roles in the global business world. The Business School has played a key role in the development of business leaders. Past Trinity Business School students are now leaders in the world of business, government, entertainment, technology, innovation and non-profit businesses, both in Ireland and internationally. We keep our class sizes small by restricting our total numbers. We are recognised for our commitment to research-based teaching and its intimate, tutorially-oriented education philosophy. We ensure that you have close one-to-one working relationships with both your fellow students and the faculty. Masters Programmes 5
MSc BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (Non-business graduate) Course Structure: A full timetable of classes runs from September to April, with research project to be submitted by the end of July. Ranking: Ranked 10th in Western Europe and 1st in Ireland in Eduniversal s Best Masters 2013-2014 rankings. Fees: 12,500 for EU Students, 15,750 for Non-EU Students. How to apply: See page 15 for entry requirements and information on how to apply. Overview Is this programme for me? Whether your first degree was earned in the fields of arts & humanities, science, engineering or health, you are almost certain to find your first employment in an organisation. In today s organised society, commercial cultural, educational, for profit and not-for-profit enterprises are constantly on the look out for broad-minded, well-educated graduates from across the various disciplines A growing number of graduates have recognized that completing a one-year masters degree in management, which complements their undergraduate degree, prior to beginning their professional careers can greatly expand their career opportunities, and fast-track their progression. What makes it different? Trinity s Masters in Business and Management has been designed exclusively with the interests and perspectives of non-business graduates in mind. It recognizes that you bring a wealth of understanding, skill and formal training to the study of business. Our job at Trinity Business School is to build upon your excellent training by providing you with a new language the language of business, strategy, finance, marketing and management. In addition to building on your existing skills and understanding, Trinity s Masters in Business and Management will give you the confidence to compete for top-class graduate opportunities in a range of enterprises, knowing that you will be in a position to engage effectively and sensitively from the outset. Alumni Testimonial Aisling McGettigan 2012 Graduate Tax Consultant at KPMG The MSc in Business and Management definitely aided my search for employment. Not only did the Masters open up new areas of employment to me, it also complimented my Law degree. My eventual decision to train in tax at financial services KPMG was a result of discovering where my background in Law could fit with my newly developed interest in Finance. I would recommend this Masters to any law student whose interest has been focused on the areas of commercial or financial law. Law students who have interests in marketing, entrepreneurship or third sector work could benefit greatly from exploring the MSc Business and Management. Trinity Business School 6
Structure at a glance To give you a solid grounding in the practices and principles of business and management, you undertake a research project and 12 modules across 2 semesters, 9 modules are core and 3 are optional allowing you to tailor your learning to your area of interest. Alumni Testimonial Kevin Haughan 2014 Graduate Chief technology officer at SAM Labs The MSc. Business and Management was one of the most rewarding years of my education, thanks to the wide range of engaging lectures and the diverse backgrounds of the students that the course attracts. The array of different perspectives among the class makes for extremely interesting team projects, and great friendships. Since finishing the course, I have been working at an exciting hardware start up in London (SAM Labs). As the first full time employee of the company, I ve been able to put all of my newly acquired academic knowledge straight into practical use: marketing of the Kickstarter campaign, interviewing new hires, financial analyses, logistics and team leadership. If you re heading into a start-up environment, make sure to pay attention in every module! CORE Human Resource Management Management and Organisational Behaviour Operations Management Marketing Management Strategic Management Financial Analysis Financial Management Entrepreneurship Business Ethics and Society OPTIONAL (choose 3) Advanced Statement Analysis Wealth Management Cross Cultural Management Social Entrepreneurship Policy Issues in the International Economic System Brand Management Global Talent Management Masters Programmes 7
MSc INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT Course Structure: A full timetable of classes runs from September to April, with an international residency week in May. There is also a research project to be submitted by the end of July. Rankings: Ranked 14th in Western Europe and 1st in Ireland in Eduniversal s Best Masters 2013-2014 rankings. Fees: 14,250 for EU Students, 17,500 for Non-EU Students. How to apply: See page 15 for entry requirements and information on how to apply. Overview Is this programme for me? If you have a degree in business or a related discipline and would like to lead and manage in business environments experiencing increasing cultural diversity, institutional integration and globalization, this is the programme for you. What makes it different? There are a number of elements that set this programme apart. Focusing on personal as well as professional development, we will encourage and support you in developing your personal management skills. An international residency week at the end of the programme provides a unique opportunity for you to reflect on the psychology of working in cross-cultural teams, and apply that knowledge in a completely new environment. The MSc in International Management also features a specialist research project which necessitates the assimilation of all you have learned throughout the programme to deliver a real-world piece of business analysis. Alumni Testimonial Philippus von Neree 2013 Graduate Business Analyst at Bearing Point Germany I chose the Trinity College International Management programme based upon my interest in the challenges of an increasingly globalised world. It added a great variety of managerial expertise to my economical knowledge that I accumulated in my undergraduate studies. Furthermore, the unique atmosphere of cultural diversity within the class combined with a lecture in Shanghai expanded my awareness of the challenges to internationally operating corporates by a huge degree. Overall I am very happy to realise that the course supported me with the exact skillset needed to perform well at BearingPoint where I plan and drive forward large postmerger-integration projects as a management consultant. Trinity Business School 8
Tailoring your MSc in International Management programme You can tailor your MSc in International Management to your academic strengths and particular areas of interest by choosing one of the following concentrations: Social Entrepreneurship Marketing International Finance - This concentration is designed for those who have an interest in the social innovation and not-for-profit sector. - It helps develop skills to understand and manage organizations with global reach in a world where boundaries between industry sectors and organization types have become increasingly blurred regarding profit and the public good; between organizations seeking to achieve social innovation, sustainability and corporate social responsibility as strategic objectives. - Marketing is at the heat of Internationalization in its ability to reach across boundaries. - This concentration facilitates those who are interested in understanding how to reach and target customers and clients across and around the world. - It spans from the impact of branding to the speed and delivery techniques of the digital approaches to enable the international marketing manager achieve optimal success. - This is designed for those who wish to work as managers and to utilize their specialist financial knowledge in a horizontal managerial role in MNC S or INGO S. - Students will study specialist finance courses alongside the required courses to become an international manager or consultant as opposed to a financial specialist Structure at a glance To achieve the MSc in International Management you must complete a research project as well as undertake a total of 12 taught modules across 2 semesters. 6 modules are core while the remainder are split between your chosen specialization and elective options. Alternatively, if you do not wish to follow a particular concentration, you can select any 6 modules from the entire list of optional modules. CORE MODULES Economics of Global Markets International Business Research Methodology Cross Culture Management Global Supply Chain Management International Residency Week CONCENTRATIONS Marketing - Brand Management - Digital Marketing - Strategic Marketing Practice ELECTIVE OPTIONS Global Talent Management Social Entrepreneurship - International NGOs - Social Investment - Social Entrepreneurship International Finance International Finance - International Finance - Policy Issues in the Intl Economic System - Financial Statement Analysis - Corporate Finance Social Investment RESEARCH PROJECT Negotiation Theory and Practice Wealth Management Brand Management Digital Marketing Financial Statement Analysis Corporate Finance Entrepreneurship Advanced Statement Analysis International NGOs Social Entrepreneurship Policy Issues in the Intl System Economic Business Ethics Strategic Marketing Practice Masters Programmes 9
MSc FINANCE Course Structure: A full timetable of classes runs from September to April, with research project to be submitted by the end of July. Rankings: Ranked 19th in Western Europe and 1st in Ireland in Eduniversal s Best Masters 2013-2014 rankings. Fees: 13,250 for EU Students, 16,500 for Non-EU Students. How to apply: See page 15 for entry requirements and information on how to apply. Overview Is this programme for me? If you have a degree in finance, economics, mathematics or a related discipline and would like a rigorous and comprehensive introduction to the tools and skills needed to thrive in modern financial services, this is the programme for you. What makes it different? The MSc in Finance is the only masters programme worldwide with triple accreditation from: The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute, The Professional Risk Manager s International Association, and The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association. This unique recognition of the academic rigour and industryrelevant skills taught on the programme, demonstrates the reputation of the Trinity School of Business as a global centre of excellence in finance research and education. We continually review and modify course content to reflect changes and emerging trends in business, informed by our unrivalled research expertise, industry links and professional partners. Alumni Testimonial Yijie Huang Class of 2013 Economist at National Treasury Management Agency Working as an economist at NTMA, I am applying all the knowledge and skills equipped during my study at TCD. The programme gives me a solid understanding of the quantitative analysis and an opportunity to study in world-class university. Challenging course structure, talented classmates and excellent faculty make TCD outstanding. To apply for the programme is one of the best decisions I have ever made and I will cherish the Trinity experience for rest of life. Trinity Business School 10
Tailoring your MSc in Finance You can tailor your MSc in Finance to your academic strengths and particular areas of interest by choosing one of the following concentrations: Financial Analysis Risk management Energy and Environment - Up to 80% of the material of the CFA exams covered - Emphasis is on understanding the dynamics and drivers of corporate sin industries, from a financial perspective. - Develop in students an understanding of not just how finance works but also how finance is ultimately a business function. - Typical career path of students is into a financial analyst, finance researcher or investment banking position. - Quantitative - Professionally designated, programme partner of Professional Risk Manager International Association. - Orientated towards students with an aptitude and interest in modelling. - Capstone course in Enterprise Risk Management - Holistic approach to enterprise risk - Shows how finance can aid in risk management. - Risk management is the most rapidly expanding area of finance and students who graduate from this stream are very well positioned to transition to employment quite rapidly. - The stream allows candidates to obtain knowledge of how energy products are structured and traded, how to embed sustainability concepts in financial and business contexts, and to interrogate the need for long term finance on both the asset and liabilities side. Modules will look at the role of energy in modern finance portfolios, how the need for sustainability can drive long term finance opportunities, the role of climate change in driving financial change and vice versa. It is unique in that it takes a holistic perspective on energy and sustainability, placing them into context as part of the opportunity set for investors as well as being business challenges Structure at a glance To achieve the MSc in Finance you must complete a research project as well as undertake a total of 12 taught modules across 2 semesters. 6 modules are core while the remainder are split between your chosen specialization and elective options. Alternatively, if you do not wish to follow a particular concentration, you can select any 6 modules from the entire list of optional modules. CORE MODULES Financial Statement Analysis Investment Theory CONCENTRATIONS Financial Analysis Risk Management Energy and Environment - Equity & Bond Strategies - International Finance - Data Analysis ELECTIVE OPTIONS Securitization and Structured Finance Alternative Investments Advanced Statement Analysis Treasury Management Corporate Finance Credit & Fixed Income Analysis - Enterprise Risk Management - Risk Quantification & Measurement - Mathematics of Contingent Claims Management Accounting and Control Policy Issues in the International Economic System Financial Econometrics Derivatives Wealth Management - Energy Finance and Trading - Longterm Finance - Energy and Environmental Economics Behavioural Finance Asset Liability Management Venture Capital Applied Investment Management and Trading RESEARCH PROJECT Masters Programmes 11
Careers Career development is a central element of all of our masters programmes at the Trinity Business School. Career Development and Support Career development officer Career support is a constant theme throughout the year. The Trinity Business School has a dedicated Postgraduate Career Development Officer, Ruth O Leary. Her role is to provide the tools, support and skills necessary to enable postgraduate candidates to independently explore career options and make informed career decisions. How is this done? The career development officer uses a number of approaches including: - Best practice group sessions and workshops - Individual meetings - Interview practice - Sharing job vacancy information - Links with employers and TCD alumni Ruth O Leary Career Development Officer Career Advisory Service The TCD Careers Advisory Service (CAS) is also available to postgraduate students. Information on all aspects of the career-planning process, employment search, as well as details of ongoing career and graduate recruitment events is readily available. CAS also offers TCD students exclusive access to Vault s Career Insider and the Going Global resource with country specific information. How is this done? - An extensive Careers Information Centre - An award-winning website - Group workshops on career related skills - Providing job vacancy information - Arranging employer events and presentations Career Destinations Our graduates quickly secure diverse roles across the globe. Country destinations include Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Luxembourg, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the UK, the USA and Turkey. Employers who have chosen to hire our graduates include: Accenture Bank of Ireland Bloomberg British American Tobacco Citi Davy Deloitte Deutsche Bank Dropbox Ernst & Young FBD Fujisoft Geneva Trading Google Groupon HSBC IMC Cinemas Group Intel JP Morgan KPMG Lufthansa Mercer Nestle NTMA Statestreet Tesco United States Senate US Department of Treasury Trinity Business School 12
Alumni An active, global network During your time at the Trinity Business School you will notice and contribute to a genuine sense of community and collegiality among students and faculty. This key characteristic extends far beyond the cobbles of front square, with 90,000 alumni active in 130 countries. BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT FINANCE Our graduates play a significant role within the Trinity Business Alumni Association, creating a forum for you to connect, network and learn as well as contributing positively to the wider business community. MSc in Business and Management MSc in International Management James Duff Class of 2012 Product Consultant, S&P Capital IQ, UK Daniel Orenes Ferrández Class of 2014 Business Development at VINX Corporate Japan MSc in International Management MSc Finance Niamh Ryan Class of 2013 Community Manager, Jameson in Chicago Jiali Lu Class of 2013 Fund Administration at Mitsubishi UFJ MSc Finance MSc in Business and Management Aoife Cunningham 2010 Graduate Regional Coordinator, Corporate Planning at Apache Corporation Ciara Nass Class of 2012 Account Strategist, Google Masters Programmes 13
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Entry Requirements The following requirements apply to all Trinity Business School Master programmes. A first or upper-second class honours degree from a recognised university (or equivalent) Non-Native English speakers: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL IBT 90 2 satisfactory references When to apply Our admissions team reviews applications on a rolling basis with priority given to early applications. As we run our Master programmes on small class sizes, that means some courses are filled rather quickly. To avoid disappointment, please apply as early as possible. For further information about the Trinity Business School, please visit our website at www.tcd.ie/business GMAT may be requested for the MSc in Finance programme* How to apply Visit www.tcd.ie/business/masters to complete your online application and submit the following: A completed application form Official transcripts and certificate of undergraduate work (any documents not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation) Official IELTS or TOEFL result (if English is not your first language) Your CV/Resume Two confidential references - nominate and provide email addresses for two referees and we will send them an automated form for completion Masters Programmes 15
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