CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

Finance

Griffith College Cork
Griffith College Cork
Course Code
GC213
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
3 Years
Attendance
Full Time

Course Summary

Private College - additional fees apply. SUSI grants not available.

This Finance degree is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in today’s complex financial world. The programme provides a thorough grounding in financial management, investment analysis, banking, economics, risk management, and digital finance.

Whether you aim to pursue a career in banking, financial services, investment, insurance, treasury, or corporate finance, the BA (Hons) in Finance is an excellent choice to build your analytical ability, strategic thinking, and practical expertise for a dynamic future in the financial sector.

College Link

College Link > GC213 - Finance

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)


Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

* Time abroad utilising this language

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.
Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible for this course.

Entry Requirements

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PLC Progression Links

This course does not appear to accept applicants with Further Education and Training (FET) awards. Please check with the college directly - sometimes this data is not published openly, or special arrangements may be available.

Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
Details of the QQI scoring system and a points calculator can be found HERE

The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Administrative

Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.

They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.

Career Progression

Typical roles include financial analyst, investment analyst, portfolio manager, corporate finance associate, risk analyst, and banking officer.

Further Research

College Link > GC213 - Finance

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

DISCLAIMER: These links are to official sources of information for this course - we accept no responsibility for the information on them.

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