Aviation Finance M.Sc. at University College Dublin | Mastersportal
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Tuition fee
28140 EUR / year
19990 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
28140 EUR / year
19990 EUR / year
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Duration
12 months
Duration
12 months
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Campus location
Dublin, Ireland
Campus location
Dublin, Ireland
Taught in
English
Taught in
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About

The MSc in Aviation Finance programme at University College Dublin aims to advance students’ understanding of all aspects of aviation finance, with a specific focus on the practical features of global aviation markets.

Overview

Key facts

It encourages students to develop creative and analytical approaches to problem-solving in the aviation finance and leasing sphere and to enhance interpersonal and leadership skills.

It is the only MSc Aviation Finance Degree in Europe and is supported by leading aircraft leasing companies through internships, scholarships and research projects.

Career Opportunities

The MSc in Aviation Finance programme at University College Dublin gives you the specialised skills and knowledge you need for a career in the aviation finance and leasing sector.

Potential careers for our graduates include:

  • Credit Risk Analysis
  • Pricing Analyst
  • Financial Modelling
  • Risk Management
  • Aviation Leasing Marketing and Negotiations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Quantitative Methods For Aviation Finance
  • Accounting / Financial Statement Analysis for Aviation
  • Aviation Finance 
  • Capital Markets and Instruments
  • Aviation Tax
  • Aviation Economics
  • Law of Aviation Finance

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months
  • Part-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and courses will close once they are filled.

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
130
TOEFL® IBT
100
PTE Academic
65
IELTS
7

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Dublin, Ireland

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Required

English requirements

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130
TOEFL® IBT
100
PTE Academic
65
IELTS
7

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Other requirements

General requirements

An honours bachelors degree in:

  • Business/Commerce to include a number of quantitative subjects such as Economics or Finance or
  • a Finance-related-area, Mathematical Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering or Physics
  • with a minimum 2.1 award at NFQ Level 8 (or international equivalent) in a. or b. above.
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    Tuition Fees

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    • International

      Non-residents
      28140 EUR / year
      28140 EUR / year
    • EU/EEA

      EU/EEA Nationals
      19990 EUR / year
      19990 EUR / year

    Living costs

    Dublin

    Ireland
    1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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