Master in Accounting & Financial Management

University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest and most globally engaged university, founded in 1854 and situated on a spacious campus south of Dublin. Renowned for its research-intensive culture, UCD hosts more than 35,000 students from over 150 countries and offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine and more. Its scale and international outlook make it an appealing destination for students seeking a research-led education in an energetic European capital region.

UCD’s academic strengths span traditional disciplines and cutting-edge fields, with robust research funding and industry partnerships that support innovation and practical learning. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories, comprehensive libraries, student support services and a wide network of international exchanges. The university also emphasizes employability through career services, internships and active alumni engagement that help graduates transition into global careers.

Campus life at UCD balances academic intensity with extracurricular engagement, including sports, cultural societies and community involvement. Accommodation, transport and welfare services are geared to support international students arriving to Dublin. Prospective applicants should review program-specific entry requirements and available scholarships, consider English language criteria, and use the university’s international office resources to plan applications and arrival logistics.

The Master in Accounting and Financial Management at University College Dublin is a 1-year degree for business graduates who want to pursue a career in accounting and finance. This program helps students develop accounting and financial management skills and prepares them for roles in finance functions, accounting services firms, and the finance industry.

The curriculum includes courses such as Performance Measurement and Management, Strategic Corporate Finance, Strategic Management, and Organisational Behaviour. Students learn from top-class faculty and expert practitioners, and develop a balance between theoretical knowledge and applied skills.

Graduates of this program can become management accountants, financial analysts, financial controllers, audit managers, or financial planners. They can work in industries such as finance, accounting, and management consulting, and can be employed by leading global companies, accounting services firms, or financial institutions.