About Bachelor Of Business In Finance in Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology

Graduates with skills in financial services are in high demand in the both the Irish and International environment.

This three year, Level 7 programme offers a direct pathway into a full-time career in financial services.

This degree is for you if you would like to:

• Focus on a career in the financial services industry
• Focus on skills like business analytics, IT, communication and problem solving
• Maintain some flexibility - you can switch to another degree in GMIT (Marketing, Enterprise, Accounting or General Business) up until the end of second year

Lecturers on this programme are highly qualified accountants and financiers with considerable lecturing experience, some acting as examiners and lecturers for the professional accounting bodies. They maintain very close links with all of the professional bodies, as well as with industry.

Career Opportunities

Financial services are a key growth area of the Irish economy.  This degree will leave you well placed to find employment in this growing sector in Ireland or abroad. Finance is taught in a theoretical and applied manner to make you employment ready.

The principal career opportunities for graduates will include:

• Finance and investment roles
• Financial advisory roles
• Business analyst roles
• Accountancy roles

Follow-on Studies: 

Students may progress onto the GMIT Honours (Level 8) qualification in Finance and Economics or other Level 8 qualifications in the field of finance as appropriate.

Essential Information: 

Applicants for this programme do not have to have studied accounting, finance, economics or business previously.

Those that succeed best at finance tend to be logical and analytical, have good communication skills, an aptitude for IT and have strong personal motivation and integrity.

Class 12th

No specific cutoff mentioned

• Applicants must have high school certificate/diploma or equivalent
• Prerequisites: English and Mathematics

English Language Requirements

TOEFL : 70

Minimum score of 15 in each component

IELTS : 5.5

Minimum score of 5 in each component

PTE : 51

Minimum score of 46 in each component

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology Ireland Tution Fees

The tuition fees for Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) in Ireland vary depending on the program and level of study.

For undergraduate programs, the tuition fees for international students range from €10,000 to €14,500 per year, depending on the program.

For postgraduate programs, the tuition fees for international students range from €11,500 to €16,000 per year, depending on the program.

It's important to note that these fees are subject to change and do not include other expenses such as accommodation, textbooks, and living expenses.

Additionally, there are also scholarships and funding opportunities available for international students to help cover the cost of tuition and living expenses. It's recommended to check the GMIT website or contact the admissions office directly to learn more about the available scholarships and funding opportunities.