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  • Undergraduate
    Undergraduate Courses
    Course Qualification Duration
    Accounting (Major) with Spanish BSc 4 years (Full-time)
    Duration 4 years (Full-time)
    Description

    The Accounting with Spanish programme integrates Accounting with Spanish-language modules taught by the School of Arts, English and Languages. Accounting focusses on the communication of economic information, often referred to as the language of business. Accounting information is critical for both internal decision-making and providing information about the position and performance of the organisation....

    Business Economics BSc 3 years (Full-time)
    Duration 3 years (Full-time)
    Description

    This degree allows students to develop their understanding of Economic techniques whilst also learning about the principles of Business Management. Students in Business Economics should have an interest in using economic theory and thinking in applied business settings. This degree has less of an emphasis on using mathematics compared to a traditional economics degree and the programme fosters numerical....

    Economics and Accounting BSc 3 years (Full-time)
    Duration 3 years (Full-time)
    Description

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    Business Management with Placement BSc 4 years (Full-time)
    Duration 4 years (Full-time)
    Description

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    International Business (Major) with French BSc 4 years (Full-time)
    Duration 4 years (Full-time)
    Description

    This degree seeks to develop graduates with a global mind-set that have the necessary business and cultural skills to work in a global marketplace. All organisations are now operating in a competitive global arena, seeking to expand and develop beyond their national borders. Success in foreign markets requires knowledge of how to adapt to local cultures, languages and customers as well as an understanding....

    Economics (Major) with Spanish BSc 4 years (Full-time)
    Duration 4 years (Full-time)
    Description

    The Economics with Spanish degree integrates core elements from economics degree with Spanish-language modules taught by the School of Arts, English and Languages. Integral to the Economics with Spanish programme is the placement students complete in a region of the globe where the language being studied is the dominant tongue. A dedicated Careers and Work Placement Office ensures that students are....

    Finance with a Year in Industry BSc 4 years (Full-time)
    Duration 4 years (Full-time)
    Description

    Finance is about making and managing money. It can involve investing in the stock market, trading in currencies and derivatives, or making lending decisions in banks. Students who study the BSc Finance with a Year in Industry degree at Queen's will gain the skills and knowledge that are needed to succeed in the financial industry. A placement year with a financial institution is integrated into this....

    International Business (Major) with German BSc 4 years (Full-time)
    Duration 4 years (Full-time)
    Description

    The International Business with a Language degree seeks to develop graduates with a global mind-set that have the necessary business and cultural skills to work in a global marketplace. All organisations are now operating in a competitive global arena, seeking to expand and develop their business beyond their national borders. Success in foreign markets requires knowledge of how to adapt to local cultures,....

    Economics (Major) with French BSc 4 years (Full-time)
    Duration 4 years (Full-time)
    Description

    The Economics with French degree integrates core elements from economics degree with French-language modules taught by the School of Arts, English and Languages. Integral to the Economics with French programme is the placement year students complete in a region of the globe where the language being studied is the dominant tongue. A Careers and Work Placement Office ensures that students are well prepared....

    International Business (Major) With Mandarin BSc 4 years (Full-time)
    Duration 4 years (Full-time)
    Description

    This degree seeks to develop graduates with a global mind-set that have the necessary business and cultural skills to work in a global marketplace. All organisations are now operating in a competitive global arena, seeking to expand and develop beyond their national borders. Success in foreign markets requires knowledge of how to adapt to local cultures, languages and customers as well as an understanding....

    International Business (Major) with Spanish BSc 4 years (Full-time)
    Duration 4 years (Full-time)
    Description

    This degree seeks to develop graduates with a global mind-set that have the necessary business and cultural skills to work in a global marketplace. All organisations are now operating in a competitive global arena, seeking to expand and develop beyond their national borders. Success in foreign markets requires knowledge of how to adapt to local cultures, languages and customers as well as an understanding....

    International Business (Major) with Portuguese BSc 4 years (Full-time)
    Duration 4 years (Full-time)
    Description

    This degree seeks to develop graduates with a global mind-set that have the necessary business and cultural skills to work in a global marketplace. All organisations are now operating in a competitive global arena, seeking to expand and develop beyond their national borders. Success in foreign markets requires knowledge of how to adapt to local cultures, languages and customers as well as an understanding....

    Financial Risk Management (with a Year in Industry) BSc 4 years (Full-time)
    Duration 4 years (Full-time)
    Description

    Risk Management plays a central role in the modern financial industry, by modelling the potential costs that could arise from changes in the markets or the broader economy. Using advanced statistical techniques, estimates can be made of the value at risk if extreme events were to occur. This allows financial institutions to take pre-emptive action such as hedging their exposure using derivatives contracts.....

    Accounting (Major) with French BSc 4 years (Full-time)
    Duration 4 years (Full-time)
    Description

    The Accounting with French programme integrates French-language modules taught by the School of Arts, English and Languages.

    Accounting focusses on the communication of economic information, often referred to as the language of business. Accounting information is critical for both internal decision-making and providing information about the position and performance of the organisation....

    Actuarial Science and Risk Management BSc 4 years (Full-time)
    Duration 4 years (Full-time)
    Description

    The BSc Actuarial Science and Risk Management programme has been designed by qualified actuaries to enable students to develop the theoretical and practical skills required to pursue a career as an actuary in the pensions and insurance sectors, or in the wider financial industry.

    In addition, students may gain up to six exemptions from the initial technical professional exams required....

    Advanced Accounting with Placement MAcc 4 years (Full-time)
    Duration 4 years (Full-time)
    Description

    The MAcc Advanced Accounting with Placement is a new integrated undergraduate programme (combining undergraduate and Masters-level study in one four year course), replacing BSc Accounting. It is unique in the UK and Ireland in offering:

    - A Master's-level qualification with undergraduate fees for all four years;
    - Exemption from Chartered Accountants Ireland CAP1 & CAP2 exams (in....

    Economics BSc 3 years (Full-time)
    Duration 3 years (Full-time)
    Description

    A BSc Economics degree allows students to analyse in-depth how economies function (macroeconomics) and how individuals make decisions (microeconomics). The models used by economists combine qualitative and quantitative techniques, and you will have the opportunity to gain analytical, computing, presentation, and writing skills. These transferable skills are highly sought after across industry, and....

    Economics (Major) with Finance BSc 3 years (Full-time)
    Duration 3 years (Full-time)
    Description

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  • Postgraduate Taught
    Postgraduate Taught Courses
    Course Qualification Duration
    Human Resource Management MSc 2 years (Part-time)
    1 year (Full-time)
    Duration 2 years (Part-time)
    1 year (Full-time)
    Description

    This programme aims to develop your expertise in the field of Human Resource Management, and allows you to gain professional accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD). You will be provided with a strong basis of theoretical and practical learning, and be encouraged to develop the critical thinking skills and strategic orientation that underpins excellence in the HR....

    International Business MSc 1 year (Full-time)
    Duration 1 year (Full-time)
    Description

    The MSc International Business is an exciting one-year full-time programme, furnishing students from all backgrounds with cutting-edge global leadership skills to develop a career in an increasingly interconnected and complex business world.

    A unique aspect of the programme is the range of embedded opportunities it offers students to engage with global business leaders through international....

    Business Analytics MSc 1 year (Full-time)
    Duration 1 year (Full-time)
    Description

    The increase in the volume, variety, and velocity of data creates opportunities for businesses to improve decision making and develop new data driven products and services. The MSc Business Analytics has been developed to meet the demand for qualified professionals, who possess the necessary expertise to realise end-to-end business analytics solutions and are equipped to utilise data for business decision-making....

    Master of Business Administration (with Internship) MBA 2 years (Full-time)
    Duration 2 years (Full-time)
    Description

    The AMBA accredited Queen’s MBA brings together the academic excellence of one of the UK’s leading research Universities, with the innovative spirit of Belfast. The programme is aimed at professionals looking to take the next step in transforming their careers.

    MBA (with Internship) pathway will be valuable for students who wish to gain additional work experience in the UK....

    Financial Analytics MSc 1 year (Full-time)
    Duration 1 year (Full-time)
    Description

    The MSc Financial Analytics is the programme for you if you have an interest in financial markets or financial technology (FinTech) and enjoy working with data. It shows you how data science, analytics, statistics and programming tools are used in the real world for the analysis and modelling of financial and economic data.

    The programme will equip students with cutting-edge quantitative....

    Actuarial Science MSc 1 year (Full-time)
    Duration 1 year (Full-time)
    Description

    The MSc Actuarial Science is a full-time postgraduate programme aimed primarily at students with undergraduate degrees from quantitative disciplines such as maths, statistics, finance or any other programme with a high degree of mathematical content.

    The programme encompasses modules across the areas of actuarial mathematics, statistics, economics and finance, to provide graduates with....

    Management MSc 1 year (Full-time)
    Duration 1 year (Full-time)
    Description

    The MSc in Management is an exciting one-year full-time programme, designed for students coming from non-business or management backgrounds who seek to augment their initial degree or pivot towards a thriving career in management. This programme provides comprehensive education on various aspects of management while simultaneously honing vital skills including critical thinking, problem-solving, and....

    Financial Risk Management MSc 1 year (Full-time)
    Duration 1 year (Full-time)
    Description

    Do you have an interest in risk management and financial regulation? Do you want a career in areas such as corporate risk, compliance, consultancy, or academia? Do you want exemptions from the Professional Risk Manager (PRM) exams?

    Studying Financial Risk Management looks at how organisations and investors should understand, evaluate and address relevant risks to maximise the chances of....

    Finance MSc 1 year (Full-time)
    Duration 1 year (Full-time)
    Description

    This course is for you if you have an interest in financial markets, institutions and financial decision making. You want a career in the financial services sector or in academia. You want to be taught and supervised by leading academics.

    You will explore how company managers and investors make financial decisions, how they manage their risk and how financial markets function. Your background....

    Accounting and Finance MSc 1 year (Full-time)
    Duration 1 year (Full-time)
    Description

    Do you want to be able to speak “the language of business” and understand financial decision making and financial institutions? Do you want to be taught and supervised by leading academics whilst gaining exemptions from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) professional examinations?

    If the answer....

    Management MSc 1 year (Full-time)
    Duration 1 year (Full-time)
    Description

    The MSc in Management is an exciting one-year full-time programme, designed for students coming from non-business or management backgrounds who seek to augment their initial degree or pivot towards a thriving career in management. This programme provides comprehensive education on various aspects of management while simultaneously honing vital skills including critical thinking, problem-solving, and....

    Operations and Supply Chain Management PgCert 1 year (Part-time)
    Duration 1 year (Part-time)
    Description

    On this PG Certificate Programme, you will gain a solid understanding of operations and supply chain management to up-skill and advance your career across multiple industries. Designed with the busy professional in mind, this blended programme will enable you to explore and better understand the operations, logistics and supply chain functions that are a vital cog in organisations across all industries....

    International Business MSc 1 year (Full-time)
    Duration 1 year (Full-time)
    Description

    The MSc International Business is an exciting one-year full-time programme, furnishing students from all backgrounds with cutting-edge global leadership skills to develop a career in an increasingly interconnected and complex business world.

    A unique feature of the programme is the range of embedded opportunities it offers students to engage with global business leaders through international....

    Master of Business Administration MBA 1 year (Full-time)
    2 years (Part-time)
    Duration 1 year (Full-time)
    2 years (Part-time)
    Description

    The Queen’s MBA brings together the academic excellence of one of the UK’s leading research Universities, with the innovative spirit of Belfast. The programme is aimed at professionals looking to take the next step in transforming their careers.

    The Queen’s MBA challenges you to develop as a leader with the adaptive skills and lateral, entrepreneurial thinking you need....

    Marketing MSc 1 year (Full-time)
    Duration 1 year (Full-time)
    Description

    Designed for the consumer, industrial and digital marketing environments, the MSc in Marketing encompasses elements of marketing management and strategy, consumer behaviour, digital marketing (including Google Analytics), marketing analytics, research methods and international marketing.

    The MSc Marketing programme has been designed to equip the next generation of marketing professionals....

  • Postgraduate Research
    Postgraduate Research Courses
    Course Qualification Duration
    Economics PhD 3 Calendar Years (Full-time) / 6 Calendar Years (Part-time)
    Duration 3 Calendar Years (Full-time) / 6 Calendar Years (Part-time)
    Description

    The economics group is an energetic and enterprising research cluster that continuously strives for excellence in both its teaching and its scholarship. The group's research strengths cover economic theory, applied economics and econometrics. The group has a particular interest in game theory and economic history. Aside from gaining close research advice and direction from their supervisors and other....

    Economics PhD 3 Calendar Years (Full-time) / 6 Calendar Years (Part-time)
    Duration 3 Calendar Years (Full-time) / 6 Calendar Years (Part-time)
    Description

    The economics group is an energetic and enterprising research cluster that continuously strives for excellence in both its teaching and its scholarship. The group's research strengths cover economic theory, applied economics and econometrics. The group has a particular interest in game theory and economic history. Aside from gaining close research advice and direction from their supervisors and other....

    Accounting PhD 6 Academic Years (Part-time) / 3 Academic Years (Full-time)
    Duration 6 Academic Years (Part-time) / 3 Academic Years (Full-time)
    Description

    Queen's Business School prides itself on research-led teaching and offers its research students experience as teaching assistants in a variety of undergraduate courses.

    Aside from gaining close research advice and direction from their supervisors and other academics in the Accounting Group, Accounting research students benefit from attending the Group’s various research seminars, which....

    Accounting PhD 6 Academic Years (Part-time) / 3 Academic Years (Full-time)
    Duration 6 Academic Years (Part-time) / 3 Academic Years (Full-time)
    Description

    Queen's Business School prides itself on research-led teaching and offers its research students experience as teaching assistants in a variety of undergraduate courses.

    Aside from gaining close research advice and direction from their supervisors and other academics in the Accounting Group, Accounting research students benefit from attending the Group’s various research seminars, which....

    Finance PhD 6 Academic Years (Part-time) / 3 Academic Years (Full-time)
    Duration 6 Academic Years (Part-time) / 3 Academic Years (Full-time)
    Description

    The finance group is an energetic and enterprising research cluster that continuously strives for excellence in both its teaching and its scholarship. The group's research strengths cover finance and financial history, financial markets and institutions and not-for-profit financial institutions. Research students benefit from attending courses and tailor-made reading groups to complete their background....

    Finance PhD 6 Academic Years (Part-time) / 3 Academic Years (Full-time)
    Duration 6 Academic Years (Part-time) / 3 Academic Years (Full-time)
    Description

    The finance group is an energetic and enterprising research cluster that continuously strives for excellence in both its teaching and its scholarship. The group's research strengths cover finance and financial history, financial markets and institutions and not-for-profit financial institutions. Research students benefit from attending courses and tailor-made reading groups to complete their background....

    Management PhD 3 Calendar Years (Full-time) / 6 Calendar Years (Part-time)
    Duration 3 Calendar Years (Full-time) / 6 Calendar Years (Part-time)
    Description

    The management group is an energetic and enterprising research cluster that continuously strives for excellence in both its teaching and its scholarship. The group's research strengths range from entrepreneurship to human resource management, and from marketing to public sector management. Aside from gaining close research advice and direction from their supervisors and other academics in the group,....

    Management PhD 3 Calendar Years (Full-time) / 6 Calendar Years (Part-time)
    Duration 3 Calendar Years (Full-time) / 6 Calendar Years (Part-time)
    Description

    The management group is an energetic and enterprising research cluster that continuously strives for excellence in both its teaching and its scholarship. The group's research strengths range from entrepreneurship to human resource management, and from marketing to public sector management. Aside from gaining close research advice and direction from their supervisors and other academics in the group,....

  • PhD Opportunities
    PhD Opportunities
    Course Qualification Duration
    Driving business productivity in Northern Ireland PHD Full-time: 3 years
    Fully Funded PhD Studentship - Queen's Business School PHD Full-time: 3.25 years
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One of the standout aspects has been the vibrant campus life, where I had the opportunity to engage with students from diverse backgrounds, fostering a rich tapestry of perspectives and forming lasting connections. Queen’s University has also nurtured my entrepreneurial passion by providing various support groups and resources that have propelled me in this area, encouraging me to explore innovative ideas and pursue my ambitions with confidence. Gareth O'Connor
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