Digital Product Management in Financial Services
This programme is for all those who interact with a financial services product. To gain a holistic understanding of the product in the digital age, learners will come from front and back office functions from roles who interact with a product, from front line, to distribution, to compliance.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Diploma (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | University College Dublin |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Diploma (Level 8 NFQ) | Special Purpose | University College Dublin | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1-2 trimesters
Delivery: Online.
Entry Requirements
Requirements
Students seeking admission to the Professional Diploma in Digital Product Management in Financial Services should:
• Possess an Honours degree (Second class Honours Grade 2 award or higher) and experience in retail banking/ financial services
• Have at least 3 years’ experience in a retail banking, international banking, or funds company and completed a 30 ECTS Special Purpose Award (SPA) or awards (at level 7)
• Exceptionally, students without a third level qualification but with extensive and demonstrable relevant financial services experience may also be admitted to the programme on a case-by case basis.
You must be a current member of IOB, or become a member, to undertake this programme.
Further information
This programme enrols twice times a year.
Fees
Digital Product Strategy - €800
Digital Product Execution - €800
IFS Skillnet funded member fee €1,120
Modules are eligible for IFS Skillnet funding for a limited number of places on a first come, first served basis.
Skillnet funding
Please note when completing your IOB registration form, IFS Skillnet grant funding is currently only available for modules that commence in 2021. Funding for 2022 modules will be available from January 1st 2022.
You should check if your company has IFS Skillnet approval, and if so, please complete this form:
Professional Diploma in Digital Product Management - IFS Skillnet Form.
Note: students without IFS Skillnet funding should apply using the Apply now button above.
How you will benefit
On successful completion of this programme, you will be able to:
• Explain the theory and practice underpinning digital product management with special reference to Agile Project Management
• Sketch the digital infrastructure within your organisation and recommend how it might be enhanced to achieve an improved experience for clients
• Display the collaborative skills needed by individuals involved in the design, delivery and management of a digital product in a financial services firm
• Critically evaluate the design and operations of digital products offered by financial services providers (traditional and FinTech)
• Evaluate your personal skills with a view to progressing their personal and professional career ambitions.
Continuous Professional Development
You may be awarded formal CPD hours when you successfully complete relevant modules within this qualification.
Modules and learning outcomes
Students must complete the modules part of the Professional Diploma in Digital Product Management in Financial Services in the following order:
Digital Product Strategy
(NFQ Level 8, 10 ECTS)
Digital Product Strategy . Culture and Strategy . Product Portfolio and Lifecycle Management . Building digital products . The API economy and ecosystems.
Digital Product Execution
(NFQ Level 8, 10 ECTS)
Digital Product Execution . Digital Infrastructure . Channel Management . Managing the sales cycle . Lifecycle and product management . Collaboration skills.
Combination of continuous assessment and written exams.
Award
Professional Diploma in Digital Product Management in Financial Services from UCD
Professional body membership
You must be a current member of IOB, or become a member, to undertake this programme.
IFS Skillnet Funding
This course has IFS Skillnet funding available for certain companies. You should check if your company has IFS Skillnet approval.
Please note funding available for modules running up until end of 2022 only, a new application will be required for modules running in 2023 if funding is available.
The availabilty of funding for modules in future trimesters will be confirmed in advance of their commencement.
For more information please contact education@iob.ie
Institute of Banking
Email: info@iob.ie
Phone: +353 (0)1 6116500
Fax: +353 (0)1 6116565