Financial Services
The Professional Diploma in Financial Services programme is aimed at everyone working in banking, including those who work in or aspire to work in roles with management responsibilities. It broadens and deepens your knowledge of the practice of banking, customer relationship management and, particularly, credit risk management.
| 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
a) Individuals seeking admission to the Professional Diploma in Financial Services will have at least 3 years’ experience in a Retail Banking role, have completed a 30 ECTS Special Purpose Award/s at Level 7 NFQ e.g. Professional Diploma in Financial Advice and completed one of IOB's specialist Special Purpose Awards (min 10 ECTS) at Level 8 from IOB's suite of specialist programmes.
b) Admission will also be considered from individuals who possess an Honours Degree (min Hons. 2.2 Level 8 NFQ) with at least three years’ experience in a Banking role, and have completed one of IOB's specialist Special Purpose Awards at Level 8 (Min. 10 ECTS) from IOB's suite of specialist programmes.
Professional Body Membership
You must be a current member of IOB or become a member, to undertake this programme.
Further information
Next intake
Autumn Trimester (2023-2024 academic year)
Please note that the programme content and fees are subject to change in the 2023/2024 academic year. Any changes will be outlined in the 2023/2024 prospectus and at iob.ie in August - the start of the new academic year.
Fees
Principles and Practice of Banking €625
Principles of Credit Risk €520
Managing the Digital Customer Experience €625
How you will benefit
This highly practical and applicable programme offers you a blend of academic knowledge and professional skills. Specifically, it will;
• Broaden and deepen your technical understanding of the main activities in banking and associated risks
• Develop a highly marketable and transferrable skill set, including decision-making, problem-solving, communication and analytic skills
• Enhance your critical awareness and understanding of the contemporary issues in financial services.
Continuing Professional Development
You may be awarded formal CPD hours when you successfully complete relevant modules within this qualification.
Principles and Practice of Banking
Principles of Credit Risk
Managing the Digital Customer Experience
Modules are assessed through a combination of continuous assessment and end of trimester written exams.
Award
When you successfully complete this programme you will be awarded a Professional Diploma in Financial Services from UCD.
This is a level 8 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications.
You will also be able to apply for the Professional Banker designation.
Professional designation
Members who complete the Professional Diploma in Financial Services, and who commit to completing Continuing Professional Development hours, will be entitled to use the designation Professional Banker - fundamental to those seeking to develop and advance a career in banking, including management roles.
IOB will provide all of the required CPD content online. In addition, we will provide a number of seminars annually.
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