Advanced Banking Risk Management

At a glance

The Professional Diploma in Advanced Banking Risk Management is the market leading, risk management programme designed specifically for senior risk management professionals who are working in roles in banking, funds, regulatory authorities and those providing risk management advisory services.



It covers a broad technical curriculum encompassing the key conceptual foundations of banking risk management and it will enable participants to think strategically in order to manage the key risks in accordance with the bank’s competitive advantages and risk appetite.



How you will benefit

This programme will support your professional development and provide you with;

• An internationally recognised university qualification at master’s degree level from University College Dublin

• At the strategic level, an understanding of the sources and nature of the key risks inherent in the banking model and the inter-relationships between those risks, the bank’s competitive advantage, capital requirements, regulatory requirements and customer imperatives

• An understanding of corporate and risk governance and its relevance within the overall business context including global best practice governance standards

• The current global best practice risk management approaches used by banks to identify, measure, mitigate and manage these risks in an enterprise-wide risk context

• The technical risk skills and knowledge to critically evaluate and implement practical solutions to the key risk challenges facing banks’ senior management teams

• An understanding of the regulatory imperatives that drive risk management in banking and an understanding of what regulators are seeking to achieve.



Award

Professional Diploma in Advanced Banking Risk Management from UCD.

This is a level 9 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications and carries 30 ECTS.

Modules

• Risk Governance, Culture, Business and Enterprise Risk Management

• Regulatory and Economic Capital Management, Credit Risk and Pricing for Risk

• Strategic Operational Conduct and Reputational Risk Management

• ALM, Liquidity and Market Risk

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements to the Professional Diploma in Advanced Banking Risk Management are as follows:

• An Honours degree (min 2.2 L8 NFQ)

or

• Admission may also be considered for experienced professionals who do not meet the admission requirements as set out above, where they can demonstrate knowledge through their work i.e. they have more than 5 years’ experience in a management role.

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Professional body membership

You must be a current member of IOB, or become a member, to undertake this programme, (membership year - January to December).

Assessment is a combination of continuous assessment and written exams. The pass mark is 40% in all modules in line with UCD academic policy.

Duration: Varies

Delivery is online

Risk Governance, Culture, Business and Enterprise Risk Management


•Module fee €1,100

•IFS Skillnet funded member module fee €800*


Regulatory and Economic Capital Management, Credit Risk and Pricing for Risk


•Module fee €550

•IFS Skillnet funded member module fee €400*


Strategic Operational, Conduct and Reputational Risk Management


•Module fee €1,100

•IFS Skillnet funded member module fee €800*


Asset and Liability Management (ALM), Liquidity and Market Risk


•Module fee €550

•IFS Skillnet funded member module fee €400*


This programme has IFS Skillnet funding available for certain companies. You should check if your company has IFS Skillnet approval.


* 2019 modules are eligible for IFS Skillnet funding for a limited number of places on a first come first served basis.


** The availability of funding for modules in future trimesters will be confirmed in advance of their commencement.


Tax relief may be available to candidates who are paying fees in a personal capacity. Further information is available from Revenue.

Next intake: Autumn Trimester 2025-2026 academic year - (Assessment in January 2026).

Progression

This award is on the Pathway to MSc in Financial Services. Those wishing to continue their studies and achieve the MSc will receive the higher award only.



PRMIA and their Associate Professional Risk Manager (aPRM) global certificate

Graduates can then apply directly to PRMIA to be awarded the globally recognised PRMIA Associate Professional Risk Manager (aPRM) global certificate. Completing this programme will allow you to stand out among your peers, providing you with a competitive advantage with colleagues, clients, and prospective employers by developing the necessary skills and experience needed to succeed in today’s dynamic work environment.