Banking

At a glance

The Professional Diploma in Banking was introduced specifically to support the development of individuals in leadership positions, or who aspire to leadership roles in banking and financial services.



For people who are intersted in.....

It exposes students to contemporary issues in ethics and corporate governance relevant to financial institutions within the context of understanding the importance of effective risk management.



How you will benefit

This programme will support your personal and professional development whilst giving you an integrated, critical understanding of banking.



It will:

• Broaden your knowledge and understanding of the requirements for responsible banking, taking on board the interests of a wide range of stakeholders.

• Develop your thinking on key business challenges and ethical dilemmas faced by management when striving to improve business performance.

• Provide you with the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and expertise in corporate finance, asset management, or strategy in the specific context of retail banking.

• Enhance your business judgement, critical analysis and problem solving skills.

• Develop in you a holistic professional skill set to ensure commercial sustainability and the maintenance of the trust of customers and wider stakeholders.



Award

When you successfully complete this programme you will be awarded a Professional Diploma in Banking from UCD.

This is a level 9 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications.

• Risk Management in Financial Institutions

• Bank Governance and Regulation

• Bank Capital and Asset Liability Management

Entry Requirements

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

• Individuals (non-degree holders) will have at least 6 years’ minimum experience in a banking or financial services firm and hold the Professional Banker designation of IOB

Or

• Admission will also be granted to individuals with an Honours degree with a minimum honours 2.2

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.

Varies

Delivery is online.

The programme fee is €3,500.


Core modules:


•€1,100 per module


Optional modules:


•Corporate Finance €1,300

•Asset Management €1,100

•Strategy Innovation for Retail Financial Services €1,300

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.