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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. Students then progress to develop expertise in corporate finance, asset management or strategy, depending on their selection of the relevant optional module.

Continuous Professional Development
Those awarded the Chartered Banker designation on foot of having satisfied both the educational and work experience requirements will be required to complete 6 CPD hours annually to maintain the designation.

We provide all of the required CPD content with a combination of online courses and face-to-face events.

If you hold an IOB designation or a designation managed by IOB, CPD hours may be awarded on successful completion of this programme.

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.

Modules and learning outcomes

Risk Management in Financial Institutions - (NFQ level 9, 10 ECTS)
This module addresses the unique set of risks to which banks and financial institutions are exposed. It examines the challenges facing banks in running a highly-complex, interconnected system. The module aim is to introduce key risk types and risk management topics and methodologies to the student to ensure the student develops an in-depth understanding of both the theory and practice of risk management. The financial risk element of the module aims to introduce students to the key financial risks faced by banks, the methods by which banks measure and manage these risks and the regulations with which they must comply in assuming these risks.

Bank Governance and Regulation - (NFQ level 9, 10 ECTS)
This module introduces Bank Governance and includes a theoretical perspectives on corporate governance. It also considers regulatory framework for credit institutions and will also touch on the boards’ role in practice and role of internal governance frameworks. The module aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of the theory and practice of bank governance and the scope of financial services regulation so that they can assess the implications for the development bank strategy and policies.

Bank Capital and Asset Liability Management - (NFQ level 9, 10 ECTS)
This module examines key aspects of capital management in banks. It looks at methodologies for estimation of Pillar I capital for credit, operational and market risk. It then examines Pillar II activities, focusing on stress testing and other aspects of the Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP). Finally, it introduces key concept of Asset and Liability Management, the Internal Liquidity Adequacy Assessment Process (ILAAP) and the role of the Asset and Liability Committee (ALCo) in a financial institution. The module aims to provide students with a technical grounding in the key aspects of bank capital and asset and liability management.

Individuals (non-degree holders) admitted to this programme will have at least 6 years’ minimum experience in a banking or financial services firm and have completed the Professional Diploma in Financial Services (Level 8, 30 ECTS) or equivalent programmes comprising 30 ECTS at level 8, and a 30 ECTS Special Purpose Award/s at level 7.

Or
Admission will also be granted to individuals with an Honours degree with a minimum honours 2.2
Or
Admission many 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.

Professional body membership
You must be a current member of IOB, or become a member, to undertake this programme.

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 - (2024-2025 academic year)

Please note that the programme content and fees are subject to change in the 2024/2025 academic year. Any changes will be outlined in the 2024/2025 prospectus and at iob.ie in August - the start of the new academic year.