Digital Transformation in Financial Services

Client and customers’ expectations and business efficiencies are the two big drivers that are dominating the digital transformation agenda. This programme is designed to give you the skills to succeed in the opportunistic environment that digital transformation presents, by enabling you to create a strategic transformation approach and to build a dynamic and agile culture in your team, unit or enterprise.



Who is it for?

This programme is relevant to all areas of the financial services sector, in particular international financial services, fund management and all areas of banking. Learners will be at managerial and leadership level or aspiring to a leadership role.



Award

When you successfully complete this programme you will be awarded a Professional Diploma in Digital Transformation in Financial Services from UCD.

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

Modules and learning outcomes



Strategy and Culture in a Digital Transformation Environment - (NFQ, Level 9, 10 ECTS)

Forces driving digital transformation

Technology trends

Dispelling the myths of digital transformation

Disruption and digital business models

Domains of Strategic Transformation (Customer, Competition, Data, Innovation and Value Propostion)

Innovation

Value Proposition development

Engaging the C Suite



Digital Assets and Operating Model - (NFQ Level 9, 10 ECTS)

Building blocks of a digital business

Digital 3600 - how to frame the organisational layers of digitisation

Customer centric business models

Harnessing data to support prioritsation, personalisation and operational excellence

Unwrapping agile

Establishing innovation

Evaluating the digital operating model

Developing the transformation roadmap

Understanding software development and deployment

Digital architecture blueprints

Managing digital risk

Digital skillset and learning paths



Designing and Delivering Digital Transformation - (NFQ Level 9, 10 ECTS)

Common transformation pitfalls

Managing change

Change leadership

Customising change

Transformation toolset

Data, dashboards and KPIs

Business Agility

Design thinking

Developing the business case for digital transformation

Realising the benefits

Students seeking admission to the MSc Pathway or its constituent programmes must possess:



An Honours degree (min H2.2, Level 8 NFQ) in business or a related discipline



or

An Honours degree (H2.2, Level 8 NFQ) in a non relevant business discipline and 3 years' relevant work experience

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



Professional body membership

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

Assessment


100% Continuous Assessment.

Strategy and Culture in a Digital Transformation Environment (NFQ Level 9, 10 ECTS)


Digital Assets and Operating Model (NFQ Level 9, 10 ECTS)


Designing and Delivering Digital Transformation (NFQ Level 9, 10 ECTS)

Duration: Varies

Delivery is online.

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.

Continuous Professional Development

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