Financial Management & Sustainability

The programme's philosophy requires students to consider and understand that finance, sustainability of business, society, and strategy are interconnected, where the success of one supports the success of the other.



Students will have an opportunity to gain knowledge into broad areas of financial management, client management, strategy and sustainability.



Sustainability is an important emerging regulatory topic, and this new learning provides students with a macro perspective that is of value to those who are in roles of leading, change, and strategy or aspire to those roles in the financial services sector.



Benefit to you



This course will provide students with specialist knowledge and the ability to:



Critique the importance of governance and ethical practice and consider how they can apply this to practice.



Integrate a deep understanding of professional values and ethical issues in financial management.



Understand the macro environment for future organisational success and sustainability,



Explore and evaluate client relationships and how they can be enhanced in modern-day organisations.



Engage with ideas of strategic planning for future organisational success.



This part-time programme is delivered through a blended learning approach, offering the flexibility of e-learning combined with the opportunity for personal interaction with lecturers and fellow students.



Award

Upon completion, participants receive a Certificate from ATU Sligo.



CPD

8 Hours Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is awarded on successful completion of this course.

Financial Management 5 ECTS

Client Management 10 ECTS

Sustainable Finance 10 ECTS

Strategy and Practice 5 ECTS

Applicants must have successfully completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning or the Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning (IOB/UCD).

Register by 23 January 2026.



To register click the link below to complete an application form. Please ensure you meet the entry requirements before enrolling. Your application form will be reviewed to ensure you are eligible to complete this course. Payment will not be required until after you have been accepted to the course.

Next intake February 2026



There is one intake bi-annually for this programme – September and January. Early registration is strongly advised.