Investment Fund Services Management

At a glance

The Graduate Diploma in Investment Fund Services Management is designed to deepen your knowledge of the theory and practice underpinning Investment Fund Services and Investment Fund Services Management design, delivery and operations.



Who is the programme for

The Graduate Diploma in Investment Fund Services Management is at Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). It consists of 6 modules worth 10 ECTS each. The programme is designed to deepen your knowledge of the theory and practice underpinning Investment Fund Services and Investment Fund Services Management design, delivery and operations.



The programme is designed for practitioners in the International Investment funds management industry (involved in the design, management, coordination and integration of services as funds administration, depositary, legal services, tax) drawing on and integrating key areas of essential knowledge, theory and practice required by individuals associated with strategy implementation, decision making and risk management strategies and procedures.



Award

When you successfully complete this programme you will be awarded a Graduate Diploma in Investment Fund Services Management from UCD.

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

Modules

• Strategy and Innovation for Retail Financial Services

• Strategic Decision Making

• Capital Markets, Investments and Funds

• Financial / White Collar Crime Prevention

• Strategic Operational Conduct and Reputational Risk Management

• Strategic Implementation and Change Management

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements to the Graduate Diploma in Investment Fund Services 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 academic 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 (to be considered on a case-by-case basis).

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Professional Body Membership

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

3 trimesters.

Delivery online.

Next intake: Spring Trimester 2025 - (Assessment in May 2025).

This programme enrols twice a year.

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.