International Financial Services - Wexford

This Higher Diploma in InternationalFinancial Services is designed toprovide participants with specificknowledge of fund administration,project management, data analysisand reporting within the financialsector. It will give participants thetools they need to understand thefundamentals of this internationalindustry and the various roles thatoffer employment within it. Thisprogramme is designed to appeal tothose who are looking to re-skill orup-skill to gain employment in theInternational Financial Services Sector.



The applied nature of this programme is reflected in the combination of project management and data analysis alongside accounting and administration modules which focuson developing the students knowledgeof the International Financial Services Sector, fund management and all the regulatory requirements nationally ,at EU level and at international levels.



All participants will improve their knowledge, numeracy skills, IT skills and commercial awareness of the industry.



What will I be able to do when I finish the programme?

On completion of this programme, students will have knowledge and understanding of the international financial services industry. The programme will also develop their intellectual and practical skills via the analysis and evaluation of funds administration, project management, data analytics and compliance.

What subjects will I study ?

Mutual Fund Accounting

AIF Fund Accounting

Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Financial Services

Project Management and Communications

Data Analysis and Risk

Industry Based Research Project

Applicants require an NFQ Level 7 or 8 Award, or equivalent, for entry to this course. Other applicants will be considered on an individual basis in accordance with the university policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). SETU reserve the right to require applicants to attend for interview to determine their suitability for the course.

Application Deadline 28 Aug 2026

1 year, part-time.

Next intake September 2026.

Study & Career Opportunities

This programme will give graduates the basis and maturity to proceed to the Master of Business or other masters course related to the Financial Services Sector, depending on their general business experience.