Graduate Programmes

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UCD Awarded Graduate Programmes

IOB is a leader in providing accredited professional qualifications across Financial Services, Banking, and Funds. Learning is designed around your busy professional life, delivered part-time, online and through blended learning. We are pleased to advise that we are now open for applications for our full suite of level 9 programmes.

All programmes are accredited by University College Dublin (UCD) – IOB is a Recognised College of UCD.

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Level 9

ESG and Sustainable Finance Leadership in Financial Servi...

The programme considers ESG strategy, formulation & implementation. It also looks at the principles and practices underpinning sustainable leadership

3 Modules
Level 9

Sustainable Finance Reporting and Disclosures

Designed to deepen your knowledge of reporting and disclosures in relation to Sustainable Finance in the financial services sector.

3 Modules
Level 9

Capital Markets, Investments and Funds

The Professional Certificate in Capital Markets, Investments and Funds is a Level 9 NFQ, single module programme worth 10 ECTS.

1 Module
Level 9

Banking. Your gateway to the Chartered Banker™ (CB) Desig...

Designed to support the development of individuals in leadership positions, or who aspire to leadership roles in banking and financial services.

3 Modules
Level 9

Financial Services (Pathway)

A flexible way for you to master skills critical for tackling complex financial services management challenges that are aligned to your career plans.

9 Modules
Level 9

Designated Persons in a Fund Management Company

Designed to equip professionals in the funds industry with the necessary competence to fill DP roles.

1 Module
Level 9

Strategic Management in Financial Services

Designed to focus on the theory and practice underpinning strategy design, development and implementation.

3 Modules
Level 9

Digital and Data Strategy in Financial Services

Programme fee (up to 100%) supported by Government HCI- Pillar 1 funding

6 Modules
Level 9

Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning

Designed for those who wish to develop their financial planning knowledge and skills to the highest international standards.

6 Modules
Level 9

Digital Transformation in Financial Services

This programme is designed to give you the skills to succeed in the opportunistic environment that digital transformation presents

3 Modules
Level 9

Data and Analytics in Financial Services

This programme is relevant to international financial services, fund management and all areas of banking.

3 Modules
Level 9

Leading Cultural Change and Ethical Behaviour in Financia...

The programme will provide senior managers with the knowledge and tools to lead and embed effective cultures in their organisations.

3 Modules
Level 9

Advanced Banking Risk Management

Advanced Banking Risk Management

4 Modules
Level 9

Advanced Operational Risk Management in Financial Services

Designed in conjunction with op risk management professionals, working in financial services and leading academics in op risk management.

3 Modules
Level 9

MSc in Compliance

Designed to give Compliance and other control professionals the knowledge and skills they need to implement effective compliance structures.

9 Modules
Level 9

Retirement Planning

Designed to meet the needs of individuals within the financial services sector who are responsible for the provision of retirement planning advice.

1 Module
Level 9

Financial Crime Prevention Level 9

Designed to equip MLROs and others who specialise in this area with the necessary competence to fill this role.

1 Module
Level 9

Data Protection

Designed to provide Data Protection Officers and Compliance Officers with the professional qualities and expert knowledge of data protection law.

1 Module
Level 9

Applied Alternative Investments

The Programme provides an opportunity for professionals to develop their technical knowledge and skills in alternative investments.

3 Modules
Level 9

Asset Management

This is the sole programme in Ireland that satisfies the educational requirement for the IOB Asset Management Professional (AMP) designation.

1 Module
Level 9

Professional Diploma in Financial Planning

Designed for those working in, or who would like to develop a career in, financial planning and wealth management.

3 Modules
Level 9

Sustainable Finance Reporting and Disclosures

Designed to deepen your knowledge of reporting and disclosures in relation to Sustainable Finance in the financial services sector.

3 Modules
Level 9

Investment Fund Services Management

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

6 Modules
Level 9

Sustainable Transformational Leadership

For all professionals who wish to understand more about the evolving nature of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors

6 Modules

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From AML to personalised products: how AI is transforming financial serv...

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