University College Dublin
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I know, let’s sign upI have an account, let me sign in firstThis programme is relevant to all areas of the financial services sector, in particular international financial services, fund management and all areas of banking.
University College Dublin
Who is it for?
Learners will be at managerial and leadership level or aspiring to a leadership role.
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On successful completion of this programme, you will be able to:
Describe and explain the challenges and opportunities provided by integrating data and advanced analytics in the provision and management of financial services
Examine current practice pertaining to data and analytics in a financial services enterprise or unit and recommend enhancements in design and skills base to ensure the unit provides a competitive service
Analyse the impact of a data driven culture and the business drivers in facilitating effective use of data and analytics tools and processes in financial services
Identify the key features of and evaluate the procedures / new technologies within an organisation which assists and empowers its personnel / business units as they learn to use data and analytics in their everyday work
Communicate clearly (using appropriate media) to pertinent stakeholders the impact of data and analytics on financial services and products design and delivery
Critically reflect on your professional role and contribution to financial organisations in the context of the application of data and analytics technologies and systems in financial services (and related sectors) and the implications arising from such developments.
If you hold an IOB designation or a designation managed by IOB, CPD hours may be awarded on successful completion of this programme.
Delivery is online.
Professional Diploma in Data and Analytics in Financial Services from UCD.
This is a level 9 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications and carries 30 ECTS.
100% Continuous Assessment.
€1,760 per module.
Autumn Trimester (2023/2024 academic year)
Please note that the programme content and fees are subject to change in the 2023/2024 academic year. Any changes will be outlined in the 2023/2024 prospectus and at iob.ie in August - the start of the new academic year.
For more information please contact [email protected]
(NFQ Level 9, 10 ECTS)
The data and analytics environment
Data and analytics prototyping
Value from data framework
Future impacts
Data maturity and mindset
Building a data culture
Documenting data sources and data maturity analysis
Data ethics, regulatory environment and compliance
(NFQ Level 9, 10 ECTS)
Data management definitions, frameworks and capabilities
Building a data and analytics team
Meta data and data architecture
Data quality management
Data management frameworks
Data warehousing and business intelligence
Privay, data governence and cyber security
Data management technologies
(NFQ Level 9, 10 ECTS)
History and background to Artificual Intelligence (AI)
Introduction to AI
Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Maching Learning
Neutral Networks and Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Chatbots, Recommender Systems and Intelligent Agents
Understanding algorithms
AI bias, ethics and explainability
AI strategy and governance
AI use cases within financial service
Global view of AI
This programme enrols twice a year.
Autumn Trimester (2023-2024 academic year)
Please note that the programme content and fees are subject to change in the 2023/2024 academic year. Any changes will be outlined in the 2023/2024 prospectus and at iob.ie in August - the start of the new academic year.
This programme is included in the Pathway to the MSc in Financial Services
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
You must be a current member of IOB, or become a member, to undertake this programme.
Springboard+ courses are designed to help you gain the skills necessary to either obtain employment in industry areas where there is an increasing need or to upskill in your current job.
To be considered eligible for a place on a Springboard+ course, you will need to:
be living full-time in the Republic of Ireland
have your own, valid PPS Number
meet the nationality/visa requirement
You are an EU/EEA/UK/Swiss national or: You have Stamp 4/Stamp 4 EU FAM, Stamp 5, or Stamp 6 on your Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card. This includes those resident here on Stamp 4 on the basis of: having permission to remain in Ireland as a family member of an EU citizen or; having official Refugee/Subsidiary Protection status in Ireland /being here on the basis of refugee family reunification or; having been granted Humanitarian Leave to Remain in the State (prior to the Immigration Act 1999) or; having permission to remain following the Minister’s decision not to make a deportation order.
have lived in either the EU, the EEA, the UK, Switzerland for at least 3 out of the last 5 years
If you are a Stamp 4/Stamp 4 EU FAM, Stamp 5, or Stamp 6 holder, residency is calculated from the date you first received this stamp. Any residency before this time cannot be counted. If you have Refugee/Subsidiary Protection status in Ireland, residency is counted from the date you applied for International Protection.
When applying for a course through Springboard+ you will also need to apply on the basis of either being:
Employed
working either for yourself or someone else.
Unemployed
not currently working, receiving a qualifying welfare payment from the Department of Social Protection (unless you are formerly self-employed) and actively seeking employment.
A Returner
a Homemaker, on other caring duties, or economically dependent on a partner/spouse for at least 9 of the last 12 months.
A Recent Graduate
a graduate from a full-time NFQ Level 8 degree within the 12 months prior to the start of a Springboard+ course and who does not fit into one of the above categories.
Your eligibility is assessed based on your status on the date your course first starts. You will need to meet the eligibility criteria on that date. Documentary evidence of this will be requested during the course before a fee payment is made on your behalf. To find out more about the conditions and requirements for eligibility, including what you will need to do to confirm your status please visit HEA - Springboard+ (springboardcourses.ie)
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