Graduate Diploma

Investment Fund Services Management

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  • Duration
  • 3 trimesters
  • Programme
  • 6 Modules
  • Study
  • Online
  • Fees
  • €9,570
  • Level
  • NFQ 9, 60 ECTS
  • 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.

    Awarding Body

    University College Dublin

    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 and tax).

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    This programme qualifies for HCI Pillar 1 funding

    Up to 100% funding may be available for eligible applicants. To find out more and apply please click here

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    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.

    How you will benefit

    The Graduate Diploma in Investment Fund Services Management is designed to meet the needs of practitioners (current and aspiring) in the Investment Funds Services sector in Ireland, drawing on and integrating key areas of essential knowledge and practice required by individuals dealing with investment fund services management strategy, innovation, portfolio, and risk management processes and preventing financial crime.

    On completing the Graduate Diploma in Investment Funds Services Management, graduates will be expected to be able to:

    • Knowledge and Understanding Outline and explain the theory and practice underpinning investment funds management and the design and provision of investment funds management services.

    • Application of the knowledge and understanding Use and apply their theoretical and practical knowledge to identify, articulate and evaluate the strategic role of investment funds services management for funds sector operations, innovation, and planning.

    • Making judgements Evaluate and advise on innovative strategies and techniques to be applied to ensure that the provision and effectiveness of investment management services (funds administration, depositary, tax, audition etc.) is appropriately designed and integrated.

    • Comminication and working skills Communicate clearly to various parties (orally or in writing) the key issues pertaining to investment funds services management and the challenges to be identified and managed. Review the impact of the intended and unintended consequences of decisions made in relation to strategy choice and implementation, risk management and implementation of strategic plans of an entity.

    • Learning skills Drawing on your learning, identify and pursue career enhancement / professional development activities to facilitate the attainment of specific goals (personal/professional).

    Duration & delivery

    Online.

    Details and schedules for the online delivery for each module are set out in the study guides accompanying each module.

    Fees

    • Programme cost: €9,570

    Assessment

    Assement is a combination of continuous assessment and end of trimester exams.

    IOB programmes are largely delivered and assessed online. Students should ensure they have appropriate equipment (laptop), and that appropriate software (including MSOffice: Office and Word) is available to them to participate in the programme and related assessments (continuous assessments and exams)

    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.

    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. To find out more, please visit iob.ie/programme/msc-financial-services

    Next intake

    • Spring Trimester 2025 - (Assessment in May 2025)

    Trimester start date

    • 4 February 2025

    Closing date

    • 24 January 2025

    This programme enrols twice a year. To see other enrolment dates in the 2024-25 academic year, please click on Key Dates.

    Contact

    • For more information please contact the Programme Manager, Caitriona McCarthy at education@iob.ie

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