Programme Overview

For this part-time course you can either Apply Online or download our application form.

This programme will give you the knowledge and specialist skills to gain a rewarding career in the dynamic financial services industry. You will gain a broad based knowledge in all aspects of the industry and an understanding of the theoretical concepts and frameworks used internationally. The programme will allow you to understand the methodologies by which financial decisions are made and to be fully competent in a range of risk management skills necessary for successful strategic financial management. The programme is structured to allow you to apply your knowledge and skills as you progress and it will help you to build the capability of your organisation and improve performance.

Who is the Programme for?

For those working or planning to work in financial services including areas such as banking, insurance, fund management, risk, capital markets and corporate treasury.

Student Profile

Martin Kerata - “The central location of the college and the flexibility of the classes help me to combine work and study. The support I received was excellent.”

Duration

4 years – 26 weeks per year.

Schedule

Two evenings per week (Monday and Wednesday) plus additional workshops as required.

Entry Requirements

This programme is designed to appeal to those at work or seeking to re-enter the workforce. There are no specific academic requirements with applicants considered based on relevant work and other experience. Under 23’s will be assessed based on Leaving Certificate or equivalent.

Award

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Financial Services Degree is awarded by HETAC at level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications. This award will allow progression to level 9 programmes on the NFQ.

Venue

IFSC Campus, Mayor St, IFSC, Dublin 1.

Programme Modules

Year 1
Business Law	Financial Accounting
Human Resource Management	Macroeconomics
Marketing	Micro Economics
Organisational Behaviour	Quantitive and Qualitive Analysis

Year 2
Banking 1	Economics 1
Economics 2	Funds 1
International Financial Management	Marketing
Research Methods 1	Research Methods 2

Year 3
Banking 2	Corporate Finance 1
Economic and Social Policy	Finance Law
Funds 2	Insurance 1
Management Accounting	Monetary & International Economics

Year 4
Business Ethics	Corporate Finance 2
Corporate Governance	Derivatives
Insurance II	Investor Research and Trading
Portfolio Management	Treasury Management

Start Date

Monday 19th September 2011

Programme Location

IFSC Campus