Business - International Financial Services - Carlow / Wicklow / Wexford
This Higher Diploma in International Financial Services is designed to provide participants with specific knowledge of fund administration, project management, data analysis and reporting within the financial sector.
| Award Name | Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | South East Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year Part-time (2 evenings per week, 7-10pm with some Saturdays throughout the year)
Entry Requirements
Applicants require an NFQ Level 7 or 8 Award, or equivalent, for entry to this programme. Other applicants will be considered on an individual basis in accordance with the University policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). SETU Carlow reserves the right to require applicants to attend for interview to determine their suitability for the programme.
Careers / Further progression
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.
Further information
SE41S Higher Diploma in Business in International Financial Services CARLOW Part-time €2,500
SE42M Higher Diploma in Business in International Financial Services WEXFORD Part-time €2,500
SE42C Higher Diploma in Business in International Financial Services WICKLOW Part-time €2,500
Course Code:
SE42C: Higher Diploma in Business in International Financial Services CARLOW Part-time
SE42M: Higher Diploma in Business in International Financial Services WEXFORD Part-time
SE42C: Higher Diploma in Business in International Financial Services WICKLOW Part-time
It will give participants the tools they need to understand the fundamentals of this international industry and the various roles that offer employment within it. This programme is designed to appeal to those who are looking to re-skill or up-skill to gain employment in the International 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 focus on developing the student’s knowledge of 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
Eoin O'Brien
BA, DBS, CBS, Cert Mgmt, MBA
Faculty of Lifelong Learning Manager
E: eoin.obrien@setu.ie