Financial Services - BFS
The Bachelor of Financial Services (BFS) Degree programme addresses the educational needs of those who wish to develop management and senior management careers in financial services. The BFS provides those who work in banking with an ideal opportunity to acquire a level 8 University degree, which is recognised and supported by the financial services industry.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | University College Dublin |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | University College Dublin | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
3 to 4 years.
Delivery: Online
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirements to Stage 1 are as follows:
Five passes in the Leaving Certificate, including English and Mathematics
Five O Level or GCSE passes, including English Language and Mathematics
IOB will also consider applications to Stage 1 on a mature candidate basis from applicants who are 23 years of age before the date of their application for admission to the programme.
Progression to Stage 2 requires that students have:
Completed Stage 1
or
Completed the University Diploma in Financial Services
or
Completed the Joint Financial Services Diploma (subject to matriculation, which involves an NUI fee of €150)
or
Applicants with an ordinary degree in business (or equivalent) will be considered for direct entry to Stage 2.
Further information
Fees
Stage 1
From €350 per module
Stage 2
From €520 per module
Stage 3
From €625 per module
*Core textbooks are not included in your registration fee and must be purchased separately. The Programme Manager will provide details of the required core textbooks before each module commences.
While providing a broad business foundation, this programme also examines contemporary issues of importance to the financial services industry. A key feature of this programme is that it merges academic knowledge with relevant professional skills and has been developed by both industry and academic subject leaders. Different modules involve various delivery approaches from a combination of eLearning and workshops to full days of lectures.
Who is this programme for?
The BFS is designed with those working full-time in mind, and is flexible so that candidates can continue to pursue their career goals while studying.
How will you benefit
Upon successful completion of the BFS degree graduates are expected to be able to;
• Broaden and deepen their technical understanding of the main activities in banking and associated risks
• Develop a highly marketable and transferable skill set, including decision-making, problem-solving, communication and analytic skills
• Enhance their critical awareness and understanding of the contemporary issues in financial services
• Apply concepts and techniques to evaluate complex business problems to aid decision-making
• Develop and critically evaluate strategy and the sustainability of business models in banking and financial services
• Integrate learning into professional practice to take responsibility for personal and professional development.
Continuous Professional Development
If you hold an IOB designation or a designation managed by IOB, CPD hours may be awarded on successful completion of this programme.
Principles of Credit Risk
Customer Experience Management
Business Economics
Finance and Investment Decisions
Business Management
Operational Risk Management Practices
Options (choose 1):
Digital Product Strategy
Personal Debt Management and Personal Insolvency
Stage three: (Complete all three core modules below, and choose 30 ECTS to complete using modules from the Risk and Credit stream outlined in the prospectus)
Principles and Practice of Banking
SME Credit Risk Assessment
Banking in a Digital Age
Combination of continuous assessment and written exams.
Award
When you successfully complete this programme, you will be awarded Bachelor of Financial Services from UCD.
This is a level 8 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications.
Professional designation
Members who complete the relevant modules, and who commit to completing Continuing Professional Development hours, will be entitled to use the designation Professional Banker.
For more information please contact education@iob.ie
Institute of Banking
Email: info@iob.ie
Phone: +353 (0)1 6116500
Fax: +353 (0)1 6116565