Sustainable Transformational Leadership
Financial services leaders play a crucial role in accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy by communicating the relationships between environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and financial performance, building consensus around sustainable investing, supporting policy measures, and fostering an ESG-focused culture of innovation.
| Award Name | Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | University College Dublin |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | University College Dublin | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
3 trimesters. Delivery is online.
Entry Requirements
Students seeking admission to the Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Transformational must have:
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 may 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 experience.
Professional Body Membership
You must be a current member of IOB, or become a member, to undertake this programme.
Further information
Next intake Autumn Trimester - (2024-2025 academic year)
Please note that the programme content and fees are subject to change in the 2024/2025 academic year. Any changes will be outlined in the 2024/2025 prospectus and at iob.ie in August - the start of the new academic year.
€9,570
In the financial services sector, there is a growing emphasis on sustainable investing and lending to meet global sustainability goals. Financial services leaders play a crucial role in accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy by communicating the relationships between environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and financial performance, building consensus around sustainable investing, supporting policy measures, and fostering an ESG-focused culture of innovation.
Who is it for?
This programme is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and competencies of financial services professionals in leadership for sustainability. The programme covers ESG strategy, digital transformation’s impact on the financial services sector, risk management strategies, and organisational culture informed by sustainability principles. It aims to empower you to make a sustainable difference in your organisation, communities, and society as leaders.
Award
When you successfully complete the programme, you will be awarded a Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Transformational Leadership from UCD.
This is a level 9 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications.
ESG Strategy (NFQ Level 9, 10 ECTS)
ESG Fundamentals
Planetary boundaries
Circular Economy and Sustainability Strategies
Stakeholder v shareholder model
International best practice
Developing an ESG Strategy.
Sustainable Finance Leadership (Level 9, 10 ECTS)
What is Sustainable Finance?
The role of the Financial Services Sector
Developing Sustainable Finance Products
Customer and Client Leadership.
ESG Risk Management and Data for Leaders (Level 9, 10 ECTS)
The EU Taxonomy
Risk Management
Data considerations for financial services
Transformation Roadmaps
Strategy and Culture in a Digital Transformation Environment (Level 9, 10 ECTS)
Forces driving digital transformation
Technology trends
Dispelling the myths of digital transformation
Disruption and digital business models
Domains of Strategic Transformation
Innovation
Value proposition development
Engaging the C suite.
Digital Assets and Operating Model (Level 9, 10 ECTS)
Building blocks of a digital business
Digital 3600 how to frame the organisational layers of digitation
Customer centric business model
Harnessing data to support prioritisation, personalisation and operational excellence
Unwrapping agile
Establishing innovation
Evaluating the digital operating model
Developing the transformation road map
Understanding software development and deployment
Digital architecture blueprints
Managing Digital risk
Digital skillsets and learning paths.
Designing and Delivering Digital Transformation (Level 9, 10 ECTS)
Common transformation pitfalls
Managing change
Change Leadership
Customizing change
Transformation toolset
Data, dashboards and KPI’s
Business Agility
Design thinking
Developing the business case for digital transformation
Realising the benefits.
Continuous Assessment.
How you will benefit
On completing the Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Transformational Leadership you will be expected to be able to:
Outline and explain the theory and practice underpinning sustainable transformational leadership
Draw on theory and practice (as appropriate) to develop a suitable ESG Business strategy for a financial services organisation (or part of)
Ascertain and evaluate the strategic challenges and opportunities arising from digital transformation in financial services - (traditional and FinTech)
Communicate the role of the financial services sector, and its products and services, in facilitating the global economy’s transition to meet the relevant climate targets
Critically reflect on your professional role and contribution to financial organisations in the context of ESG, Sustainable Finance and Digital Transformation in financial services.
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