Overview

Exit Award only

Students on the MSc in Finance (Banking and Risk Management) who achieve the pass standard in Part 1 but do not wish to proceed to Part 2, or do not achieve the pass standard in Part 2, may opt to exit the programme and be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Finance (Banking and Risk Management).

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements. 

Programme Requirements

Module List

Code	Title	Credits
Students take 60 credits as follows
EC6001	International Finance	5
EC6002	Money and Banking	5
EC6005	Derivatives for Risk Management	5
EC6046	Fund Performance Evaluation and Risk Management	5
EC6009	Research Methods	5
EC6062	Quantitative Finance I	5
EC6063	Quantitative Finance II	5
EC6075	Financial Practice and Ethics	5
EC6626	Corporate Treasury Management	5
FI6002	Regulation and Compliance in Capital Markets	5
FI6003	Asset Pricing	5
FI6004	Analysis of Debt Instruments	5
Total Credits		60

Examinations

Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Diploma in Finance (Banking and Risk Management) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme students should be able to:

1
1-1
Communicate and work effectively to a high professional standard;
1-2
2
Demonstrate advanced analytical and problem solving skills associated with effective practice;
1-3
3
Engage in advanced application of frameworks and techniques in organisational settings;
1-4
4
Design and plan an independent ethically aware research project;
1-5
5
Apply advanced quantitative finance skills to real life issues in business and financial markets;
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8-1
Be globally aware and locally engaged.