Overview

NFQ Level 9, Major Award

Exit Award only

Students on the MSc (Finance (Investment and Asset Management)) programme who successfully achieve the pass standard in Part I and in AC6126 but who either do not undertake or do not achieve the pass standard in AC6127 or AC6129 may opt instead exit the programme and be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Finance (Investment and Asset 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 – 55 credits in Part I and 5 credits in Part II:
Part I
Students take 55 credits as follows:
Core Modules
AC6030	Python and Machine Learning for Finance	5
or AC6108	Venture Capital and Private Equity
AC6031	Issues in Modern Finance	5
AC6101	International Project Finance	5
AC6105	Risk Management in International Financial Institutions	5
AC6113	Financial Analysis and Forecasting	5
AC6116	Quantitative Analysis	5
AC6119	Capital Markets and Funds Industry Regulation and Ethics	5
EC6005	Derivatives for Risk Management	5
FI6004	Analysis of Debt Instruments	5
FI6005	Equity Valuation	5
FI6006	Professional Development	5
Part II
Students take 5 credits as follows:
Core Modules
AC6126	Professional Examination Report	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 the Postgraduate Diploma in Finance (Investment and Asset Management) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Communicate and work effectively to a high professional standard;
  
• Demonstrate advanced analytical and problem solving skills associated with effective practice;
  
• Engage in advanced application of frameworks and techniques in organisational settings;
  
• Demonstrate professional readiness for a career in the investment and asset management industries.