Course Summary
The Postgraduate Certificate in Financial Management and Sustainability’s philosophy is to facilitate and require the student to consider and understand that finance, sustainability of business, society, and strategy are interconnected, where the success of one supports the success of the other. Students will have an opportunity to gain knowledge into broad areas of financial management, client management, strategy, and sustainability.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
This programme is open to applicants with an honours degree (Level 8), with evidence of a 2:2 or higher. Applicants with other qualifications and with relevant work experience may also be considered through ATU Sligo’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. RPL is a process that may allow you to gain admission to a programme or to receive exemptions / credit from some parts of a programme based on demonstrated learning that you may have achieved through another programme of study or through your work and career. Further information is available through www.atu.ie/recognition-of-prior-learning which our dedicated RPL portal or by contacting our admissions team at [email protected].
Application Details
Fees
Total Fees: €3,390
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Career Progression
The students who apply for the award are interested in the financial services and finance sector and will use the qualification to improve their knowledge, skills and competencies to support their current role and future career progression.
Progression
Students may consider undertaking the Postgraduate Diploma in Business in Financial Planning through the LIA (Life Insurance Association) and combine to achieve a Master`s in Financial Planning and Sustainability. Students of this award may also apply to undertake Master and Doctorate studies at ATU or elsewhere.
Duration
Recommended Study Hours per week
Students can expect to attend online lectures two evenings per week. Each lecture will last for approximately 1-2 hours. Students will need to complete 5-6 hours of independent learning per week for each module. Online lectures are recorded and available to students for the duration of the programme.
On-Campus Attendance Requirement
No mandatory attendance required. There is an opportunity to attend campus for a network day per term.
Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.