Course Summary
The programme aims to equip you with decision-making, reflective and analytical skills to enable you to implement an effective culture that considers the intended and unintended consequences of decisions and policies for the consumer, shareholders, and society.
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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
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirements to the Professional Diploma in Leading Cultural Change and Ethical Behaviour in Financial Services are as follows:
• An Honours degree (min. 2.2 L8 NFQ)
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 i.e. they have more than 5 years’ experience in a management role.
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Professional body membership
You must be a current member of the Compliance Institute or IOB to undertake this programme, (membership year - January to December).
Application Details
Applications for the 2022/2023 academic year will open in August 2022.
Next intake: Autumn Trimester 2025-2026 academic year.
Fees
Fees: €5,280
IFS Skillnet member - €3,960*
Fees will be reviewed annually.
*Funding it subject to availability.
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.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
This award is on the Pathway to MSc in Financial Services. Those wishing to continue their studies and achieve the MSc will receive the higher award only.
Duration
Delivery is online