Course Summary
This programme is designed to give you the skills to succeed in the opportunistic environment that digital transformation presents, by enabling you to create a strategic transformation approach and to build a dynamic and agile culture in your team, unit or enterprise.
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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 Digital Transformation in Financial Services are as follows:
• An Honours degree (min H2.2, Level 8 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. where 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 IOB, or become a member, to undertake this programme, (membership year - January to December).
Application Details
Next intake: Autumn Trimester 2025-2026 academic year - (Assessment in January 2026).
Fees
Fees: €5,280
IFS Skillnet member - €3,960*
*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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Students that enrol to the Professional Diploma in Digital Transformation in Financial Services, can continue and complete the remaining modules in the Graduate Diploma in Digital and Data Strategy in Financial Services, and in doing so will receive the higher award only.
Duration
Delivery is online.