Course Summary
The Professional Diploma in ESG and Sustainable Finance Leadership in Financial Services is designed to equip financial services professionals and aspiring leaders with the theory and practice underpinning ESG and Sustainable Finance Leadership and the capability to design, develop, implement an appropriate ESG business strategy.
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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 ESG and Sustainable Finance Leadership 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 (to be considered on a case-by-case basis).
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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
ESG Strategy - €1,760
Sustainable Finance Leadership - €1,760
ESG Risk Management and Data for Leaders - €1,760
This programme qualifies for Springboard+ funding
Up to 100% funding may be available for eligible applicants.
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.
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