Postgrad

Postgraduate Diploma in Finance
Full time - DT374

Programme co-ordinator

Marie O'Flynn
School of Accounting and Finance
College of Business
DIT Aungier Street Dublin 2
T: 01 402 3027
E: marie.oflynn@dit.ie

Duration

Full Time - 1 Year

Closing date

Open for applications

Start date

September 2013

Introduction

Please note due to the great demand for our programmes early applications are assessed when received and dealt with promptly. Therefore it is advisable to make early applications for an early response. If you do not yet have your final degree results this will not hinder your application as we are happy to issue conditional offer letters in such circumstances.

This programme will be offered on a full-time basis (mid-September to end May). It is designed for honours (2H2 or higher) graduates of disciplines other than Finance. It is a conversion programme and no previous knowledge of finance is required or assumed.

It is aimed at those who may wish to pursue careers in the Financial Services Sector in Ireland and internationally. The Expert Group on Future Skills Needs in its 2007 report has identified this sector as having a shortage of skilled staff and as a result this programme was developed to enable graduates to develop the skills to work in this exciting market. The programme also acts as a qualifier for postgraduate programmes at Masters level in Finance and allied disciplines.

Course Content

Semester 1 Modules

Corporate Finance 1
Economics*
Information Technology for Finance*
Mathematics for Finance and Economics
Financial Econometrics 1
Derivatives 1
Macroeconomics and International Finance

*IT for Finance must be taken if exemption given for Economics

Semester 2 Modules

Corporate Finance 2
Financial Econometrics 2
Derivatives 2
Financial Statement Analysis
Financial Services Governance and Regulations
Macroeconomics and International Finance

Location

School of Accounting and Finance Faculty of Business DIT, Aungier Street Dublin 2

Who Should Apply?

CONVERSION PROGRAMME

The Postgraduate Diploma in Finance is an intensive one year full-time programme for non-finance graduates wishing to pursue a career in the financial services industry or a career in the finance function. Career opportunities include Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Investment and Risk Management. The programme offers graduates an excellent grounding for further postgraduate studies in Finance. Graduates of the programme are now working in Ireland, the UK, Europe and in North America.

It is suited to graduates with an interest in developing analytical and practical skills in preparation for a career in Finance and Banking. Graduates from all backgrounds are considered and no previous knowledge of finance is assumed. A competence in quantitative skills, though not essential, would be an advantage.

Timetable / Hours

Available soon.

Entry Requirements

An honours degree (2H2 or higher) from a recognised degree awarding institution either in Ireland or elsewhere. An aptitude for Maths will be expected.

Note: Due to the considerable competition for our postgraduate programmes satisfying the minimum entry requirement is not a guarantee of a place. Depending on the programme of study applications will be assessed based on your academic grades and may also take into account your work/life experience. Applicants may also be required to attend for interview for specific programmes.

Award

Graduates will be eligible for the award of a Post Graduate Diploma in Finance.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will have enhanced career prospects for a wide variety of careers in the Financial Services Sector. Graduates will have the skill set to enter the industry in different roles either working with financial institutions or in a finance role within an organisation. Opportunities also exist for further study at Masters level.

Frequently Asked Questions

EU Fees for 2012/2013*

*The fees outlined for each course are provisional and are subject to change

For full-time postgraduate fees for 2012/13 click here

For part-time postgraduate fees for 2012/13 click here

For information on funding please see the following link: Fees and Funding