Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Services (Securitisation)
Part time - DT396
Programme co-ordinator
Dr. Joseph Coughlan
School of Accounting and Finance
College of Business
DIT Aungier Street Dublin 2
T: 01 402 7068
E: joseph.coughlan@dit.ie
Duration
Closing date
This programme is open for application.
Start date
September 2013
Introduction
This programme is offered in conjunction with the Summit Finuas Network to honours graduates (or professional equivalents) that have experience in the financial services industry. The programme operates on a work-based learning philosophy with assignments based in the industry. It aims to aims to develop your analysis, business, legal and regulatory skills and competencies through a mixture of academic and practitioner-led modules on the key aspects of the financial services industry as they relate to securitisation.
Course Content
Modules
- Introduction to Securitisation
- Valuations in Securitisation
- Derivatives in Securitisation
- Investor Context in Securitisation
- Accounting for Securitisation
- Credit Management and Enhancement
- Regulatory Framework of Securitisation
- Legal Framework of Securitisation
- Funding and Implementation
- Ratings
- Group Consulting Project (Securitisation)
Location
School of Accounting and Finance, College of Business, DIT Aungier Street, Dublin 2
Timetable / Hours
Delivery is on a part-time evening basis mainly on Monday and Tuesday evenings (6.00 – 10.00). An occasional module may be delivered as 9.00am – 5.00pm given availability of industry specialists though this will be predominantly on Saturdays. There will be no more than four of these for the entire programme. There are four evening sessions per module spread throughout the academic year, as well as an induction seminar in November 2011. All modules are assessed by project work relevant to the industry.
Entry Requirements
An honours degree (2H2 or higher) from a recognised degree awarding institution either in Ireland or elsewhere, or an equivalent professional qualification. Candidates will also be expected to have experience in the financial services industry.
Candidates who do not meet these requirements but have significant experience in the sector may be accepted onto the programme on a case by case basis.
Award
Graduates will be eligible for the award of a Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Services (Securitisation).
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 at DIT.
Frequently Asked Questions
Application procedure is through the School of Accounting & Finance, College of Business, DIT. Please contact Dr. Joseph Coughlan, joseph.coughlan@dit.ie, for more information regarding course content or fees. The programme is supported the Summit Finuas Network.
Fees
For information on part time postgraduate fees for 2012/13 please click here
For information on funding please click on the following link: Fees and Funding
