Professional Diploma in Applied Alternative Investments

Start Dates: TBC

Duration: Registration closes on the 24th January 2025

Location: Online

Accreditation: Level 9 on the QQI Framework

Full Fee: €1,595 (per module)
€4,785 (x3 modules)

Network Members Fee: €1,196 (per module)
€3,588 (x3 modules)

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Programme overview

FAST FACTS

The Professional Diploma in Applied Alternative Investments offers professionals in the funds industry a chance to expand their expertise in the rapidly growing alternative assets market. With alternative investments such as hedge funds, commodities, private equity, structured products, and real asset investments like infrastructure becoming mainstream, this programme equips participants with the essential knowledge to thrive in this evolving sector.

Given the breadth of alternative assets the programme will appeal to professionals working in the funds industry who want to develop expertise in alternative investments.

Method of Payment for this course: EFT only

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Programme Benefits

The overall aim of the programme is to develop your technical knowledge and skills in alternative investments. It will:

  • Advance your knowledge and understanding of valuation issues relevant to alternative investments and alternative investment funds
  • Progress your understanding of long-term trends in the demand for alternative investments
  • Deepen your knowledge and expertise in the range of alternative investment strategies
  • Introduce the relevance and importance of alternative investments to various types of investors
  • Develop your knowledge of legal and regulatory issues affecting alternative investment funds

Award

When you successfully complete the three modules of this programme, you will be awarded the Professional Diploma in Applied Alternative Investments from UCD (at postgraduate level 9).

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement for the programme are:

a) An honours degree and have at least one year’s experience in the funds industry

Or

b) Admission may also be considered for experienced professionals who do not meet the admission requirements as set out in a) where they can demonstrate learning through work and training which makes them a suitable candidate for the programme (i.e. they will have significant experience in a senior funds role with responsibility for decision-making).

Professional Body Membership

You must be a current member of the Institute, or become a member, to undertake this programme.

Membership is currently €40 per calendar year

Curriculum

  • Investment Valuation and Risk (NFQ Level 9, 10 ECTS)
  • Applied Alternative Investment Strategies (NFQ Level 9, 10 ECTS)
  • Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Alternative Investments (NFQ Level 9, 5 ECTS)

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