Course objectives/learning outcomes

At the end of this programme, you will be able to

• Outline the theory and practice underpinning Digital Financial Services and Data Analytics in Financial Services.
• Critically assess and analyse the evolving dynamics of the financial services ecosystem, including traditional players, FinTechs, and TechFins.
• Explain the interdependency between Digital Financial Services and Data Analytics focussing on Financial Services firms’ operations and activities.
• Understand and leverage key transformational technologies such as AI, blockchain, and digital money, while effectively mitigating associated risks including ethical considerations to ensure responsible and fair use.
• Select and apply appropriate procedures, processes, tools, and programmes to facilitate the identification of key opportunities and managing various challenges associated with Digital Financial Services and Applied Data Analytics in Financial Services.
• Apply financial data analysis to crucial areas such as compliance, customer analytics, fraud detection, contact centre efficiency, web usage, and reputational analysis of social media.
• Communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with colleagues and key stakeholders regarding the principles and practices of Data Analytics in Financial Services.
• Plan and progress your career ambitions in the areas of Digital Financial Services and Data Analytics.

Who Should Attend

This programme is ideal for professionals in any area of financial services who aim to understand and successfully navigate the increasingly digitized and fast-changing sector and develop essential skills in data fluency.

It provides a robust theoretical and practical foundation in digital financial services, including key topics such as blockchain, digital money, and intrapreneurship. This will enable career starters to contribute effectively to digital projects and equip senior staff with the knowledge to manage technical teams and initiatives.

Whether you are on a general management or specialist track in credit, compliance, or another key domain, this programme is tailored to address your specific financial services use cases and business challenges in the digital era.

Graduates of this programme may progress to more specialised programmes within the suite offered by IOB

Course content

Students study three modules as follows:

• Digital Financial Services (NFQ Level 7, 5 ECTS)
• Introduction to Data Analytics for Financial Services (NFQ Level 7, 5 ECTS)
• Applications of Data Analytics in Digital Financial Services (NFQ Level 7, 5 ECTS)

Course delivery/duration

IOB programmes are largely delivered and assessed online. Students should ensure they have appropriate equipment (laptop), and that appropriate software (including MSOffice: Office and Word) is available to them to participate in the programme and related assessments (continuous assessments and exams).

There are no end of trimester exams for the this programme, all three modules are assessed on 100% continuous assessment.

Award
When you successfully complete this programme you will be awarded a Professional Certificate in Digital Financial Services and Data Analytics from UCD.

This is a level 7 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications.

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