Start Dates: 04/02/2025
Duration: The programme is delivered online and it can be completed in 1 year (part-time).
Location: Online
Accreditation: This is a level 9 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications.
Full Fee: €5,280 - (€1,760 per module)
Network Members Fee: €3,960 - (€1,320 per module
Programme overview
The Professional Diploma in Artificial Intelligence Management in Financial Services is a level 9 UCD accredited programme aimed at both specialists and leaders responsible for AI deployment or managing AI teams.
The programme is designed to meet the needs of individuals aiming to deepen their knowledge of and insights (theory and practice) on AI in general and AI management in financial services. It focuses on AI developments within financial services and FinTech firms providing insights on issues which are key to AI management such as ethical and privacy concerns, how these are managed along with considering appropriate AI governance frameworks needed to ensure that the firm’s AI is operating in a responsible and safe manner.
In particular, the programme will be of interest to:
- Managers interested in developing or deepening their knowledge in the area of AI
- Managers interested in understanding the potential of AI to enhance business operations
- Managers who want to be able to apply AI to their corporate strategy and business transformation.
It will also be of interest to individuals currently holding a non-Artificial Intelligence (AI) managerial position, seeking to enhance their AI managerial career ambition and acquiring the pertinent AI management theory and practice, along with the required competencies and capabilities.
How you will benefit
On completing the Professional Diploma in Artificial Intelligence Management in Financial Services you will be expected to be able to:
Describe and explain the theory, practice and ethical considerations underpinning AI Management within a Financial Services firm or institution
Advise on and oversee the selection and implementation of new AI-driven business and services products and processes in a Financial Services Industry (FSI) provider
Formulate an AI Management strategy for a FSI firm bearing in mind recent sectoral developments and provide a brief on how recent sectoral and internal challenges and opportunities can be managed strategically
Ascertain and communicate clearly (using appropriate media) either orally or in writing, the AI Advantage for a FSI firm or institution
Draw on your programme learning, select and pursue academic or non-academic learning activities to progress your professional and personal career ambitions.
This programme will provide you with the knowledge and skills to:
- Deepen your understanding of AI developments within financial services and FinTech firms
- Shape long-term AI strategies in the Financial Services industry
- Ensure the ethical and compliant integration of AI in FSI
- Align responsible AI initiatives with business goals, managing external partnerships, and steering strategic foresight and operational excellence.
Duration & delivery
The programme is delivered online and it can be completed in 1 year (part-time). It is strongly recommended that students attend all their scheduled online lectures. Details and schedules for the delivery for each module are set out in the study guides accompanying each module.
Assessment
100% continuous assessment. The assessment is a combination of project work and continuous assessment. IOB programmes are largely delivered and assessed online. Students should ensure that they have appropriate equipment (laptop) and that appropriate software (including MS Office and Word) is available to them to participate in the programmes and related assessments.
Award
When you successfully complete this programme, you will be awarded a Professional Diploma in Artificial Intelligence Management in Financial Services from UCD.
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. To find out more, please visit iob.ie/programme/msc-financial-services
