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Prospectus 2014/2015Northern Ireland

The Institute of Bankingii

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Prospectus 2014/2015 Contents

Contents

02 | Welcome 03 | About your Institute 06 | Building Banking Excellence - the new Professional Education Framework 08 | New Programmes 10 | Roadmap to Qualifications and Designations 2014/2015 12 | Professional Designations - your badge of excellence

14 | Foundation Certificate

16 | Undergraduate Qualifications 18 | Certificate for Financial Advisers (CeFA®) 20 | Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP®) 22 | Professional Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention 24 | Professional Certificate in People Management 26 | University Diploma in Financial Services 28 | Professional Certificate in Wealth Management 30 | Professional Diploma in SME Credit 32 | Professional Diploma in Financial Services (Professional Banker)

34 | Degree 34 | Bachelor of Financial Services

36 | Postgraduate Qualifications 38 | MSc/Graduate Diploma in Financial Services 40 | MSc/Graduate Diploma/Professional Diploma in Banking 42 | Professional Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention 44 | Professional Certificate in Data Protection 46 | Professional Diploma in Governance and Risk 48 | MSc in Compliance

50 | Certified Bank Director

52 | Certified Investment Fund Director

Registering to a programme 54 | Frequently Asked Questions 56 | Why should you study with us? 58 | How we help you pass your module 60 | Terms and Conditions including the Semester Start and Closing Dates

64 | Examination Schedule

66 | Conference and Learning Centre

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Welcome

Welcome

Welcome to our 2014/2015 prospectus. It will give you a good overview of the wide range of programmes that we offer to help you develop and build your career in financial services. Drop by our website, www.iob.ie, to find out even more.As a member of the Institute of Banking you are part of a 32,000-strong community working in banking and international financial services throughout the island of Ireland. A recognised College of University College Dublin (UCD), the Institute is a not-for-profit organisation and the largest professional membership body in Ireland.

At the heart of the Institute is our mission which is to make a defining contribution to the renewal of professional standards and the standing of Irish banking and financial services. Education is the bedrock of any profession and it is the essential basis of professional standards. We are committed to enhancing our members’ knowledge, skills and qualifications so that you can meet and exceed customer and regulatory expectations.

In January 2014 the Institute launched the new Professional Education Framework for banking professionals. This is a landmark initiative which, we believe, is an essential pillar in rebuilding customers’ confidence in Irish banking and in restoring the self-esteem and purpose of those working in banking.

Developed in consultation with the banking sector and UCD, the Framework defines a professional pathway and provides a core set of qualifications for everyone in banking – from foundation to board director level. You can find out more about the Framework on page six of this prospectus and on our website where you can download or order the specific Framework brochure.

As part of the Institute, you can access our cost-effective, university-level programmes, from professional certificates to masters degrees. You can also avail of a number of other membership benefits (see page five).

Did you know we are one of Ireland’s biggest providers of e-learning and online Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? We deliver 28 online programmes to over 20,000 users.

We are committed to offering you flexible, top quality education options and we are continually developing new programmes and online tools to help you learn. You can access our eLearning and CPD on your PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone.

Of course, we continue to hold lectures, seminars and other events in our learning centre at our premises on North Wall Quay, right in the heart of Dublin’s International Financial Services Centre, and in other locations around Ireland.

Lifelong learning is an essential aspect of a professional career. We are here to help and support you.

Warm regards,

Michael FeeneyChief Executive, The Institute of Banking

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About your Institute


WHAT WE DO

We are a centre of excellence in banking and financial services education. As the standout industry educator and a recognised college of University College Dublin (UCD), we offer professional qualifications of the highest standard.

Through our Professional Education Framework, we provide a professional pathway and a core set of industry qualifications for everyone in banking, whatever your age, experience, career stage, role, qualifications, specialism and ambition. The Framework supports you in developing your transferable skills, enhancing your capability and confidence to avail of new opportunities. It sustains your skills set and employability in the context of changing industry and organisational needs.

By studying with us, you can chart and develop your career pathway, building your CV with relevant and practical qualifications, ranging from certificates and diplomas to degree and masters or postgraduate qualifications.

We ensure that, when necessary, our programmes and CPD modules give you the education, current knowledge and skills you need to meet the Financial Conduct Authority’s regulatory requirements.

Our executive and specialist programmes are designed for non-executive directors, senior executives and high-potential managers within the financial services sector.

We support the development of members who become the industry leaders of tomorrow.

We enable you to study part-time through our online and face to face lectures and workshops.

We frequently update our programmes and introduce new programmes to ensure we meet the evolving needs of our members and our industry.

We offer you programmes and modules in a wide range of areas, including:

– Bank Directorship– Banking in a Digital Age– Compliance– Corporate Finance– Credit– Customer Experience Management– Ethics and Corporate Governance– Financial Advice– Financial Crime Prevention– People Management– Strategy and Innovation in Retail Financial Services– Wealth and Asset Finance

As one of the oldest banking institutes in the world, we sustain and build on our history of academic excellence coupled with practical relevance. We focus on providing innovative and flexible education options to equip you for the fast-changing world of banking and financial services.


WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1898, the Institute has more than 32,000 individual members. We are the largest professional body on the island of Ireland.

Our staff carry out the day-to-day work of running the Institute and we have subject matter experts, lecturers and examiners who work with us. Our governing Council represents our individual and corporate members on the island of Ireland. The Council works through an executive committee, a membership services committee, an education committee and a finance and audit committee.

EDUCATiON SERViCES

The Institute is the leading professional education body for those working in banking and financial services throughout Ireland.

We are a recognised college of University College Dublin (UCD). Our programmes draw on the strengths and expertise of both our Institute and UCD, as well as those of our national and international educational and professional partners. When you complete one of our programmes, you receive your academic award from UCD.

Our programmes are designed for those with professional or school-leaving qualifications and graduates who want to pursue management or careers in banking and financial services.

We offer a diverse range of certificates and diplomas, which are designed to give you immediately applicable skills and technical expertise. Each certificate and diploma develops your understanding of the financial services industry, gives you analytical skills and practical knowledge in a specialist field and, where relevant, enables you to meet and exceed both customer and regulatory requirements.

Our degree and postgraduate programmes give you the knowledge, competencies, decision making skills and vision you need to become a future leader and to ensure that our industry is at the front line of international best practice.

PROFESSiONAL DESiGNATiONS

Our education and qualification structure includes a number of professional designations, including:

– Certified Bank Director– Certified Data Protection Officer – Certified Financial Crime Prevention Practitioner – Certified Investment Fund Director– Chartered Banker– Professional Banker

With these designations, we recognise those members who have the education and experience to be effective specialists and managers in banking and financial services.

OUR PROGRAMMES

Our comprehensive portfolio of programmes includes professional certificates and diplomas, degree and masters or postgraduate qualifications. Through our credit accumulation system, modules within our programmes are awarded European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits.

No matter what your current role is or what your career goals are, you will find a programme that helps you to do your job better, enhances your promotion prospects, and enables you to meet and exceed both customer and regulatory requirements.




PATHWAY TO FURTHER QUALiFiCATiONS

Our qualification structure is built on a credit accumulation system. If you have school-leaving qualifications, for example, the system gives you a direct pathway to progress from a professional certificate to a diploma and on to a university degree and postgraduate qualifications.

For example, when you pass the two-module Professional Certificate in People Management, it counts as two modules towards the University Diploma in Financial Services. The University Diploma in Financial Services is Stage 1 of the Bachelor of Financial Services degree programme. MEMBERSHiP BENEFiTS

Anyone who works in banking and financial services, or who is interested in doing so, can join our Institute. The cost of membership is currently c40 a year and as a member, you:

– Are part of Ireland’s largest professional body– Can learn about the latest industry trends and be kept up-to-

date with news from the Institute in our journal, Banking Ireland, which we issue twice a year

– Can sign up for our relevant and practical education programmes, which are designed by industry and academic experts

– Are invited to our regular seminars and events, some of which are free of charge

– Can avail of a discounted rate on membership fees to the UCD Sports and Fitness Centre.

STUDENT BENEFiTS

The Institute of Banking is a recognised college of UCD, Ireland’s largest university.

You benefit by obtaining academic awards from UCD.

You benefit from the flexibility of our programmes, allowing you to study at your own pace.

As a student, you can use our online My Institute, which gives you state-of-the-art supports, including:– e-Induction, a user-friendly programme for you to learn about

studying with us

– Online student account management, where you can change your details, register for exams etc.

– Live and pre-recorded webinars (online lectures)– Exam supports, including learning plans and sample/past exam

papers.

OTHER ACTiViTiES

Continuing Professional DevelopmentLifelong learning is vital for our professional community. Keeping your qualifications and knowledge up-to-date enables you to meet and exceed customer and regulatory requirements.

We provide CPD for:– Certified Bank Directors– Certified Investment Fund Directors– Chartered Bankers– Professional Bankers

Our comprehensive and cost-effective CPD programme includes:– Online courses on MyCPD, the online learning portal we

developed with LIA– Topical webinars– Lectures in locations around Ireland– Accreditation for CPD hours of company events and programmes– An online CPD record where you can manage and return your

CPD hours.

Many of our qualifications count for CPD hours. Find out more about our CPD schemes and services at www.iob.ie/CPD.

ACTiVE iN EUROPE

We are an active member of the European Bank Training Network (EBTN), which brings together over 25 various banking institutes in Europe and promotes joint education, training and research initiatives.



Building Banking Excellence – the new Professional Education Framework

We all know that the traditional world of banking in Ireland has irrevocably changed. This is both a challenge and an opportunity. We in the Institute of Banking have responded by developing the Professional Education Framework, a new education initiative, which we believe will make an important contribution to building banking excellence.

Developed in consultation with the banks and UCD, the Professional Education Framework is a professional pathway that provides a new standard of core qualifications for everyone in banking, from foundation to board director level. It is open to everyone, whatever the person’s age, career stage, qualifications, experience, specialism and ambition.

ADVANCiNG PROFESSiONAL EXCELLENCE

We believe that education is the bedrock of any profession. It grounds people in a common body of knowledge and skills. It builds competence, capability and confidence. It is the essential basis of professional standards.

In developing the new Framework, we have ensured that it responds to the expectations of customers, the industry’s changing business needs and the requirements of regulation. For those working in banking, developing transferable skills, increasing career flexibility to avail of new opportunities and sustaining employability have never been more important.

ACADEMiC AND PROFESSiONAL

The Framework consists of four professional programmes – Foundation Certificate, Professional Banker, Chartered Banker and Certified Bank Director.

The Professional Banker and Chartered Banker programmes are underpinned by academic awards from UCD. On successful completion of these awards, graduates gain the professional designations “Professional Banker” and “Chartered Banker” from the Institute of Banking. The Foundation Certificate and the professional designation “Certified Bank Director” are also awarded by the Institute.


HOW CAN iT MAKE A DiFFERENCE?

it meets customers’ expectationsIn a recent survey we learned that 70% of customers expect their banker to have a professional qualification. Professionalism, helpfulness and knowledge are the top three qualities where customers look for confidence in bankers. The new Framework, with its core set of qualifications, can make a major contribution to rebuilding customers’ confidence in Irish banking.

it establishes a fundamental education structure for the banking professionFor the first time in Irish banking, this new Professional Education Framework structures a core set of qualifications that will help define the profession. it provides high quality benchmarked educationThe Framework offers two core academic awards from UCD. These are the Professional Diploma in Financial Services and the Professional Diploma in Banking.

Along with these core awards, the Professional Banker programme provides routes to additional qualifications in the specialist areas of SME Credit and Wealth Management. On successful completion, graduates will be awarded professional certificates and diplomas from UCD.

For holders of Degrees (or an equivalent qualification) the Chartered Banker programme provides routes to two new academic awards, the Graduate Diploma in Banking and the MSc in Banking.

it positions and enables banking staff to avail of new opportunitiesThose working in banking have to adapt to the changing needs of their organisations. The Framework supports them in developing transferable skills, enhancing their flexibility, capability and confidence to avail of new opportunities, sustaining their skills set and employability in the context of the changing organisational needs.

it supports organisational change and renewalMany banks are working to refresh and strengthen their culture and values. Many are currently reshaping their business models to ensure sustainable profitability. Competent and confident staff are fundamental to this renewal and to the effective embedding of change in the fabric of the organisation.

The Framework therefore supports the banks’ strategic organisational development through increasing the capacity and flexibility of the workforce and meeting their changed and emerging business needs.

it recognises the prior investment of banks and their staffBanks and their staff have already made a significant investment in staff development. The Framework recognises prior learning and is designed to ensure they get value from that prior investment.


New Programmes

We are committed to meeting the evolving needs of our members and industry. With that commitment in mind, we are delighted to introduce a number of new programmes for the 2014/2015 academic year.

Professional Diploma in SME Credit

For more information see page 30

Professional Diploma in Governance and Risk


Professional Diploma in Financial Services (Professional Banker)


Professional Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention


MSc/GraduateDiploma/ProfessionalDiploma inBanking (Chartered Banker)


Professional Certificate in Wealth Management


Professional Certificate in Data Protection


MSc in Compliance


New Programmes

Prospectus 2013/2014 09New/Recent Programmes

Roadmap to Qualifications and Designations*

10 The Institute of Banking Roadmap to Qualifications and Designations

Qualification Designation

Undergraduate

Foundation Certificate


Professional Certificate in People Management

University Diploma in Financial Services



DEGREE

Bachelor of Financial Services

ifs SCHOOL OF FiNANCE

Certificate for Financial Advisers (CeFA®)

Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP®)

Professional Banker

Professional Diploma in Financial Services

Roadmap to Qualifications and Designations*

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Postgraduate

CertifiedBankDirector

Certified Investment Fund Director

MSc/Graduate Diploma in Financial Services

MSc/Graduate Diploma/Professional Diploma in Banking

CharteredBanker

CDPO


MSc in Compliance

CFCPPProfessional Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention


* Professional designations are a recognition of educational achievement and professional standing. They are an endorsement of academic qualifications, professional knowledge and experience.

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WHAT ARE THEY?

Professional designations are a recognition of educational achievement and professional standing. They are an endorsement of academic qualifications, professional knowledge and experience. They are your badge of excellence in your profession.

Holders of designations are entitled to use certain qualifying letters or titles after their name. Examples are Chartered Banker and Professional Banker. The Institute awards a number of professional designations.

WHY ARE THEY iMPORTANT?

The Institute’s programmes and the designations leading from them are portable and several of them are leading international designations with world wide reputation.

Designations are important because they meet the expectations of customers and regulatory requirements.

WHAT ROLE DOES CPD PLAY AND WHY iS iT NECESSARY?

Learning and professional development does not stop once you have obtained your qualification. It is a process which continues for the rest of your professional life to ensure that you can keep up-to-date and maintain your professional knowledge, skills and competence. This applies to banking as well as many other professions. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is therefore central to sustaining a professional designation and integral to life long learning.

CPD is a mandatory regulatory requirement to maintain certain banking and financial services designations.

The Institute of Banking offers a comprehensive range of CPD online programmes, seminars, events and other services. The Institute has the largest CPD management system in Ireland with over 20,000 registered members.

Professional Designations – your badge of excellence

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Certified Bank DirectorOn successful completion of the Certified Bank Director programme, participants are invited by the Institute of Banking to apply for the professional designation of Certified Bank Director.

Designates who complete the requisite Continuing Professional Development are entitled to use the designation ‘Certified Bank Director’.

Route: Certified Bank Director programme (see page 50)

Certified Investment Fund DirectorOn successful completion of the Certified Investment Fund Director programme, participants are invited by the Institute of Banking to apply for the professional designation of Certified Investment Fund Director.

Designates who complete the requisite Continuing Professional Development are entitled to use the designation ‘Certified Investment Fund Director’.

Route: Certified Investment Fund Director (see page 52)

Chartered BankerChartered Banker is the gold standard, internationally recognised professional designation, awarded jointly by the Institute of Banking and the Chartered Banker Institute (Scotland). Chartered Bankers are recognised as well equipped for a leadership role in banking.

Designates who complete the requisite Continuing Professional Development are entitled to use the designation ‘Chartered Banker’.

Route:Professional Diploma in Banking (see page 40)

Graduate Diploma in Financial Services (see page 38)

Professional BankerProfessional Banker is a prestigious professional designation awarded by the Institute of Banking. Professional Bankers are recognised for their knowledge of and proficiency in banking. It is a fundamental acquirement for those seeking to develop and advance a career in banking, including management roles.

Designates who complete the requisite Continuing Professional Development are entitled to use the designation, ‘Professional Banker’.

Route: Professional Diploma in Financial Services (see page 32)

Certified Financial Crime Prevention Practitioner (CFCPP)

Those who complete the Professional Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention Level 9 programme and who, as members or associate members of ACOI, complete the requisite Continuing Professional Development will be entitled to use the designation ‘CFCPP’ - Certified Financial Crime Prevention Practitioner.

Route: Professional Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention (see page 42)

Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO)

Those who complete the Professional Certificate in Data Protection programme and who, as members or associate members of ACOI, complete the requisite Continuing Professional Development will be entitled to use the designation ‘CDPO’ - Certified Data Protection Officer.

Route: Professional Certificate in Data Protection (see page 44)

Professional Designations – your badge of excellence


WHO iS THiS PROGRAMME FOR?

The Foundation Certificate is a short online programme that is suitable for everyone. It has been specially developed in an interesting and interactive learning format.

For those new to banking it provides a good introduction to three key areas of the profession: the banking model, ethics and regulation. For those already in banking and more established in their career, it will refresh and provide a point of reflection on these essential topics.

HOW YOU WiLL BENEFiT

On successful completion of this programme you will have a clear understanding of your professional and ethical responsibilities to customers and to wider society, informed by knowledge of:

– The banking model (how a bank functions and the key services a bank provides)

– Banking regulation (including what regulation means for bankers in their roles and regulation that protects the interests of customers)

– Ethics (with an emphasis on trust and the standards required to uphold the duty of care to customers).





CURRiCULUM

You study one module covering three topics:

- The Banking Model

- Regulation

- Ethics

AWARD


The Foundation Certificate does not carry any academic credits (ECTS) and does not form part of a university award.

DELiVERY

Online

DURATiON

Minimum four hours

ASSESSMENT

Online MCQ exam, available on demand, at a time that suits you.

FEES

c10 for the module including all three topics.

ENTRY REQUiREMENTS

Open to everyone who is a member of the Institute.

PROFESSiONAL BODY MEMBERSHiP

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

Membership is currently c40 per calendar year.

EXEMPTiONS

Holders of the APA and/or QFA designations will receive an exemption from Regulation.

CONTiNUiNG PROFESSiONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)

Two CPD hours will be awarded to APA, QFA, LCOI, Professional Banker and Chartered Banker holders in the year that they complete the Foundation programme.

iNTERESTED? NEXT STEPS

For further information on this programme and to register online visit www.iob.ie/foundationcert


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Undergraduate Qualifications







DEGREE


Professional Banker



This programme is designed for those employed in a financial services company who engage in the provision of financial advice to consumers. It provides advisers with a thorough understanding of the principles of good advice and the financial services industry.

The Certificate for Financial Advisers (CeFA®) consists of four modules (seven units) that will enable you to develop an extensive knowledge and understanding of UK financial regulation, investments, retirement planning and protection and the risks that go with them.

The Institute of Banking provides CeFA® for its members in Northern Ireland under a special arrangement with ifs School of Finance. The ifs School of Finance will award successful candidates the CeFA® qualification.

BENEFiTS FOR YOU AND YOUR ORGANiSATiON

- Detail the purpose and structure of the UK financial services environment;

- Explain underlying investment principles and describe, compare and contrast the features and functions of commonly used investment products and make recommendations that best match client needs to product features;

- Explain the aims and strategies of retirement planning and the purpose and scope of financial protection;

- Identify customer needs and formulate suitable financial solutions within the regulatory and ethical framework.





CURRiCULUM You study four modules as follows:

– UK Financial Regulation

– Investment and Risks

– Retirement Planning and Protection

– Assessment of Investment Advice Knowledge

ASSESSMENT

End of semester examination

Multiple choice questions and case study

Units 1 to 6Passmark: 70%Exam duration: 60 minutes

Unit 7Passmark: 70%Exam duration: 120 minutes

REGiSTRATiON ELECTRONiC EXAMiNATiONS

In conjunction with ifs School of Finance and Pearson VUE, the Institute of Banking offers CeFA® for all registrations, by way of electronic examination.

ENTRY REQUiREMENTS

The second level education requirements for employment in financial institutions are acceptable for entry to the programme.

FEES

c270 per module PROFESSiONAL BODY MEMBERSHiP

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

Membership is currently c40per calendar year.


01 For further information on this programme including Syllabus Summary and Learning Supports visit www.iob.ie

02 Before registering, read the ‘Registering to a Programme’ section on pages 54-63

03 Complete your registration online at www.iob.ie


* In compliance with UCD’s regulations on Prior Approved Learning, candidates who successfully complete (or who have completed) ifs modules will receive up to a maximum of 15 ECTS credits towards the 60 credits necessary to be awarded the University Diploma in Financial Services.



The Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP®) will give you the fundamental knowledge and understanding of mortgage products required to give advice (in compliance with FCA rules), identify more quickly questions that ought to be referred to a specialist, as well as providing greater confidence in handling customer enquiries and providing customers with a better service.

This three-module (seven unit) qualification is for those who are, or hope to be involved in selling or advising on mortgages and related investment products. Please note that the Institute of Banking will provide, as part of the learning supports, a Northern Ireland specific work book which details the Northern Ireland specific material. The Institute has tailored this material to reflect the different legislative background in Northern Ireland (The Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice offered by ifs School of Finance is based on the law and legislation in England and Wales).

This programme has been approved by the Financial Services Skills Council as an appropriate qualification for those wishing to offer mortgage advice and is the industry benchmark qualification. It has been accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and is incorporated into the National Qualifications Framework at level 3. The ifs School of Finance will award successful candidates the CeMAP® qualification.


On successful completion of this programme, you will be able to:

- Detail the purpose and structure of the UK financial services environment;

- Describe the house buying process, explaining the roles of the various actors and the legal requirements;

- Explain the mortgage application process;

- Compare and contrast the various mortgage products and repayment methods;

- Summarise the main post completion events and illustrate the process involved in dealing with mortgage arrears;

- Identify customer needs and make suitable recommendations.





CURRiCULUM

You study three modules for the Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP®) comprising:

- CeMAP® 1: UK Financial Regulation

- CeMAP® 2: Mortgages

- CeMAP® 3: Assessment of Mortgage Advice Knowledge

ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE


Multiple choice questions and case study

CeMAP® 1

Passmark: 70%Duration: 60 minutes

CeMAP® 2


CeMAP® 3


REGiSTRATiON ELECTRONiC EXAMiNATiONS

In conjunction with ifs School of Finance and Pearson VUE, the Institute of Banking offers CeMAP® for all registrations, by way of electronic examination.

ENTRY REQUiREMENTS

The second level education requirements for employment in financial institutions are acceptable for entry to the programme.

FEES




01 For further information on this programme including Syllabus Summary and Learning Supports visit www.iob.ie


03 Complete your registration online at www.iob.ie





This programme is relevant to virtually every sector in financial services. Financial crime is an escalating worldwide problem, unrestricted by jurisdictions and physical boundaries. Preventative measures including educating staff on financial crime awareness and detection are key defenses.

The Professional Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention addresses the main types of financial crime as well as the policies, procedures and internal controls intended to prevent it.

This programme has been accredited by the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland and is incorporated into the National Framework of Qualifications (ROI) at level 7. This corresponds to level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework for England, Wales and Northern Ireland and level 5 on the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.



- Explain the nature of financial crime and describe its manifestations in financial services;

- Outline the legal and regulatory frameworks relating to financial crime;

- Identify different types of financial crime and money laundering activities perpetrated against financial services providers;

- Analyse the risks of financial crime to financial services providers and implement the controls, policies and procedures to mitigate the risks and prevent financial crime.





CURRiCULUM

You study one module as follows:

- Financial Crime Prevention (5 ECTS)

AWARD

When you successfully complete this programme you will be awarded a Professional Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention from UCD.

ASSESSMENT


Written, essay-style questions

The pass mark is 40% in allmodules in line with UCDacademic policy.

Exam duration: 120 minutes

ENTRY REQUiREMENTS

The second level educational requirements for employment in financial institutions are acceptable for entry to the Professional Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention.

FEES

c500


You must be a currentmember of the Instituteor become a member, toundertake this programme.



01 For further information on this programme including Syllabus Summary, Learning Supports, CPD Accreditation visit www.iob.ie

02 Check exam dates in the Examination Schedule on pages 64-65


04 Complete your registration online at www.iob.ie or download the registration form and submit to the Institute






This two-module qualification will appeal to you if you are newly appointed to a team leadership or people management role in financial services, or if you wish to equip yourself for such roles. In an increasingly competitive market for financial services, business performance is driven by the skills, knowledge and behaviour of the staff delivering the service to customers. As they manage this critical interface, effective people managers are vital to the success within the financial services industry. Moreover, the skills necessary to be an effective team leader or manager can be different from the technical skills that get people promoted to these positions.

This qualification has been accredited by the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland and is incorporated into the National Framework of Qualifications (ROI) at level 7. This corresponds to level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework for England, Wales and Northern Ireland and level 5 on the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.



– Describe the role, responsibilities and importance of the people manager in financial services and discuss the key attributes of a successful people manager

– Explain how perceptions and attitudes affect the way in which individuals work and learn in organisations

– Outline the people manager’s role in developing and implementing HR strategy including planning and recruitment

– Discuss the role of people manager as coach in employee development and career management, including planning, recruitment, managing underperformance and absence management

– Design a plan to implement a change programme

– Discuss the impact of culture and managing multicultural teams on the organisation.


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CURRiCULUM

You study two modules as follows:

- Team Leadership (5 ECTS)

- Leading for Strategic Advantage (5 ECTS)

AWARD

When you successfully complete this programme you will be awarded a Professional Certificate in People Management from UCD.

ASSESSMENT

End of semester examinations

Written, essay style questions

The pass mark is 40% in all modules in line with UCD academic policy.


ENTRY REQUiREMENTS

The second level educational requirements for employment in financial institutions are acceptable for entry to the Professional Certificate in People Management.

FEES





01 For further information on this programme including Syllabus Summary, Learning Supports, Recognised Prior Learning (Exemptions), CPD Accreditation visit www.iob.ie




I recently obtained an officer role and believe this programme gave me a better

understanding of being a manager and the responsibilities of this position. This programme is very practical for my new role. It helped me improve my communication skills and how best to deal with different personalities. I recommend this programme

to anyone wanting a management position or has recently obtained a management role.”

Christine KerrFirst Trust





The University Diploma in Financial Services is aimed at those who aspire to a management position in financial services and also offers a route to life-long learning. It is recognised in all sectors of the industry as a relevant qualification and is an excellent educational foundation for a management career in the industry. The University Diploma in Financial Services is a general entry point to the Institute’s qualification structure and is designed for those with school leaving qualifications, or those who have completed modules within the professional certificates and/or professional diplomas.

This University Diploma is also Stage 1 of the Bachelor of Financial Services degree subject to successful completion of Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and An Introduction to Financial Accounting Information. So when a candidate has completed the University Diploma in Financial Services, they may have also completed Stage 1 of the three Stage Bachelor of Financial Services qualification.


On successful completion of this qualification, you will be able to:

– Describe the basic theories and practices underpinning the modules you study

– Evaluate relevant information and formulate strategies to resolve well-defined problems

– Communicate effectively with peers, supervisors and clients

– Undertake further study with a degree of autonomy

– Manage your learning as the curriculum offers opportunities to broaden your knowledge across a wide range of financial services activities as well as providing the ability to engage in certain specialisation.



CURRiCULUM

You can attain the University Diploma in Financial Services by:

Completing 12 modules (60 ECTS*) from the Certificate for Financial Advisers (CeFA®), Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP®), Professional Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention and the Professional Certificate in People Management programmes including the University Diploma in Financial Services specific modules outlined below:

- An Introduction to Financial Accounting Information (5 ECTS)

- An Introduction to Marketing (5 ECTS)

- Information for Management Decision Making (5 ECTS)

- Macroeconomics (5 ECTS)

- Marketing Implementation (5 ECTS)

- Microeconomics (5 ECTS)

AWARD

When you successfully complete this programme you will be awarded a University Diploma in Financial Services from UCD.

ASSESSMENT

For the specific University Diploma in Financial Services modules listed: End of semester examinations

Written, essay-style and/or calculation based questions


Exam duration: 120 minutes ENTRY REQUiREMENTS

The second level educational requirements for employment in financial institutions are acceptable for entry to the University Diploma in Financial Services.

FEES

For the specific University Diploma in Financial Services modules listed: c410 per module









This programme was part-time so I could

complete it at my own pace whilst working. Having completed this diploma, I now have the option of completing the BFS

degree. This programme was an excellent opportunity to obtain a qualification and further my understanding of the financial services sector.”

Samantha McNeilly Danske Bank






The Professional Certificate in Wealth Management is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of those individuals working in the wealth management area or those providing advice, or seeking to provide advice to customers on wealth management solutions within the banking sector. Wealth management is now a key function of the banking sector, with an increasing requirement for understanding the risk and return of different types of assets and the construction of suitable portfolios of assets for the provision of long-term wealth management solutions for customers.



– Explain the concepts of risk and return of investment assets, portfolio management strategy and long term financial planning

– Analyse the types of assets (stocks, bonds, real estate, and alternative assets) involved in investment portfolio construction

– Describe the fundamental principles of asset allocation in investment portfolios appropriate to private individuals and the tools used to construct investment portfolios

– Assess the trade off between a customer’s financial requirements and risk tolerance, in developing long term wealth management solutions

– Describe how portfolios can be aligned to meet the needs of different categories of private individuals

– Evaluate the appropriate investment management strategies for customers at different stages of the lifecycle

– Negotiate and recommend appropriate changes to customers’ existing financial plans to accommodate and reflect their changed circumstances

– Communicate effectively with stakeholders (particularly clients and customers) on the features and benefits of investment strategies and products.



CURRiCULUM

You study one module as follows:

- Wealth Management

AWARD

When you successfully complete this programme you will be awarded a Professional Certificate in Wealth Management from UCD.

ASSESSMENT

Students will be assessed by way of a written exam and continuous assessment, in which they will be required to produce a detailed financial plan and test the plan against changes in market conditions and customers’ changing needs.

The pass mark is 40% in line with UCD academic policy.


ENTRY REQUiREMENTS

Candidates eligible for admission to this programme must have three years’ experience in a relevant banking role and have 30 ECTS from the Certificate for Financial Advisers (CeFA®), Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP®), Professional Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention, Professional Certificate in People Management and University Diploma in Financial Services programmes or equivalent.

FEES

c495

You may be required to purchase a textbook/etextbook. Please contact the Institute for further information.


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



01 For further information on this programme including Syllabus Summary, Learning Supports, CPD Accreditation visit www.iob.ie



04 To register for this programme download the application/registration form online at www.iob.ie and submit to the Institute




WHO iS THE PROGRAMME FOR?

This programme is designed to meet the needs of:– SME relationship managers and their lending portfolio support

staff

– Credit underwriters

– Loan administration and credit policy officers

– Accountants, Lawyers and other professionals who provide SME advisory services

– Credit review staff who are responsible for ensuring that lending and credit delivery standards are complied with

– Internal Audit staff who assess whether the credit management standards are fit for purpose and are being complied with

– Credit Portfolio Managers who are responsible for identifying and managing excessive credit concentrations in the loan book, forecasting loan losses and estimating provisions

– Marketing staff who design and promote credit products

– Financial Control staff with responsibility for budget setting, capital allocation, financial performance evaluation and financial/regulatory reporting.


The programme is a specialist education programme that offers a unique, independent, university-level qualification.

The programme will equip participants with an analytical framework for identifying and conducting the credit risk assessment of:

– Viable and sustainable trading SME businesses focusing on the principal SME exposure sectors of the banks

– Fundamentally viable trading SME businesses burdened with an overhang of property related debt that is non-core to the business.

It will also:

– Introduce the structuring options which are specific to the case studies

– Enhance the skills of relationship managers and credit analyst in managing credit risks to help mitigate potential loan losses

– Support the banks’ strategic plans for addressing their SME distressed businesses.



CURRiCULUM

You study three modules as follows:

- SME Credit Risk Assessment

- SME Financing and Distressed Credit Analysis

- Principles of Credit Risk

AWARD

When you successfully complete this programme you will be awarded a Professional Diploma in SME Credit from UCD.

ASSESSMENT

End of semester examinations

For the modules SME Credit Risk Assessment and SME Financing and Distressed Credit Analysis:

Combination of continuous assessment (multiple choice questions) and written, essay-style questions.



For the module Principles of Credit Risk:

Combination of continuous assessment (multiple choice questions) and written, essay-style questions.



ENTRY REQUiREMENTS

Candidates eligible for admission to this programme must have three years’ business experience in a credit related role in the financial services industry and have successfully completed 10 ECTS from the Certificate for Financial Advisers (CeFA®), Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP®), Professional Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention, Professional Certificate in People Management and University Diploma in Financial Services programmes or equivalent.

Admission will also be considered from experienced professionals, where they demonstrate experience through employment and work which makes them suitable for the programme (i.e they will have worked in a credit role with responsibility for credit decisions in financial services institutions.)

DELiVERY

Online, workshops, webinars

PROGRAMME DURATiON

We would recommend that participants study the programme over at least two semesters.

FEES

SME Credit Risk Assessment c495

SME Financing and Distressed Credit Analysis c495

Principles of Credit Risk c475

You may be required to purchase a textbook/etextbook for certain modules. Please contact the Institute for further information.











The Professional Banker programme is aimed at everyone working in banking, including those who work in or aspire to work in roles with management responsibilities. It broadens and deepens your knowledge of the practice of banking, customer relationship management and, particularly, credit risk management.


This highly practical and applicable programme offers you a blend of academic knowledge and professional skills.

Specifically, it will:

- Broaden and deepen your technical understanding of the main activities in banking and associated risks

- Develop a highly marketable and transferable skill set, including decision making, problem-solving, communication and analytic skills

- Enhance your critical awareness and understanding of the contemporary issues in financial services.

PROFESSiONAL DESiGNATiON

Members who complete the Professional Diploma in Financial Services, and who commit to completing Continuing Professional Development hours, will be entitled to use the designation Professional Banker.

Professional Bankers are recognised for their knowledge of and proficiency in banking. It is a fundamental acquirement for those seeking to develop and advance a career in banking, including management roles.





CURRiCULUM

You study three core modules and choose one of six optional modules.

Core modules:- Principles and Practice of

Banking


- Customer Experience Management

Optional modules:- SME Credit Risk

Assessment


- Personal Debt Management and Personal Insolvency

- Wealth Management

- Banking in a Digital Age

- Business Management

AWARD

When you successfully complete this programme you will be awarded a Professional Diploma in Financial Services from UCD.

ASSESSMENT

Combination of continuous assessment and written exams.


Exam duration:Core modules: Principles of Credit Risk and Customer Experience Management modules: 120 minutes

Principles and Practice of Banking module: 180 minutes

Optional modules: 180 minutes ENTRY REQUiREMENTS

Entry to the Professional Banker programme requires that you have:

- Three years’ relevant experience and 30 ECTS from the Certificate for Financial Advisers (CeFA®), Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP®), Professional Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention, Professional Certificate in People Management and University Diploma in Financial Services programmes or equivalent, or

- Three years’ relevant experience and a degree in business or a relevant cognate discipline

DELiVERY

Online, workshops, lectures.

PROGRAMME DURATiON

Minimum of 30 months for new entrants.

Minimum of 12 months for QFA holders.

FEES

c475 for each core module and c495 for each optional module.


CONTiNUiNG PROFESSiONAL DEVELOPMENT

Once you hold the Professional Banker designation you will be required to complete 20 CPD hours annually (which also meets the CPD requirements of QFA holders under the Minimum Competency Code). The Institute of Banking will provide all of the required CPD content online. In addition, it will provide a number of seminars annually at no additional cost, to CPD members.











Degree



The Bachelor of Financial Services (BFS) Degree addresses the educational needs of those who wish to develop management and senior management careers in financial services. The BFS provides those who work in banking with an ideal opportunity to acquire a university degree, which is recognised and supported by the financial services industry.While providing a broad business foundation, this programme also examines contemporary issues of importance to the financial services industry. A key feature of this programme is that it merges academic knowledge with relevant professional skills and has been developed by both industry and academic subject leaders. Different modules involve various delivery approaches from a combination of eLearning and workshops to full days of lectures. The BFS is designed with those working full-time in mind, and is flexible so that candidates can continue to pursue their career goals while studying.


Upon successful completion of the BFS degree graduates are expected to be able to:

– Demonstrate a solid conceptual and practical understanding of contemporary issues in banking and financial services in an Irish and global context

– Apply concepts and techniques to evaluate complex business problems to aid decision making

– Develop and critically evaluate strategy and the sustainability of business models in banking and financial services

– Integrate learning into professional practice to take responsibility for personal and professional development.


Members who complete Stage 2, and who commit to completing Continuing Professional Development hours, will be entitled to use the designation Professional Banker.

Professional Bankers are recognised for their knowledge of and proficiency in banking. It is a fundamental acquirement for those seeking to develop and advance a career in banking, including management roles.


Prospectus 2014/2015 35Degree

CURRiCULUMThe BFS has three stages comprising:

Stage 1 - University Diploma in Financial Services See pages 26-27 for full details of the University Diploma in Financial Services.

Stage 2 Stage 2 consists of four core modules and any other three modules. These modules are as follows:

Core- Principles and Practice of

Banking


- Wealth Management

- Customer Experience Management

Options- Business Management

- Banking in a Digital Age

- SME Credit Risk Assessment


- Personal Debt Management and Personal Insolvency

Stage 3 To be admitted to Stage 3 you must have successfully completed Stage 2. This stage comprises of six modules:

- Portfolio Management

- Personal Development Planning

- Strategy for Financial Services

- Corporate Governance and Finance

- International Finance*

- Treasury and Risk Management*

* These modules will be delivered from October 2015

AWARD When you successfully complete this programme you will be awarded a Bachelor of Financial Services degree from UCD.

ASSESSMENT Combination of continuous assessment and written exams.

The Personal Development Planning module at Stage 3 is 100% continuous assessment.

Exam duration:Stage 2Principles of Credit Risk and Customer Experience Management: 120 minutesAll other modules: 180 minutes

Stage 3 modules: 180 minutes

ENTRY REQUiREMENTSThe second level educational requirements for employment in financial institutions are acceptable for entry to the University Diploma in Financial Services.

Holders of the University Diploma in Financial Services are eligible for direct entry to Stage 2, subject to the completion of the three mandatory modules:

- Microeconomics- Macroeconomics- An Introduction to Financial

Accounting Information

Holders of the Joint Financial Services Diploma are eligible for entry to Stage 2 subject to matriculation, which involves a NUI fee of c150. Further information is available from www.iob.ie/bfs

Applicants with an ordinary degree in business (or equivalent) will be considered for direct entry to Stage 2.

FEESStage 1 From c270 per module

Stage 2 Core modules (excluding the Wealth Management module) c475 per module

Optional modules (including the Wealth Management module) c495 per module

Stage 3 c630 per module


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


iNTERESTED? NEXT STEPS01 For further information on

this programme including Syllabus Summary, Learning Supports, Recognised Prior Learning (Exemptions), CPD Accreditation visit www.iob.ie



04 Download the registration form online at www.iob.ie and submit to the Institute

Students who have partially completed the BFS in the past should contact the Programme Manager to discuss their module options.

FURTHER iNFORMATiONMary O’Dwyer BAProgramme ManagerT: +353 (1) 611 6527E: [email protected]

Elena Day, BSc, MBSProgramme DirectorHead of Undergraduate ProgrammesT: +353 (1) 611 6525E: [email protected]

36 The Institute of Banking


Chartered Banker





Postgraduate Qualifications



MSc in Compliance


Professional Certificate in Data Protection CDPO

CFCPP





The MSc in Financial Services is for future leaders of the financial services industry and is designed to address the managerial challenges and opportunities for professionals working in the global financial services industry. It is ideal for financial services professionals who aspire to leadership positions.

The curriculum develops industry specific knowledge, analytical skills and utilises your practical experience to promote peer learning. An important aspect of the programme is the integration of current research and a focus on strategic aspects of financial institutions to identify opportunities and threats arising in the global marketplace.

The programme is dynamic and diverse and challenges your thinking. Encouragement of class interaction facilitates shared insights and experiences which augments your knowledge and understanding.

The programme will equip you with specific skills in risk management, decision making models, macroeconomics and business negotiation skills.


This programme will support your personal and professional development while giving you an integrated, critical understanding of financial services.

It will:

– Broaden your knowledge and understanding of the requirements and responsibilities of financial services firms, their activities and associated risks

– Progress your thinking on key challenges by evaluating evidence and ascertaining the implications on financial theory and your own professional experience

– Develop your ability to critically analyse contemporary issues in financial services

– Apply theories and techniques to complex and specific situations to improve business performance and manage financial risks

– Develop a holistic professional skill set that works to ensure commercial sustainability and the maintenance of the trust of customers and wider stakeholders along with a framework for life long learning

– Enhance your ability to inform, recommend and report on decisions to key stakeholders.


Candidates who successfully complete the three modules Ethics and Corporate Governance, Risk Management and Contemporary Issues in Financial Services and have at least three years’ relevant work experience in banking or financial services are eligible to apply for the Chartered Banker designation.

Chartered Banker is the gold standard for professionals working in the banking and financial services sector. Chartered Bankers are highly qualified professionals, well equipped for a management career or leadership role.


Prospectus 2014/2015 39Postgraduate Qualifications

CURRiCULUM

You study nine modules as follows:

- Ethics and Corporate Governance

- Risk Management in Financial Institutions

- Contemporary Issues in Financial Services

- Project Management

- Fostering an Innovative Environment

- Managing for Compliance

- Risk-Based Financial Management

- Behavioural Decision Making

- Winning Business Negotiation Strategies

AWARD

When you successfully complete the first six modules of this programme, you will be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Financial Services from UCD.

Candidates who achieve an honours award classification in this Graduate Diploma are eligible for the award of the MSc in Financial Services on successful completion of an additional three modules. The MSc is also accredited and awarded by UCD.

ENTRY REQUiREMENTS

The minimum entry requirements for the programme are:

- Honours degree in business or a related discipline (e.g.) accounting, finance or economics; or

- Honours degree in a non-business discipline with three years’ relevant work experience.

Those who do not hold a degree, but have exceptional middle or senior management experience, are eligible to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.



Membership is currently c40per calendar year. DELiVERY

Lectures are held on a part-time basis.

DURATiON

24 months part-time.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is a combination of continuous assessment and written exams.



Once you hold the Chartered Banker designation you will be required to complete 20 CPD hours annually.

We will provide all of the required CPD content online. In addition, we will provide you with a number of seminars annually at no additional cost.

FEES

The fees are c4,400 for the first academic year (c10,500 in total).

PROGRAMME COMMENCEMENT

September 2014.

iNTERESTED? NEXT STEPS.

For further information on this programme visit www.iob.ie/MScFS or you can contact the programme manager at:

Finbarr Murphy BA, hDip, MSc, QFASenior Programme Manager

T: +353 (1) 611 6537E: [email protected]



MSc/Graduate Diploma/Professional Diploma in Banking (Chartered Banker)


This programme provides a leading, internationally-recognised qualification for those working in or aspiring to work in senior roles in banking, including those in specialised functions.

The programme’s objective is to develop ‘rounded bankers’ who will have the breadth of knowledge, a wide frame of reference and the capability to manage a range of activities in banking at managerial and executive levels.

The programme combines an in-depth consideration of corporate governance with a risk management perspective and builds detailed knowledge of a specialist function, all of which underpin a sustainable banking model for the benefit of customers, shareholders and society.

It will enhance your ability to make the professional, informed decisions essential in leadership roles in banking.


This programme will support your personal and professional development whilst giving you an integrated, critical understanding of banking.

It will:

– Broaden your knowledge and understanding of the requirements and responsibilities of banking, its activities and associated risks

– Enhance your business judgement, critical analysis and problem solving skills

– Develop your ability to critically analyse contemporary issues in financial services

– Progress your thinking on key challenges

– Advance your ability to blend theory and practice in complex situations to improve business performance

– Develop a holistic professional skill set that works to ensure commercial sustainability and the maintenance of the trust of customers and wider stakeholders.


This programme provides a pathway to the prestigious and international Chartered Banker designation.

Chartered Banker is the gold standard for professionals working in the banking sector. Chartered Bankers are highly qualified professionals, well equipped for a management career or leadership role in banking.

MSc/Graduate Diploma/Professional Diploma in Banking (Chartered Banker)


CURRiCULUM



- Risk Management in Financial Institutions

- Corporate Finance

- Asset Management

- Strategy and Innovation for Retail Financial Services

- Risk-Based Financial Management


Options:

- Managing for Compliance;

or

- Tax and Estate Planning

and

- Business Economics;

or

- Winning Business Negotiation Strategies

AWARD

When you successfully complete the first three modules of this programme, you will be awarded the Professional Diploma in Banking from UCD. You are also eligible to then apply for the Chartered Banker designation.

On completion of a further three modules you will be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Banking from UCD.

Candidates who achieve an honours award classification in this Graduate Diploma are eligible for the award of the MSc in Banking on successful completion of an additional three modules. The MSc is also accredited and awarded by UCD.

ENTRY REQUiREMENTS


- Honours degree in business or a related discipline (e.g.) accounting, finance or economics; or

- Honours degree in a non-business discipline with three years’ relevant work experience.

Those who do not hold a degree, but have exceptional middle or senior management experience, are eligible to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.





DURATiON


ASSESSMENT




Once you hold the Chartered Banker designation you will be required to complete 20 CPD hours annually.

We will provide all of the required CPD content online. In addition, we will provide you with a number of seminars annually at no additional cost.

FEES



September 2014.


For further information on this programme visit www.iob.ie/MScBanking or you can contact the programme manager at:





There has been a significant increase in the complexity and volume of regulation underpinning compliance in the area of financial crime prevention. Consequently, practitioners operating in this complex environment have to fulfil their fiduciary responsibilities of ensuring ethical and legal compliance within this regulation while contributing to wider organisational objectives.

One of the biggest risks faced by financial services firms is that their systems or personnel will be used to facilitate financial or white collar crime. This can take many forms including fraud, the laundering of money, facilitating terrorist financing, or the payment of funds to sanctioned countries or entities. The wider damage caused by financial/white collar crime to individuals, communities and the public is immeasurable.

This professional certificate has been designed in consultation with the Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation and the Suspicious Transactions Unit in the Office of the Revenue Commissioners.


This programme will support your personal and professional development.

It will enable you to:

- Interpret contemporary legislation in the specific areas of financial crime prevention

- Design, complete and report on major financial crime prevention projects, which may be required to enhance your firm’s positioning within the sector

- Determine, on an ongoing basis, the performance of a financial crime prevention framework within your firm’s framework

- Maintain, develop and apply contemporary professional best practice.


Members who complete the Professional Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention, and who commit to completing Continuing Professional Development hours, will be entitled to use the designation CFCPP – Certified Financial Crime Prevention Practitioner.





CURRiCULUM

You will study one module as follows:

- Financial/White Collar Crime Prevention

AWARD

When you successfully complete this programme, you will be awarded the Professional Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention from UCD.

ENTRY REQUiREMENTS

The minimum entry requirements for the programme are a:

- Degree in a business or a legal discipline

Those who do not hold a degree, but have exceptional professional experience in the areas of fraud, risk or compliance are eligible to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.


You must be a current member of the Association of Compliance Officers in Ireland, or become a member, to register for this programme.

Membership is currently c150 per year.

DELiVERY


DURATiON

5 months part-time.

ASSESSMENT


FEES

The programme fees are c1,450.

SUBMiSSiON OF APPLiCATiONS

Applications are currently being accepted online by clicking ‘Apply Now’ on www.iob.ie/FinancialCrime

Closing date for applications is Friday 28 November 2014.

If demand from applicants exceeds available places, a waiting list system will apply.


February 2015


For further information on this programme visit www.iob.ie/FinancialCrime or you can contact the following:

Eva Kiss BBSProgramme Manager







There has been a significant increase in the complexity and volume of the regulation underpinning compliance in the area of data protection. As well as a thorough understanding of the regulatory and legislative framework, professional practice in the area of data protection requires judgements and decisions to be made for many scenarios.

The primary motivation underpinning the Professional Certificate in Data Protection is to provide a learning opportunity for compliance and related professions to develop the necessary skills to ensure that their organisations meet their current and future responsibilities in relation to data protection.

The programme has been designed in consultation with the office of the Data Protection Commissioner.



It will enable you to:

- Interpret contemporary legislation in the specific areas of data protection

- Use contemporary theories and practical evidence to design a data protection framework within your organisation

- Design, complete and report on major data protection projects which may be required to enhance your firm’s positioning within the sector

- Justify the rationale behind recommendations in relation to data protection

- Maintain, develop and apply contemporary professional best practice and use academic literature to contribute to a personal ethos of life-long learning and self-improvement.


Members who complete the Professional Certificate in Data Protection, and who commit to completing Continuing Professional Development hours, will be entitled to use the designation CDPO – Certified Data Protection Officer.



CURRiCULUM

You will study one module as follows:

– Data Protection Policy and Procedures

AWARD

When you successfully complete this programme, you will be awarded the Professional Certificate in Data Protection from UCD.

ENTRY REQUiREMENTS

The minimum entry requirements for the programme are a:

- Degree in a business or a legal discipline

Those who do not hold a degree, but have exceptional professional experience in the area of data protection, are eligible to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.



Membership is currently c150 per year.

DELiVERY


DURATiON

5 months part-time.

ASSESSMENT


FEES

The programme fees are c1,450.

SUBMiSSiON OF APPLiCATiONS

Applications are currently being accepted online by clicking ‘Apply Now’ on www.iob.ie/DataProtection

Closing date for applications is Friday 28 November 2014.

If demand from applicants exceeds available places, a waiting list system will apply.


February 2015


For further information on this programme visit www.iob.ie/DataProtection or you can contact the following:

Eva Kiss BBSProgramme Manager






There have been significant changes in the regulatory landscape for banks in recent years. These include the Central Bank of Ireland’s revised Corporate Governance Code issued in 2013 and Basel III coming into force in the EU via CRDIV from 2014 with major implications for capital, funding and leverage.

With increased volume and complexity of regulation it is critical that banks have the ability to respond by understanding and managing risks in a more integrated manner and identifying the operational risks inherent in their business.

The Professional Diploma in Governance and Risk is specifically designed to enhance your professional practice in this constantly evolving area, equipping you with the necessary skills and knowledge. The programme provides a detailed understanding of regulation and the practical implications for financial services organisations.

This Professional Diploma is designed to meet the needs of individuals who have a direct interest in the strategic management of risk in a financial institution. It adopts an enterprise integrated risk management perspective and is fundamental to those charged with the management of a financial institution’s risk appetite and the alignment of risk appetite with the institution’s strategic planning process.

The programme is especially relevant to those charged with the management of an institution’s enterprise integrated risk management system. It will also appeal to people with a broader risk management or finance experience who have an appreciation of this important area and who wish to gain a deeper understanding of this.


This programme will enable you to:

– Critically appraise the theory and practice of corporate governance in the context of risk management

– Understand the implications of regulation for risk management, including its development and implementation

– Explain and discuss the importance of an integrated enterprise wide risk management framework in addressing the topic of a financial organisation’s risk appetite

– Understand the quantitative and qualitative regulatory requirements in the areas of liquidity and capital management and how these are intended to influence balance sheet structures and behaviours

– Appreciate how the new Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) will change the approach to regulation in the EU.



CURRiCULUM

You study four modules as follows:

- Regulation, Organisational Design and Corporate Governance

- Operational Risk Management

- Enterprise Wide Integrated Risk Management

- Bank Asset and Liability Management

AWARD

When you successfully complete the four modules of this programme, you will be awarded the Professional Diploma in Governance and Risk from UCD.

ENTRY REQUiREMENTS


- An Honours Bachelors degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g. mathematics, statistics, economics, actuarial or engineering), or

- An Honours Bachelors degree in business or similar discipline (e.g. accounting, finance)

Candidates are typically employed in the banking or financial services industry in a risk management or related role.




Lectures are held in a Dublin city-centre location on a part-time basis.

DURATiON

Nine months part-time.

ASSESSMENT



FEES

The total fees are c5,560.


September 2014.


For further information on this programme visit www.iob.ie/Risk or you can contact the programme manager at:





MSc in Compliance


The MSc in Compliance is designed to give compliance and other control professionals the skills they need to implement effective compliance structures, and enhance the overall internal governance structures of organisations.This programme will provide candidates with the multi-disciplinary skills to participate more effectively in compliance management, and to understand a practical application of compliance best practice.

It is ideal for candidates who have significant middle or senior management experience in a control function (compliance, risk, audit) within a financial services organisation and will be of particular interest to compliance managers.



It will:

– Broaden your knowledge and understanding of the requirements and responsibilities of ensuring compliance within financial services

– Enhance your business judgement, critical analysis and problem solving skills

– Progress your thinking on key challenges

– Advance your ability to blend theory and practice in complex and specific situations to improve business performance

– Develop a holistic professional skill set that works to ensure commercial sustainability and the maintenance of the trust of customers and wider stakeholders.


Members who complete the MSc in Compliance, and who commit to completing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, qualify to become Fellows of the ACOI and to use the designatory letters FCOI.

MSc in Compliance


CURRiCULUM

You study eight modules as follows:


- Managing for Compliance

- Financial/White Collar Crime Prevention

- Data Protection Policy and Procedures

- International Financial Services Regulation

- Designing an Internal Governance Framework

- Compliance Project


AWARD

When you successfully complete the first six modules of this programme, you will be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Compliance from UCD.

Candidates who achieve an honours award classification in this Graduate Diploma are eligible for the award of the MSc in Compliance on successful completion of an additional two modules. The MSc is also accredited and awarded by UCD.

ENTRY REQUiREMENTS


- Honours degree in a business or a legal discipline and at least three years’ management experience in a compliance role.

Those who do not hold a degree, but have exceptional middle or senior management experience in a control function (compliance, audit, credit or treasury) are eligible to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.



Membership is currently c150per year.

DELiVERY


DURATiON


ASSESSMENT



FEES



September 2014.


For further information on this programme visit www.iob.ie/MScCompliance or you can contact:

Eva Kiss BBSProgramme Manager, The Institute of Banking


The Institute of Banking50 Certified Bank Director


Unique in Europe, the Certified Bank Director programme is specially designed for the executive and non-executive directors of the main and subsidiary boards in banks. It is also relevant to senior banking executives and members of a bank’s executive committee.

The programme will give you a comprehensive understanding of the unique governance challenges associated with banks arising from the inherent complexity of banking business models and their risk profile. It draws on lessons from the banking crisis and looks in particular at capital, credit, risk and funding.

One of the key objectives of the programme is to create a learning forum within which the challenges can be explored and wisdom and insights dissected and shared.


You will be encouraged to explore and develop a deep understanding of the:

– Responsibilities of directors and the behaviours required of them and of well-functioning boards

– Unique governance issues in banks arising from the complexity of their business model, risk profile and regulation

– Development and monitoring of strategy plans to enable profitable, sustainable growth aligned with fair outcomes for customers

– Systemic implications of banks’ risk related policies in the context of strategy and the relationships between capital, risk appetite, profitability and stakeholder maximisation

– Measurement and control of funding, risk and stress testing, with a particular emphasis on credit risk management

– Lessons from the banking crisis globally and the likely future development of banking.

Certified Bank Director

CertifiedBankDirector


CURRiCULUM


- Bank Governance I

- Overview of Basel and CRD

- Analysis of Bank Accounting Statements

- Bank Regulation

- Risk

- Funding

- Credit

- The Future of Banking

- Bank Governance II

AWARD

Certified Bank Director

DESiGNATiON

On successful completion, you will be awarded the Certified Bank Director designation from the Institute of Banking.

DELiVERY

Workshops and lectures

DURATiON

Delivered over 10 days on a structured four-stage block release basis.

ASSESSMENT

Written assessment in the form of a learning journal, per block. Frequently used in university level executive education, a learning journal is a reflective log that records the key aspects of your learning, applying it to your own experiences in a work setting. The journal is evaluated and graded to assess your knowledge, synthesis, analysis and development. The learning journal is confidential, shared only with the Programme Director.

ENTRY REQUiREMENTS

The programme is for executive and non-executive directors of the main and subsidiary boards in banks. It is also relevant to senior banking executives and members of a bank’s executive committee. Entry is assessed based on an application.


Once you hold the Certified Bank Director designation, you are required to complete six CPD hours annually.

FEES

c10,500

iNTERESTED? NEXT STEPSFor further information on this programme visit www.iob.ie/cbd or you can contact the Programme Director at:

Dr Margaret Cullen Programme Director

T: +353 (1) 611 6559 M: +353 86 602 0797 E: [email protected]

The Institute of Banking52 Certified Investment Fund Director


The Certified Investment Fund Director Programme is designed for all investment fund directors, or those who aspire to become investment fund directors, of European domiciled funds. It would also be a valuable programme for those operating in director/senior management positions within both fund promoter and service provider organisations. Those responsible for the regulation of investment funds and, in particular, the oversight of investment fund governance frameworks would also benefit from attending this programme.


On completion of this programme candidates will understand and appreciate:

- The unique characteristics of investment funds versus corporations and the implications for the governance of investment funds

- The essence of investment funds, their systemic significance and the key risks attached

- The role of regulation within the investment fund sector and the implications for boards of investment funds of recent and future regulatory changes at EU level

- The impact of changes in the US regulatory framework on European-domiciled funds

- The role of investment fund boards in practice, taking into account the governance role of fund promoter organisations

- Effective mechanisms and approaches to overseeing the unique structures inherent in investment funds

- The behaviours required from well-functioning boards and the expectations and requirements on individual directors.




CURRiCULUMYou study 14 modules as follows:

- Investment Fund Governance I

- Investment Fund Regulation

- European Regulatory Framework for Investment Funds

- Investment Funds: What can go wrong?

- Directors duties, regulatory and best practice guidance on investment fund governance: a Pan European and Cayman Perspective

- Influence of US Legislation/Regulation on non-US domiciled funds

- Custody and Board Oversight

- Portfolio Management (Introduction)

- Portfolio Management and Board Oversight

- Investment Fund Valuation and Board Oversight

- Analysis of Investment Fund Financial Statements

- Fund Distribution and Board Oversight

- Transfer Agency and Board Oversight

- Investment Fund Governance II

AWARDCertified Investment Fund Director.

DESiGNATiONOn successful completion, you will be awarded the Certified Investment Fund Director designation from the Institute of Banking.

DELiVERYWorkshops and lectures

DURATiONThe programme will be delivered across 12 days, completed in four blocks of three-day duration.

ASSESSMENTWritten assessment in the form of a learning journal, per block. Frequently used in university level executive education, a learning journal is a reflective log that records the key aspects of your learning, applying it to your own experiences in a work setting. The journal is evaluated and graded to assess your knowledge, synthesis, analysis and development. The learning journal is confidential, shared only with the Programme Director.

ENTRY REQUiREMENTSEntry is assessed based on an application.

CONTiNUiNG PROFESSiONAL DEVELOPMENTOnce you hold the Certified Investment Fund Director designation, you are required to complete six CPD hours annually.

FEESc10,500

iNTERESTED? NEXT STEPSFor further information on this programme visit www.iob.ie/cifd or you can contact the Programme Director at:

Dr Margaret Cullen Programme Director

T: +353 (1) 611 6559 M: +353 86 602 0797 E: [email protected]

The Institute of Banking54 Frequently Asked Questions

Registering to a Programme Frequently Asked Questions

Many questions arise when considering which programme to study, here are some of the most frequently asked questions we receive.

I work in mortgage advice. What

programmes are relevant to me?”

- Under a special arrangement with ifs School of Finance, the Institute offers the Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP®) for mortgage advisers

- This programme meets the educational standard required by the FCA of anyone wishing to achieve a ‘licence to practice’ and work as a mortgage adviser

I work in financial advice.

What programmes arerelevant to me?”

- Under a special arrangement with ifs School of Finance, the Institute offers the Certificate for Financial Advisers (CeFA®) programmes for Financial Advisers

- It provides advisers with a thorough understanding of the principles of good advice and the financial services industry.

What options are available to me to

through the Professional Education Framework pathway?”

– You could consider specialising in areas such as SME credit. Programmes of interest may include:

- Professional Diploma in SME Credit

- Professional Certificate in Wealth Management

– Additionally if you have 30 ECTS from the Certificate for Financial Advisers (CeFA®), Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP®), Professional Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention, Professional Certificate in People Management and University Diploma in Financial Services programmes or equivalent you can apply for entry onto the Professional Diploma in Financial Services (Professional Banker) programme.

I am an experienced banker and I am

keen to get a qualification. How should I progress down the Professional Education Framework path?”

– If you have significant experience you may be considered for direct entry onto the programmes on the Education Framework based on prior experiential learning. You will be required to complete a detailed application. In addition, you may be requested to provide a portfolio of evidence, relevant supporting documentation (such as references and evidence of training courses taken), or you may be requested to attend an interview or complete an assignment

- Additionally if you have 30 ECTS from the Certificate for Financial Advisers (CeFA®), Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP®), Professional Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention, Professional Certificate in People Management and University Diploma in Financial Services programmes or equivalent you can apply for entry onto

the Professional Diploma in Financial Services (Professional Banker) programme.

I work in Retail Banking and would

like to become a Branch Manager. What Institute of Banking courses would be relevant to me to gain the requisite knowledge?”

– Professional Banker is a prestigious professional designation awarded by the Institute of Banking. It is fundamental education for those seeking to develop and advance a career in banking, including management roles

– Entry to the programme requires that you have three years’ relevant experience and that you have completed 30 ECTS from the Certificate for Financial Advisers (CeFA®), Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP®), Professional Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention, Professional Certificate in People Management and University Diploma in Financial Services programmes or equivalent

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– If you have significant experience you may be considered for entry onto the programme based on prior experiential learning

I have a degree. What does the

Professional Education Framework mean for me?”

– If you have an Honours business degree or a postgraduate qualification in a business discipline and three years’ relevant experience, you can go straight to Professional Banker or Chartered Banker. You may also be entitled to apply for Recognised Prior Learning (Exemptions)

– If your degree or postgraduate qualification is not business related, you require three years’ relevant experience to go to Professional Banker. If you have a non-business related Honours degree or postgraduate qualification you can go to Chartered Banker subject to six years’ relevant experience, with three years’ experience in a managerial or specialist role

I provide an advisory service in

the SME sector and in light of the banking crisis I feel I need to re-skill. Can you recommend a programme that would enhance my learning in this field?”

– The Professional Diploma in SME Credit is highly relevant to the current economic environment and an important building block in developing your specialist knowledge and lending skills for working with SMEs. It will give you essential credit assessment knowledge to help you make well-informed and prudent decisions on SME applications for finance. See page 30 for further information

I have been a member of the

Institute for a number of years and have completed a number of programmes. Can I use them towards any other qualification? Are there opportunities for further educational advancement?”

– Through our credit accumulation system, modules within our programmes can be used towards the 60 ECTS you need to achieve the University Diploma in Financial Services

– The University Diploma in Financial Services is awarded upon completion of 60 ECTS credits

– The University Diploma in Financial Services is Stage 1 of the Bachelor of Financial Services qualification, which is a UCD degree

I am a business graduate with

financial services industry experience. I am looking to take the next step in my career development. What programme may be suitable for me?”

– The MSc/Graduate Diploma in Financial Services provides you with the key skills and tools to meet managerial challenges and opportunities. It is a postgraduate qualification

I work in compliance. What programmes

are relevant to me?”

– The MSc in Compliance is designed to give compliance and other control professionals the skills they need to implement effective compliance structures, and enhance the overall internal governance structures of organisations

It is ideal for candidates who have significant middle or senior management experience in a control function (compliance, risk, audit) within a financial services organisation and will be of particular interest to compliance managers

The Institute of Banking

The Institute is the established professional education body for banking and financial services.

Our programmes are relevant to your work. They get you qualified for a wide range of relevant roles regulated under the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) . They are designed to help you to do your job better and enable you to develop and build your career in financial services.

Our programmes and CPD modules are designed for those who work (or aspire to work) in the financial services industry and all our programmes are part-time.

We excel at e-learning and give you online access to full programme manuals, learning plans, live and pre-recorded webinars, sample exam papers and more.

We are not-for-profit and our prices are very competitive.

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The Institute is a recognised college of University College Dublin.

With our credit accumulation system, you can progress from professional certificate through diploma to degree, graduate diploma and masters level. Each module you pass counts towards the next phase of your professional education.

You can attend lectures and workshops in several locations around the island of Ireland.

As a member of the Institute, you are part of a community of professionals. We are committed to helping and supporting you.

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Registering to a Programme How we help you pass your module

We are committed to ensuring that our students have access to a wide range of educational supports. These supports are in place to assist every student with their studies. We advise all students to avail of the study supports for their programme as their use leads to exam success. Across is an overview of the learning supports available.

For the specific learning supports attached to each programme visit www.iob.ie

Once you have registered, the learning supports are available from the My Institute section of our website which should be checked regularly during your course of study.

ManualThe manual is the principal study support available to you. It is essential that you have a thorough knowledge of all areas covered in the manual - there is no substitute for studying the manual.

Learning PlanThe Learning Plan is an invaluable study aid for students as it shows you how modules are organised. This online document:- Introduces you to the module you are

studying- Outlines the module structure- Shows you how much study should be

completed each week

Chapter Weightings - Multiple ChoiceQuestion (MCQ) Modules MCQ module learning plans include the exam chapter weightings. The exam chapter weighting is broadly proportionate to the weighting of questions in the exam paper. This can help to guide how much time you spend studying each chapter.

How we help you pass your module


WebinarsWebinars are pre-recorded lectures. Each webinar is available 24/7 and is a key support in studying and revising the programme material. Webinars provide the opportunity for multiple viewings. Combined with active reading, this enables students to improve their learning by reviewing the important topics or any areas of difficulty.

Exam Preparation Webinars A number of modules have an interactive online live webinar per semester. Each webinar is approximately 40 minutes in duration, and provides the opportunity for you to send in questions to the online lecturer in advance. During the webinar you will have the opportunity to interact with the lecturer online and they will review the questions received during the session. These webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after the live webinar.

Lectures/workshopsFace to face lectures and/or workshops are available for certain modules.

Feedback from Previous MCQ Exam SittingsFeedback is available from previous exams, outlining the areas which have challenged previous students. This information is available from the My Institute section of the website.

Online MCQ (Take a Test)This tool allows students to take sample tests, either on a chapter-by-chapter or a full test basis. On completion of each test students are given a report which details which questions were answered incorrectly and the exact sub-section reference in the manual. During the end of chapter tests, if you answer any question incorrectly the correct answer is shown to you before moving on to the next question.

Past and Sample PapersPast or sample examination papers are made available on the My Institute section of the website.

Student HandbookIn addition to those learning supports already listed some programmes have a student handbook which contains key information about the programme structure, assessment guidelines and regulations and also information on the submission of online assignments. Certain modules also have a study guide which provides you with key information about the module including the learning outcomes, delivery plan, and assignment requirements.

How we help you pass your module


REGiSTRATiON

In order to avail of the ifs School of Finance and the Institute’s qualification programmes and services you must become and remain a current member of the Institute. The Institute of Banking membership fee of c40 applies for the calendar year and for new membership is payable on registration. It is then payable annually and falls due on 1 January each year.

If you are registering for the Professional Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention, Professional Certificate in Data Protection or the MSc in Compliance a yearly membership fee of c150 to the ACOI is applicable, payable on registration to the programme and on 1 August each year thereafter.

When you are registering to a programme of study you can register on a module by module basis to that programme.

On registration a notice of confirmation of your registration will be emailed to you and posted online to My Institute; you should read this to confirm that the details are correct. If not, you should inform the Institute as soon as possible. If you have not received a confirmation email within 10 working days of your initial submission contact us.

Entry Requirements - The second level educational requirements for employment in financial institutions are normally acceptable for entry to the Institute’s educational programmes (unless specific entry requirements are stated in the programme overview). The minimum second level educational requirements are five passes in the Leaving Certificate including English and Mathematics or five O Level/GCSE passes including English Language and Mathematics. Mature applicants, who are over 21 years of age, are exempt from these entry criteria. You do not need to enclose a copy of your Leaving Certificate/GCSEs results with your registration if you are employed by a recognised financial institution or classified as a mature applicant (over 21 years of age). In all other cases you should send a copy with your registration. For all other programmes, see the entry requirements specified under each programme.

Registrations for programmes can be made either online, by post or fax using the relevant registration forms, or by telephone. Refer to specific programme page to see what method of registration is required.

Where students are registering for the first time, the verification of admissions criteria may be involved and so early registrations are advised for this process. Non-standard applications in particular often require extra time for verification.

In all cases the terms and conditions as set out herein apply. Module registration forms are available at www.iob.ie. At peak times, due to large volumes of registrations received, it can take between 5 and 10 working days to process hardcopy registration forms (online registrations are processed live and hence are a very speedy method of registration). We must receive complete registration forms before the registration closing dates. Submission of incomplete forms may result in delays in processing your registration and/or your form being returned to you. The Institute does not accept responsibility for delays in communications sent through the postal system or the internal mail system of your employer (if applicable).

All programme fees are payable in full in advance. Partial or incomplete payment will not be accepted and registrations that do not include the correct fees will not be processed.

Pre-requisites and co-requisites: Some modules within programmes have pre-requisite or co-requisite modules. If you wish to register for these modules you must: In the case of pre-requisite modules, have passed or be exempt from the pre- requisite module before you register; In the case of co-requisite modules, have a simultaneous registration in, have passed or have been exempted from the co-requisite module before you register.

Registering to a Programme Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions


If you are registering for more than one module you should ensure that you have sufficient time available to dedicate to your studies. We strongly advise you to register on time, i.e. at the start of the semester, and to carefully estimate the workload of the modules you are registered for. Modules within a programme will not be examined at the same date and/or time. However you should check the examination dates of those modules to which you are registering to ensure your workload is manageable and that dates do not clash with other work related or personal commitments.

Please note that the later you register the less time you will have to engage with the syllabus and this could affect your successful achievement of the learning outcomes and completion of the module and/or programme.

The Institute shall attempt to provide, where practical, a range of supports to examination candidates who have a physical or sensory disability, or a specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia). For details on the process to avail of these supports see www.iob.ie/examdetails.

Under UCD regulations, students may not normally be registered concurrently to more than one programme within the Institute. Students looking to register concurrently to multiple programmes need to request permission in writing.

In order for us to communicate with you it is important to ensure that your personal information is up-to-date at all times, in particular your email and mobile phone number as these are our primary methods of communicating with you. You can update your personal information online at www.iob.ie (by logging into My Institute).

All fees (examination, registration and membership) are non- refundable and non-transferable after the closing date.

Where registrations are incomplete they may be subject to delay in processing or may be returned to you without having been processed. Registrations received after the closing date will not be processed.


Semester Start and Closing Dates 2014/2015

For the Professional Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention, Professional Certificate in People Management and University Diploma in Financial Services

Semester 1

Semester start date 29 September 2014

Closing date 03 October 2014

Late closing date 07 November 2014

Semester 2

Semester start date 26 January 2015

Closing date 30 January 2015

Late closing date 06 March 2015

Semester 3

Semester start date 25 May 2015

Closing date 29 May 2015

Late closing date 03 July 2015

For the Professional Certificate in Wealth Management, Professional Diploma in SME Credit, Professional Diploma in Financial Services and Bachelor of Financial Services

Semester 1

Semester start date 29 September 2014

Closing date 03 October 2014

Semester 2

Semester start date 26 January 2015

Closing date 30 January 2015

Semester 3

Semester start date 25 May 2015

Closing date 29 May 2015


MANUALS

We support many of our programmes with customised study manuals. If there is a manual for your programme, we will send it to you within two weeks of the semester start date or within 10 days of your registration being processed.

We will send study manuals to your work address unless you have advised us on your registration form that we should send them to your home address. The Institute does not take responsibility for manuals which have been misplaced or the non-receipt of manuals which have been dispatched to home addresses. Where an address has been amended after a registration has been processed, it is your responsibility to locate the manual at the address provided on the registration form.

Some manuals are delivered by courier. If the courier is unable to deliver at the first attempt it may be necessary to give them your phone number so they can arrange a suitable delivery time with you.

It is your responsibility to make sure that you have the most up-to-date materials for your exam, including an up-to-date manual. You can find a copy of the most up-to-date manual on My Institute. Re-registration students can purchase an up-to-date manual for c35 as this is not automatically re-issued.

WiTHDRAWALS, DEFERRALS AND RE-REGiSTRATiON

If you are unsuccessful or do not attend an examination for which you have registered, you should re-register to the relevant module at the next available sitting. Re-registration fees for modules are payable in advance. If you are unable to attend an examination due to extenuating circumstances, you should complete the extenuating circumstances form and submit it to the Head of Registry within 10 working days of the exam date. If approved, module(s) will be re-registered to the NEXT available sitting. For further details on extenuating circumstances see www.iob.ie/examdetails.

Students should also refer to the relevant Student Handbook for details on specific implications of not completing examinations or continuous assessment.

If students are absent from a programme for a period, students should note that when they return they are governed by the Institute’s Rules, Regulations, Codes and policies and procedures in place on their return. They are also subject to the programme curriculum and programme requirements in place for the programme on their return. Students should be reminded that the Institute cannot guarantee that the same modules available prior to or during a leave of absence period(s) will be available when they return.

EXAMiNATiON REGULATiONS

You are advised that the conduct of the examinations is governed by the Examination Regulations of the Institute. You must read these regulations, available at www.iob.ie/examdetails. Before beginning your examination, you will be asked to sign a declaration stating that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by the Examination Regulations.

RECOGNiSED PRiOR LEARNiNG (RPL)

Credits for RPL may be awarded for some modules/programmes. For full details on RPL see www.iob.ie/rpl. Please note that all exemption applications must be submitted in advance of programme registration. Should a candidate be unsuccessful in a module examination they are precluded thereafter from applying for an exemption in that module. For semester 1 exemption applications must be submitted by 19 September 2014, for semester 2 by 9 January 2015 and for semester 3 by 8 May 2015. The cost of an exemption application is typically indicated on the exemption application form or in the specific RPL guidelines for the programme. The exemption fee in all cases is the fee for application, not the exemption, and is non refundable whether successful or not. Note that the fee for RPL differs depending on whether the application refers to the recognition of experiential learning or prior study.


Registering to a ProgrammeTerms and Conditions


iT USAGE

The Institute provides significant online supports to students. You are advised that the use of My Institute and IT supports is governed by the IT Usage Policy and Code of Conduct of The Institute. Therefore you should ensure that you are familiar with this policy and code of conduct. Details are available at www.iob.ie/ITUsage

DATA PROTECTiON

The information provided by you on membership and registration forms and generated as a result of your participation in programme(s) may be used and disclosed by the Institute for all purposes which are reasonably incidental to your participation in the programme(s). If you are taking part in programmes in the context of your employment, those purposes may include the disclosure of examination results to your employer and such other information as may be necessary to enable your employer to maintain a register of accredited individuals and for other regulatory or compliance purposes. If applicable, your information may also be disclosed to the Central Bank of Ireland for Minimum Competency Code and Fitness and Probity requirements. Where you are taking part in the programme in a private capacity (i.e. outside the course of your employment) you may indicate that your information should not be disclosed to your employer. However, if your employer subsequently seeks such information in relation to you and submits evidence to us that you took part within the course of your employment, we reserve the right to disclose your information to your employer. You are entitled to ask for a copy of the personal data which the Institute holds about you and to have any inaccuracies in such personal data amended or erased. You may do so by writing to: The Registrar, The Institute of Banking, IFSC, 1 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1.

DECLARATiON

By submitting this Institute of Banking registration form, you acknowledge that you have read in full, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set out and referred to online at www.iob.ie/terms. You further confirm that you have read and understood the contents of the data protection notice and consent to the uses and disclosures of your personal data as set out therein.



Examination ScheduleUNDERGRADUATE QUALiFiCATiONS

Examination Schedule

Exam Date and Start Time Professional Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention






Bachelor of Financial Services - Stage 2


10 January - 9.00am Team Leadership Principles of Credit Risk Principles of Credit Risk Principles of Credit Risk

10 January - 12.00pm

10 January - 3.00pm Microeconomics

17 January - 9.00am An Introduction to Financial Accounting Information

Personal Debt Management and Personal Insolvency



17 January - 3.00pm Information for Management Decision Making

Principles and Practice of Banking


24 January - 9.00am Financial Crime Prevention Wealth Management Wealth Management Wealth Management

24 January - 12.00pm Macroeconomics

24 January - 3.00pm Leading for Strategic Advantage SME Credit Risk Assessment SME Credit Risk Assessment SME Credit Risk Assessment

9 May - 9.00am Team Leadership Banking in a Digital Age Banking in a Digital Age

9 May - 12.00pm An Introduction to Marketing

9 May - 3.00pm Microeconomics SME Financing and Distressed Credit Analysis

SME Financing and Distressed Credit Analysis


Portfolio Management

16 May - 9.00am An Introduction to Financial Accounting Information



16 May - 12.00pm Customer Experience Management

Customer Experience Management

16 May - 3.00pm Business Management Business Management

23 May - 9.00am Marketing Implementation

23 May - 12.00pm Macroeconomics Principles of Credit Risk Principles of Credit Risk Principles of Credit Risk

23 May - 3.00pm Leading for Strategic Advantage

5 September - 9.00am Team Leadership

5 September - 12.00pm Principles of Credit Risk Principles of Credit Risk Principles of Credit Risk

5 September - 3.00pm Microeconomics Strategy for Financial Services

12 September - 9.00am An Introduction to Financial Accounting Information

12 September -12.00pm

12 September - 3.00pm Corporate Governance and Finance

19 September - 9.00am Wealth Management Wealth Management Wealth Management

19 September - 12.00pm Macroeconomics

19 September - 3.00pm Leading for Strategic Advantage SME Credit Risk Assessment SME Credit Risk Assessment SME Credit Risk Assessment

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10 January - 9.00am Team Leadership Principles of Credit Risk Principles of Credit Risk Principles of Credit Risk


10 January - 3.00pm Microeconomics

17 January - 9.00am An Introduction to Financial Accounting Information




17 January - 3.00pm Information for Management Decision Making



24 January - 9.00am Financial Crime Prevention Wealth Management Wealth Management Wealth Management

24 January - 12.00pm Macroeconomics

24 January - 3.00pm Leading for Strategic Advantage SME Credit Risk Assessment SME Credit Risk Assessment SME Credit Risk Assessment

9 May - 9.00am Team Leadership Banking in a Digital Age Banking in a Digital Age

9 May - 12.00pm An Introduction to Marketing

9 May - 3.00pm Microeconomics SME Financing and Distressed Credit Analysis



Portfolio Management

16 May - 9.00am An Introduction to Financial Accounting Information



16 May - 12.00pm Customer Experience Management

Customer Experience Management

16 May - 3.00pm Business Management Business Management

23 May - 9.00am Marketing Implementation

23 May - 12.00pm Macroeconomics Principles of Credit Risk Principles of Credit Risk Principles of Credit Risk

23 May - 3.00pm Leading for Strategic Advantage

5 September - 9.00am Team Leadership

5 September - 12.00pm Principles of Credit Risk Principles of Credit Risk Principles of Credit Risk

5 September - 3.00pm Microeconomics Strategy for Financial Services

12 September - 9.00am An Introduction to Financial Accounting Information

12 September -12.00pm

12 September - 3.00pm Corporate Governance and Finance

19 September - 9.00am Wealth Management Wealth Management Wealth Management

19 September - 12.00pm Macroeconomics

19 September - 3.00pm Leading for Strategic Advantage SME Credit Risk Assessment SME Credit Risk Assessment SME Credit Risk Assessment

The Institute of Banking66 Conference and Learning Centre

The Institute’s Conference and Learning Centre is a modern space, designed to serve both presenters and participants.

It incorporates seminar rooms, classrooms and a 250 seat purpose-built auditorium. Our rooms are designed to suit all your education and conferencing needs, are flexible and include high- specification AV equipment.

Located in the heart of the city’s financial district, the IFSC, our centre is very close to DART, LUAS, bus, suburban and mainline train services. A choice of hotel accommodation can be found on our doorstep, as we are situated between Jury’s Inn and The Spencer Hotel and are within walking distance of many other fine Dublin hotels.

CUSTOMER SERViCE iS KEY

Our role is to make your event run as smoothly as possible and to provide first class customer service. To achieve this, our dedicated and experienced Facilities team are on hand at all times to meet your every need. We would be delighted to show you the venue so feel free to make an appointment (call us direct on +353 1 611 6551).

Our Facilities Manager will be your point of contact from the time of your initial enquiry and booking, and will work with you to ensure that all requirements are dealt with quickly and professionally.

Our Conference and Learning Centre has three flexible, purpose- built rooms, which can accommodate meetings, seminars, training groups, lectures, classroom situations, presentations and receptions. Constructed using retractable walls, these rooms may be used individually or can be opened out for larger groups. We can cater for 2–120 people.

Each room has audio-visual capability complete with projector, screen and an in-room sound system, internet access, blackout amenities and individualised light controls.

Our purpose built auditorium, can comfortably accommodate up to 250 people in tiered seating and is equipped with a high specification audio visual and sound system. It is ideally suited for conferences, presentations, lectures and seminars while offering an intimate ambiance for group discussions.

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The opportunity to take a break and relax for a few minutes is an essential aspect of all good conferences and events. The building’s atria offer a comfortable space to enjoy a break from a meeting or seminar. The Hospitality team provides a first class catering service offering a wide range of refreshments throughout the day.

COFFEE DOCK

The coffee dock provides coffee/tea and snack facilities from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

TAiLORED SERViCE

Refreshments can be served throughout the day in the meeting rooms or in the break out areas. Executive lunches, dinners, buffets, canapé and drinks receptions can be catered for to the highest standard.

RESTAURANT

The restaurant, which can accommodate up to 200 people, is open from 7:30am and serves a range of menus throughout the day.

TO MAKE A BOOKiNG OR ENQUiRY

Contact:

The Facilities Manager The Institute of BankingIFSC1 North Wall Quay Dublin 1 T: +353 (0) 1 611 6551E: [email protected]: www.iob.ie

Our purpose built auditorium can comfortably accommodate up to 250 people in tiered seating and is equipped with a high specification audio visual and sound system.


Notes

Roadmap to Qualifications and Designations* 2014/2015

Qualification

Undergraduate

Qualification

Postgraduate

Designation Designation






MSc in Compliance







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CDPO

CFCPP

* Professional designations are a recognition of educational achievement and professional standing. They are an endorsement of academic qualifications, professional knowledge and experience.

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