Course Details

Course Code(s):
IN6002
Available:
Part-Time
Intake:
Spring
Course Start Date:
Spring 2025
Duration:
11 Weeks - Online
Award:
University Certificate of Study
Qualification:
6 ECTS Credits @ NFQ Level 9
Faculty: Kemmy Business School
Course Type: Professional/Flexible, Online
Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.
Application Deadline:

Contact(s):

Name: Dr Fergal O'Brien
Address: Accounting & Finance Email: Fergal.G.OBrien@ul.ie Telephone: +353-61-202718
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Brief Description

Next Intake: Jan 2025

This course qualifies for 50% funding under the HCI Micro-Credential Course Learner Subsidy. Check fees section for details and eligibility. Applications for Spring 2025 will open in October, express your interest to be notified when the course opens for application. Please Note: Applicants may only apply for and receive, one subsidised course per semester.

Please ensure you enter the Module Code above when applying for this module. Applications without this cannot be processed. You may apply for more than one module under the same application.

Module DescriptionModule CodeNFQ LevelECTS CreditsStart DateCost
Integrated Risk Management IN600296TBC€1,500

This micro-credential represents a single module within a larger further award (eg. Certificate, Diploma, Masters). By taking this micro-credential you may be eligible to apply for a credit exemption should you progress to study for a further award. The programmes associated with this MicroCred are:

The module develops the students’ knowledge to meet the specialist skills requirements for risk management roles within financial institutions and industrial corporations by providing students with an in-depth knowledge in market, credit, operational political and corporate governance risk. Furthermore, the module examines the regulation relevant to risk managers, risk modelling techniques and the theoretical underpinnings of decision making in uncertain environments.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe how financial institutions deal with and co-ordinate different aspects of their risk exposure.
  • Apply re/insurance contracts, captive strategies and financial instruments in the management of corporate risk exposures.
  • Evaluate the limitations of current risk modelling and control techniques.
  • Calculate Value-at-Risk (VAR) estimates using parametric, historical or Monte Carlo Simulation VAR techniques.
  • Integrate behavioural finance theory into risk management strategies in financial institutions.
  • Summarise the development of alternative risk transfer techniques
  • Develop a critical way of thinking about risk management problems and adopt the right set of tools to analyse and deal with those problems in the best way.

Assessment: 

There is no final exam for this module.

You will be assessed through 1-2 continuous skill-based assignments, provided by your lecturer.

The programme is open to managers and supervisors from a variety of disciplines or those aspiring to a managerial role with three to five years organisational experience in a relevant field. 

Completion of an NFQ level 8 qualification or equivalent is required.

Entry requirements are established to ensure the learner can engage with the course material and assessments, at a level suitable to their needs, and the academic requirements of the module. By applying to this micro-credential, you are confirming that you have reviewed and understand any such requirements, and that you meet the eligibility criteria for admission.

Successful completion of this module does not automatically qualify you for entry into a further award. All programme applicants must meet the entry requirements listed if applying for a further award.

€1,500

HCI Fees Subsidy - Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria can qualify for 50% funding subject to the availability of places. To clarify eligibility please go to Eligibility Criteria 

 If you do not qualify for the HCI Fees Subsidy you may apply for Aviation Skillnet funding.

Eligible companies and individuals can secure a 25% contribution towards course fees.  For funding information only, you or your employer should contact Maeve O Neill, at 061 423 622 or maeve@icbe.ie , to confirm that you are eligible for support. Subject to terms and conditions.

 *Please note you can only avail of one of these funding streams simultaneously*

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