Program Overview

Integrated Risk Management - Module IN6002

Brief Description

Risk management is critical to success in finance, industry, and global business. This 11-week, Level 9 micro-credential gives you a robust foundation in market, credit, operational, and political risk. It focuses on real-world application in financial institutions and industrial sectors.

Programme Content

During this module, you will:

• Develop specialist knowledge in managing market, credit, operational, political, and corporate governance risk across financial and industrial sectors.
• Apply practical tools such as re/insurance contracts, captive strategies, and financial instruments to manage real-world risk exposures.
• Explore risk modelling techniques including Value-at-Risk (VaR) using parametric, historical, and Monte Carlo simulations.
• Strengthen your career prospects or prepare for postgraduate study by gaining high-demand expertise in compliance, regulation, and financial risk strategy.

Key Information

• This micro-credential will be delivered online over 11 weeks.
• You will be assessed through 1-2 continuous skill-based assignments, with no final exam.
• Part-time considerations: Designed for working professionals, with evening or recorded lectures, and additional prep and group work time.

Entry Requirements

To help you be successful on this course:

• Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in any discipline.
• If applicants have a lower result or an unrelated qualification, they may be considered on a case-by-case basis if they can provide evidence of 3 or more years of relevant work experience (Recognised Prior Learning).

Guidelines for Applications

• When applying, be sure to include the Module Code IN6002.
• By applying, you confirm that you meet the entry requirements and can take part in the course and its assessments.
• This course will go ahead if it meets minimum enrolment number.
• Completing this module doesn't guarantee you a place in a full programme. If you want to apply for a full programme, you must meet the specific entry requirements for that programme.

Fees

• EU and Non-EU: €1,600
• Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office.
• Aviation Skillnet funding: Eligible companies and individuals may receive a 25% contribution toward course fees.
• Other funding: Find further information on funding and scholarships.

Graduate Profile

This micro-credential can lead to the following sectors and careers:

• Risk management and compliance roles in banking, finance, and insurance
• Strategic and operational roles in industrial and corporate risk planning
• Consultancy positions in regulatory frameworks and risk mitigation
• Career progression or further study in financial strategy, investment analysis, and governance