Master of Business in Investment Fund Administration

Faculty of Business and Humanities
Award Class
Awards
MBus
Programme Code CR_BIFAD_9 Mode of Delivery Part Time, Partially Online No. of Semesters 6
NFQ Level 9 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 90
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/06/2024
Department ACCOUNTING & INFORMATION SYSTEMS
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth Students will be able to reflect on the role that investments funds play in society, the constraints that society places on investment fund operations and the responsibilities the society expects of individuals in the industry.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind Students will deepen their knowledge of and critically evaluate the key theories and concepts underpinning investment fund practices and operations.
PO3 Skill - Range Students will be able to diagnose, scrutinise and critically evaluate the opportunities and challenges posed by the turbulent business environment and technological advances on organisations and the industry.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity Students will develop appropriate professional and interpersonal skills required in the modern business environment including time management, self-discipline, team working, conflict management, communication and report writing.
PO5 Competence - Context Students will be able to assess the various challenges involved in managing a fund administration organisation and demonstrate the acuity, analytical skills and technical skills to overcome those challenges.
PO6 Competence - Role Students will demonstrate reflective learning skills and display both informed and independent critical thinking and analysis.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn Students will undertake both standard and specialised analysis over the course of their studies which will enhance their independent learning and organisation skills.
PO8 Competence - Insight Students will demonstrate reflective learning skills and display both informed and independent critical thinking and analysis.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FINA9001 Contemp. Issues in Funds Ind. Claire OSullivan Rochford 1 5
STAT9010 Data Analytics and Statistics David Goulding 1 5
MGMT9065 Strategic Leadership Breda O Dwyer 1 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FINA9003 Asset Management Techniques Claire OSullivan Rochford 1 5
MGMT9066 Professional Development Breda O Dwyer 1 5
FINA9002 Regulation of Investment Funds Claire OSullivan Rochford 1 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ACCT9012 Fund Reporting and Risk Mgmt. Claire OSullivan Rochford 1 5
MGMT9067 Managing People Breda O Dwyer 1 5
FINA9004 Principles of Financial Reg. Claire OSullivan Rochford 1 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
STAT9011 Critical Thinking with Stats. David Goulding 1 5
FINA9005 Governance of Investment Funds Claire OSullivan Rochford 1 5
MGMT9068 Managing Technological Change Claire OSullivan Rochford 1 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 3

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ACCT9008 Finance Research Methods Claire OSullivan Rochford 2 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FINA9006 Applied Inv Fund Project Claire OSullivan Rochford 2 25
FINA9007 Work-Based Project Claire OSullivan Rochford 2 25