Financial Services - BFS

The Bachelor of Financial Services (BFS) Degree programme 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 level 8 University degree, which is recognised and supported by the financial services industry.

Entry Requirements The minimum entry requirements to Stage 1 are as follows:

• Five passes in the Leaving Certificate, including English and Mathematics
• Five O Level or GCSE passes, including English Language and Mathematics
• IOB will also consider applications to Stage 1 on a mature candidate basis from applicants who are 23 years of age before the date of their application for admission to the programme. Progression to Stage 2 requires that students have:
• Completed Stage 1 or
• Completed the University Diploma in Financial Services or
• Completed the Joint Financial Services Diploma (subject to matriculation, which involves an NUI fee of €150) or
• Applicants with an ordinary degree in business (or equivalent) will be considered for direct entry to Stage 2. ________________________________________ Professional Body Membership You must be a current member of IOB, or become a member, to undertake this programme, (membership year - January to December).