Higher Diploma in Financial Services Analytics - Apprenticeship
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-17 | - |
Program Overview
The Higher Diploma in Financial Services Analytics - Apprenticeship program combines paid on-the-job training with academic study to prepare graduates for registration as IFS Specialists with SOLAS. The program focuses on data mining, management, and analysis within the International Financial Services context, equipping graduates with in-demand skills for careers as IFS Specialists, Data Analysts, and more.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Higher Diploma in Financial Services Analytics - Apprenticeship program is a two-year full-time apprenticeship that combines paid on-the-job training with academic study. The program is designed to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to become registered as an IFS Specialist with SOLAS.
Objectives:
- To provide graduates with the education and training necessary to become registered as an IFS Specialist with SOLAS.
- To develop skills in the areas of data mining, data management, and data analysis within the context of International Financial Services.
Program Description:
The program is structured over two calendar years (September to August inclusive). On-the-job modules are structured to run over three semesters each with final deliverable submissions to coincide with the end of Semester 3 and Semester 6. Assessment of off-the-job modules comprises a combination of continuous assessment and terminal exams. On-the-job assessment is via an ongoing electronic portfolio of evidence in year 1 and a final project in year 2.
Outline:
Content:
The program covers a range of topics, including:
- Data mining
- Data management
- Data analysis
- International Financial Services
Structure:
The program is divided into two parts:
- On-the-job training
- Academic study
Course Schedule:
The course schedule is available on the IFS Apprenticeship Timetables page.
Individual Modules with Descriptions:
Module descriptors are available on the NCI website.
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
- Continuous assessment
- Terminal exams
- Electronic portfolio of evidence
- Final project
Assessment Criteria:
- Knowledge and understanding of the subject matter
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Communication skills
- Teamwork skills
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Practical exercises
- Case studies
Faculty:
The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members from the School of Business and the School of Computing.
Unique Approaches:
- The program combines paid on-the-job training with academic study.
- The program is designed to meet the specific needs of the International Financial Services sector.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- IFS Specialist
- Data Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Risk Analyst
Opportunities:
- The program provides graduates with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in the International Financial Services sector.
- Graduates of the program are in high demand by employers in the sector.
Outcomes:
- Graduates of the program are eligible to register as an IFS Specialist with SOLAS.
- Graduates of the program have a high rate of employment in the International Financial Services sector.
