IADT and EisnerAmper sign MOU

The Institute of Art, Design + Technology Dún Laoghaire (IADT) and EisnerAmper Ireland announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This MOU will include joint research projects, work placement programmes, industry advisory boards and networking and collaboration events. It will initially focus on the development of a new set of stackable micro-credentials, leading to a Master’s programme to include: Financial Services, Strategy and Innovation; International Finance & Sustainable Finance and Financial Services, Governance and Risk.

This MOU will leverage the expertise and unique strengths of both partners to create exciting opportunities for future industry-academic endeavours.

IADT President David Smith remarked,

“I am delighted that we can formally commit to deepening our relations and collaborative provision through the signing of this agreement. We will, of course, continue to share knowledge, technical capacity, and expertise informally at the undergraduate level, as we have done for many years. However, with this agreement in place, IADT and EisnerAmper Ireland will move to develop industry-led course content and CPD provisions for enterprise partners and their clients. Among those initial programmes under consideration is developing an innovative postgraduate degree in financial services with a strong bias towards “fintech”. This new programme aims to equip graduates and professionals with the essential transferable skills and knowledge needed to advance their careers in both the financial services and creative industries.

Undoubtedly, the continued cooperation between IADT academic staff and their professional peers in EisnerAmper will be key to its success. I want to thank the senior leadership team at EisnerAmper for the commitment and ambition that has brought us to this new and pivotal stage in our partnership.”

Attracta van Rensburg, CEO EisnerAmper Ireland commented, “IADT is a leader in its field, shaping the innovators of tomorrow. We are very proud of our 20 year+ partnership with IADT and are excited to build on that partnership through the signing of this memo of understanding. Supporting IADT is an investment in the next generation of thinkers, creators, and leaders.

Design thinking is in our DNA and which reflects our commitment to creating meaningful connections between the business and creative worlds. We believe innovation happens when creativity meets commercial thinking. This collaboration with IADT brings those forces together brilliantly.”

Long-time collaborator with IADT, Frank Keane, Partner, EisnerAmper Ireland, added, “The signing of this MOU marks a new chapter in our Firm’s relationship with the Institute. I’m really looking forward to working with faculty, colleagues and clients on this next generation of programmes. I firmly believe we get a better outcome when we take a multidisciplinary and cross-industry approach to course design. When you do, the solutions to solving our most challenging issues come with more ease.”

This partnership is proudly supported by the TU RISE (Technological University Research & Innovation supporting enterprise) scheme which is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-27.