Courses

Diploma in Business Studies

This programme is particularly suited to the newly appointed manager, the section leader, the self employed and those interested in enhancing personal performance. In addition to providing a comprehensive knowledge of each of the major business functions, the structure of the course ensures that students have the widest possible range of career, employment and higher education options open to them on completion of their studies. Students thus extend their general understanding of the key elements of business practice while obtaining specialised knowledge about an area of particular interest to them.

 

Course Code: DipMD01

EU Fees: €1,850

Non EU:€3500

 Exam Fees::€180
Duration:

1 year (Fulltime)

 Awarding Body EDI-AWARDING BODY
Start Dates:

October/January

 

  
Prerequisite
  1. A suitable FETAC National Award
  2. Any qualification equivalent to one of the above.
  • Applicants has to be 17 and above.
  • International students must have english at or above IELS 6.5
  • Mature applicants who have worked in a business setting in the recent past or have a related qualification
Career Progression Route/Opportunities.
  • On completion of the programme students will have the knowledge and skills required to work in a variety of business roles
  • Equates to level 1 of a degree.Allows direct entry into level 2/year 2 of an appropriate Honours degree programme.

Syllabus Topics

Part 1, Certificate in Business Studies

  • International Business Communications
  • Business Management & Administration
  • Numeracy & Statistics
  • Marketing

    • Part 2, Diploma in Business Studies
  • Accounting
  • Economics for Business
  • Business Law
  • Organisational Behaviour

 

Programme Objectives

This programme is designed to provide senior supervisors, managers and advanced level business students with a post-graduate/post experience level management qualification for career development purposes.

It is also suitable for holders of degrees in non-business and management disciplines who require a high-level management qualification.

 

Assesment

Studens are assessedby means of assignments given through the year and final examinations

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