Business - Blanchardstown

What is... Business?
The curriculum offers a richness and variety of learning that will ensure students develop a range of high-level knowledge and skill in research, strategic thinking and reflective learning. Students will further develop an ability to integrate knowledge, manage complexity and formulate judgements thereby establishing the foundation for a successful career.

An award with the title 'Postgraduate Diploma in Business' may be granted if learners leave this course after successfully completing the taught modules in semesters 1 , 2 and 3 and attain 60 ECTS credits with a minimum GPA of 2.00

IT Requirements: Students on this course will be required to have a medium spec computer/laptop (i.e. able to run Win 10, an AV solution and Office comfortably. It should be able to use Wi-fi and camera in order to attend online classes, and use other software such as SPSS, Adobe Connect; e.g. Latitude 5510; Latitude 5410;

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Modules:
Full Time
Semester 1
• Research Methods
• Service Excellence
• Strategy and Leadership

Semester 2
• Innovation & Creativity
• Enterprise Resource Systems and Business Intelligence
• Accounting Information for Decision Making

Semester 3
• Dissertation

Part Time
Semester 1
• Research Methods
• Service Excellence

Semester 2
• Innovation & Creativity
• Strategy and Leadership

Semester 3
• Enterprise Resource Systems and Business Intelligence
• Accounting Information for Decision Making

Semester 4
• Dissertation

*Note: The sequencing of the modules across the three taught semesters is subject to change.*

Minimum Entry Requirements?
The minimum entry requirement for standard entrants is a Second Class Honours Grade 2 (GPA 2.5) or equivalent in a Bachelor of Business (Honours) or other relevant primary degree at NFQ Level 8. Applicants who have an honours primary degree in a non-business discipline will be considered if their prior experience is considered an adequate background to prepare them for the course. These applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis to assess their suitability and motivation for the programme.

How to Apply
Applications for September 2023 will open soon.

1 year
Mode of Study: Full Time
Method of Delivery: Classroom, Online

Schedule
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Delivery will be in a blended format.

2 years
Mode of Study: Part Time
Method of Delivery: Classroom, Online

Schedule
Wednesday - TBC
Thursday 11.00 - 17.00
Friday 09.00 - 15.00

**Please note that class timetables and modes of delivery are indicative and may be subject to change, depending on public health advice*

Commencement Date September 2020

What are my career opportunities?
It is expected that graduates of this programme would be employed at a senior level in industry and the business environment as competitive managerial leaders and decision-makers in both the private and public sectors.