Programme Overview

If you have a business idea you want to turn into a start up enterprise, or if you want to sharpen your entrepreneurial skills then this course is for you. The format of the course is interactive workshops with the aim of inspiring people to formulate business ideas that can be presented to a range of potential investors and advisors from Enterprise Ireland and business angels to venture capitalists. The course consists of three modules entrepreneurship, strategic management and corporate finance. It will allow you to understand what it takes to start a new venture, including the basics of finance, marketing and management. It is highly practical and will allow you to assess the commercial viability of a new business idea and transform your idea into feasibility and business plans.

Who is the Programme for?

The programme is ideal for those who have a business idea they want to progress, graduates who want to hone their entrepreneurial skills or those who have significant experience but no formal qualifications in the area.

Duration

I evening per week for 4 hours over 13 weeks or 8 full day blocks spread over 13 weeks.

Award

Certificate in Entrepreneurship Special Purpose Award level 8, (10 ECTS Credits), awarded by HETAC.

Venue

National College of Ireland, Mayor Street, IFSC, Dublin 1

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have an honours degree (level 8) or equivalent. Applicants without a degree may be considered for admission based on work and other educational experience.

Programme Modules

Year 1
Corporate Finance	Entrepreneurship
Strategic Management

Start Date

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Programme Location

IFSC Campus and various Nation