Pre-requisites
Pass Leaving Certificate – 5 (Ord) D3s or Mature Students (23 years or over)

Course Duration
26 Weeks - 1 evening per week and 1 Saturday Workshop per module

Certification
Assessment includes examinations and assignments.

About the Course
Increasing competition between national and international companies calls for a greater degree of ability and professionalism on the part of all managers. The structure of the programme ensures that participants are able to develop their academic knowledge and practical management skills. This programme, which is divided into five modules, is designed to provide a practical grounding in the skills of management.

Course Outline

• Management Principles
• Marketing and Sales Management
• Communication Studies
• Interpreting Financial Information
• Human Resource Management

For Whom
This programme is suited to the aspiring or newly appointed manager, the team leader, the self-employed and those interested in enhancing personal performance.

Progression and Career Options
Upon completion, this professional Diploma is the perfect foundation for participants who wish to progress in the workplace. Successful applicants may also elect to pursue further studies in this area. Employment can typically be found in the areas of Customer Service, Banking, Marketing, Insurance and PR.

Schedule September 2009 - May 2010
Wednesday Evenings - 6.30pm - 9.30pm

Oct 09: 7, 14, 21, 28
Nov 09: 4, 11, 14*(Sat), 18, 25
Dec 09: 2, 5*(Sat), 9, 16
Jan 10: 6, 13, 20
Feb 10: 3, 10, 17, 24, 27*(Sat)
Mar 10: 3, 10, 20*(Sat), 24, 31
Apr 10: 7, 14, 17*(Sat), 21, 28

Course Fee
€1,995 (inc of ICM fees)