Programme Overview

For this part-time course you can either Apply Online or download our application form.

The programme will give you a fully rounded knowledge of the key theories and concepts relevant to business. You will cover the latest thinking in the core areas of business; from human resource management to marketing, from communications to business strategy, and from accounting to law. You will learn how to apply these concepts in day-to-day business life. The range of knowledge and skills acquired will enhance your career in business, enterprise or related fields. The course will be assessed with an interesting and involving range of continuous assessment assignments, projects and end of semester examinations.

Who is the Programme for?

The programme is aimed at those from all sectors who wish to increase their knowledge of business and enhance their career prospects. The Higher Certificate also serves as a platform for further study.

Student Profile

Samantha O'Connor - “The course was enjoyable and really helped me to go on to a different course to help get my degree. It was so interesting and was a great path to go on and get my degree.”

Duration

2 years.

Schedule

Tuesday & Thursday 18.00 - 22.00 & Saturday 10.00 - 14.00

Entry Requirements

This programme is designed to appeal to those at work or seeking to re-enter the workforce. Applicants will be considered based on relevant work and other experience.

Graduates of NCI’s Certificate in First Line Management can enter onto the second stage of the Higher Certificate in Business having undertaken appropriate bridging studies in accounting and quantitative analysis. Students from the HETAC Certificate in Management and other one-year and Higher Certificates in a non-cognate area may be considered for subject exemptions onto the programme.

Award

The Higher Certificate in Business is awarded by HETAC at level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications. Graduates who successfully pass the programme will be eligible for entry into the second stage of level 8 programmes such as the BA in Business, BA in Accounting or the BA in Finance. Due to the specialised nature of subjects covered students wishing to progress to the level 7 BA in HRM can progress to the second stage.

Venue

IFSC Campus, Mayor St, IFSC, Dublin 1.

Programme Modules

Year 1
Accounting 1	Accounting 2
Business Communications	Introduction to E-Business
Management	Marketing
Organisational Behaviour	Quantitative Analysis 1

Year 2
Business Law	Economics
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship	Human Resource Management
International Business	Introduction to Business Strategy
Project Management	Quantitative Methods

Start Date

Tuesday 20th September 2011

Programme Location

IFSC Campus