| Course Name |
Business |
| Course Provider |
Athlone Institute of Technology |
| Course Code |
100168 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ)
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Major |
Athlone Institute of Technology |
Level 8 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Athlone |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Institute Induction
Please note: Institute induction is on Saturday 23 September 2017 from 9.30am to 1.00pm. Attendance on that date is compulsory.
Commencing September 2017 |
| Duration |
18 months: 3 semesters
Tuesday and Thursday 6.00pm to 10.00pm
OR
Friday 2.00pm to 10.00pm |
| Course Fee |
Course Fee
€2800 - Full academic year
€1400 - Half academic year
Total - €4200w |
| Entry Requirements |
Bachelor Degree (Level 7) or Bachelor Degree Honours (Level 8) in any non-business discipline is required. |
| Course Content |
Expand+Aim of Course
The Higher Diploma in Business is an 18 month part-time- programme which is aimed at developing the range of crossenterprise skills required of modern competitive organisations.
The course is designed with strong industry input with...
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The Higher Diploma in Business is an 18 month part-time- programme which is aimed at developing the range of crossenterprise skills required of modern competitive organisations.
The course is designed with strong industry input with a view to producing more efficient and effective employees. All modules assume no previous knowledge of the subject. This programme provides you with the fundamental skills to work in business, and will complement your existing degree. It also provides you with an opportunity for further postgraduate study.
Intended for
The programme is ideal for anyone without a business qualification wishing to develop key business and management skills. It has been designed with business skills as a dominant focus.
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| Subjects Taught |
Course Content
Semester 1; Sept 17 – Dec 17
Financial Accounting and Analysis
Economics for Business
Marketing Management
Semester 2; Jan 18 – May 18
Management and Strategy
Financial Management and Decision Making
Business Enterprise and Project
Management
Semester 3; Sept 18 – Dec 18
Human Resource Management
Business Applications
Business Law
*Some Modules may be delivered online enabling participants to access learning in their own environment and time. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career Opportunities
Once you graduate, you will gain an established and nationally recognised qualification that will equip you for employment in a wide range of business settings. The skills needed for modern organisations have changed significant...
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Once you graduate, you will gain an established and nationally recognised qualification that will equip you for employment in a wide range of business settings. The skills needed for modern organisations have changed significantly and this course will seek to address the modern skills needs in business management.
Here are some routes our graduates have been successful in gaining employment in businesses both nationally and internationally:
Business development and consultancy
• HRM
• Marketing
• Financial and risk analysis
• Operations management
• IT
• Innovation management
• Establishing new business start ups
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| Further Enquiries |
Enquiries
Maria Slevin
mslevin@ait.ie
+353 (0)90 648 3050
lifelonglearning@ait.ie
www.ait.ie |
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