| Course Name |
Engineering Entrepreneurship |
| Course Provider |
Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| Course Code |
DKA41 |
| Course Type |
Higher Education Direct Entry |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
Dundalk Institute of Technology |
Level 8 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Dundalk |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Apply to: Admissions Office, DkIT.
Application forms are available from www.dkit.ie |
| Qualification Letters |
BSc (Hons) |
| Duration |
1 year (add-on) |
| Entry Requirements |
Minimum Entry Requirements
The programme is open to applicants who have successfully completed a Level 7, Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent Technological Programme with an overall pass and a minimum overall average of 50% achieved in one sitting.
Applicants holding different award titles are invited to apply to the Institute in order to determine the suitability of their award for admission to the programme. |
| Number of Places |
20 |
| Course Content |
Expand+About this Programme
This Honours Degree in Engineering Entrepreneurship is multidisciplinary programme, combining Engineering with Business.
The aim of the programme is to produce graduates who are not only competent in the core engineering sk...
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This Honours Degree in Engineering Entrepreneurship is multidisciplinary programme, combining Engineering with Business.
The aim of the programme is to produce graduates who are not only competent in the core engineering skills, but who also have a mind-set capable of recognising and pursuing business opportunities. The programme is ideal for Level 7 graduates, with a broad engineering background who want to develop entrepreneurial, problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Central to the Programme is the New Venture Development Module where Students are required to develop an idea in terms of its Technical and Business aspects.
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Year 1:
Semester 1:
Mandatory:
* New Venture Development 1 (year-long)
* Project Engineering (year-long)
* Creativity & Innovation
* Enterprise and Operations
* Sales & Marketing
Electives:
* Infrastructure Development
* Planning & Develo...
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Semester 1:
Mandatory:
* New Venture Development 1 (year-long)
* Project Engineering (year-long)
* Creativity & Innovation
* Enterprise and Operations
* Sales & Marketing
Electives:
* Infrastructure Development
* Planning & Development Control
* Control Systems
* Energy Systems in Buildings
Semester 2:
Mandatory:
* New Venture Development (year-long)
* Project Engineering (year-long)
* Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Sustainability
* New Venture Finance
* Legal, Intellectual Property & Commercialisation
Electives:
* Project Management
* Power Electronics
* Materials and Resource Evaluation
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| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career Options
* Design Engineer
* Engineer – within specific disciplines
* Technical Sales and Marketing
* Business Development
* Project Management Systems Engineer
* New Product Development Engineer
* Technical Writer
The flexibl...
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* Design Engineer
* Engineer – within specific disciplines
* Technical Sales and Marketing
* Business Development
* Project Management Systems Engineer
* New Product Development Engineer
* Technical Writer
The flexible learning initiatives utilised in the programme may see a small number of graduates setting up and developing their own business interests, with the resources available in the Regional Development Centre at Dundalk Institute of Technology.
Progression Opportunities
Masters in Entrepreneurship and Marketing in Dundalk Institute of Technology.
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| Further Enquiries |
Mr Pat McCormick
Head of Department of Electronic & Mechanical Engineering
t +353 42 9370 273
e pat.mccormick@dkit.ie
w www.dkit.ie/courses/dka41
Mr Coleman Ledwith
Programme Director
t +353 42 9370 200 Ext 2563
e coleman.ledwith@dkit.ie |
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