Expand+Depending on which course you choose, you can apply online at www.ait.ie or through the use of the application form at the end of this book. At the top of each course in this prospectus you will find an icon denoting which way to apply.

For assis...

Hide-Depending on which course you choose, you can apply online at www.ait.ie or through the use of the application form at the end of this book. At the top of each course in this prospectus you will find an icon denoting which way to apply.

For assistance with this please contact us on 090 6483050 or email lifelonglearning@ait.ie and we will guide you through this process.

Institute staff and representatives of Professional Bodies will be available on this evening to provide additional information on courses, answer queries and to offer guidance and assistance.

However be aware that we invite you to contact us anytime during the year for guidance and advice.
Alternatively, students may: forward a completed application/registration form (see back of this prospectus), including the appropriate fee, to the Department of Lifelong Learning. Please note that postal applications and enquiries are welcome by the Department from May 1st to September 13th.

Early registration is advisable, as the number of places on many courses are limited. Applications will be dealt with in order of receipt either by post or in person.

An information and registration evening will take place at the Institute from 5.30pm to 8.30pm on: Thursday 7 September 2017

Commencing September 2017

Expand+Refund Policy:
Please note: The onus is on the student to notify the Department of Adult and Continuing Education in writing in the event of their withdrawing from their course for any reason as soon as is practicable.

Short courses (3-12 weeks...

Hide-Refund Policy:
Please note: The onus is on the student to notify the Department of Adult and Continuing Education in writing in the event of their withdrawing from their course for any reason as soon as is practicable.

Short courses (3-12 weeks):
A full refund will be given if requested one week before course commencement. A refund less administration fee (25%) will be given if requested where one class of the course has taken place. Refunds are not available thereafter.

For courses of 13 weeks or more:
A full refund will be given if requested one week before course commencement. A refund less administration fee (25%) will be given where two classes of the course have taken place. Refunds are not available thereafter.

Please Note: Requests for refund of course fees must be made in writing to the Department of Adult and Continuing Education. A 25% administration fee is charged as per the above refund policy. Receipts must be produced when requesting a refund of course fees.

Cancelled Courses:
As all Adult Education classes must be self-financing, Athlone Institute of Technology reserves the right to cancel any class that is not financially viable prior to commencement. All registered students will be notified and all fees will be refunded automatically.

Expand+You will learn to conduct critical appraisals in the context of strategic business management and will develop skills of analysis

Aim of Course
If you have successfully completed professional examinations of a major internationally recognised a...

Hide-You will learn to conduct critical appraisals in the context of strategic business management and will develop skills of analysis

Aim of Course
If you have successfully completed professional examinations of a major internationally recognised accounting body up to and including the penultimate (second-last) stage, this add-on honours degree may be of interest to you. The programme is based on practical, professional, employer-driven requirements. As a student, you will develop enhanced technical abilities and practical operational skills, complementing the success which you have already achieved in professional accountancy examinations and maximising your career prospects.

During this honours programme you will develop an advanced understanding of concepts, theories and practice. You will learn to conduct critical appraisals in the context of strategic business management and will develop skills of analysis, interpretation, evaluation and judgement.

The ability to work as part of a team and to take leadership and responsibility in a group setting are core workplace skills which will be enhanced throughout the year. You will learn to use interpersonal skills for the deployment of advanced techniques.

Research, analysis, interpretation and the recommendation of innovative solutions to problems are further skills that will be developed during this year. In particular, you will develop the capacity to conduct high-level qualitative and quantitative research and the strategic ability to analyse and interpret information.

Part of the skill-set you will develop on this programme is the ability to research current theories and practices, and to make recommendations on their strategic impact on an organisation in an accounting and finance context. Particular emphasis will be placed upon business ethics and corporate social responsibility.

Expand+Progression
An honours degree is an effective basis for postgraduate studies and research leading to Master’s (Level 9) qualifications. You may also decide to study towards full membership of one of the professional accountancy bodies. Full details...

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An honours degree is an effective basis for postgraduate studies and research leading to Master’s (Level 9) qualifications. You may also decide to study towards full membership of one of the professional accountancy bodies. Full details on all postgraduate opportunities at AIT are contained in the postgraduate prospectus.

Career Opportunities
As the availability of honours graduates becomes more widespread in the jobs market, employers can be more selective. This qualification is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for further success and progression in a competitive job market.