| Course Name |
Entrepreneurship Innovation & Creativity - Limerick Campus |
| Course Provider |
TUS - Limerick Campuses |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
TUS - Technological University of the Shannon |
| Course Code |
113383 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
More info..
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Special Purpose |
Technological University of the Shannon |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening, Online or Distance, Blended |
| Location (Districts) |
Limerick City |
| Duration |
12 months
Delivery
Blended delivery with 2 Workshops held in Moylish campus on a Friday afternoon from 2pm to 6pm
Lectures will be recorded, uploaded by Friday evening and available on Moodle
Lectures will be 1 hour in duration - this will differ based on the semester - and there will be a live class on a Wednesday night from 7pm to 10pm - this will be conducted on Teams |
| Course Fee |
€4,500 |
| Entry Requirements |
What are the entry requirements?
(a) Mature applicants (i.e. over 23 years of age). However, if candidates are below 23 with an acumen for entrepreneurship they may be admitted through an interview process. or
(b) Leaving Certificate Grade O6 in five subjects at ordinary level (or equivalent) to include mathematic and a language (English or Irish), or equivalent.
Entry requirements will be reviewed as part of the development of AIT’s and LIT's APEL policy |
| Course Content |
Expand+The aim of this programme is to provide an opportunity for students to develop the technical, entrepreneurial, interpersonal,innovation and managerial knowledge, skills and competencies required for a variety of job opportunities in their own busines...
Hide-The aim of this programme is to provide an opportunity for students to develop the technical, entrepreneurial, interpersonal,innovation and managerial knowledge, skills and competencies required for a variety of job opportunities in their own business. The programmes intends to provide the students with a knowledge of those business disciplines which form the basis for a successful career as an entrepreneur.
Time Commitment
Each 5 credits will normally equate to approximately 100 Total Learning Hours. Total Learning Hours includes the time you spend in class (lectures, tutorials, practical elements) and the time you spend completing work outside of college. The balance between these two varies by discipline, and by level of study. You should bear in mind that the workload will increase at particular times e.g. when assignments are due.
Qualification
Special Purpose Award - Level 6 NFQ (60 credits)
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| Subjects Taught |
What modules will I study?
Social Media Applications 5 ECTS
Sales Practice and the Pitch 5 ECTS
The Business Environment and the Entrepreneur 10 ECTS
Professional.Development, Career Planning and Mentoring 10 ECTS
Creativity and Ideation for Product Innovation 5 ECTS
Finance for Entrepreneurs 5 ECTS
E-Business and Web Creation 5 ECTS
Entrepreneurial Skills 10 ECTS
Learning and Development for Higher Education 5 ECTS |
| Assessment Method |
All modules are conducted on a CA basis, with the exception of The Business Environment and The Entrepreneur, which has an in-class 50% exam |
| Careers or Further Progression |
What are the career prospects?
Entrepreneur/Ecological Entrepreneur/Digital Entrepreneur
Intrapreneur/Corporate Entrepreneur
Business Development Manager
Innovator and Change Manager
Entrepreneurial Mentor
General Business Management
Digital Start-Up Advisor
Creative Consultant
Venture Capitalist |
| Further Enquiries |
For queries relating to the course
Flexible@lit.ie
For academic queries
james.flanagan@lit.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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