Higher Certificate in Business – Year 1

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Aim of Programme

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Aim of Programme


This programme delivers business knowledge and skills which form the basis for a career in industry, commerce or the public service. You will gain an understanding of the functional areas of business and of the factors which influence business success. On graduation, you should be able to use your knowledge and skills to solve technical and human problems in a business/commercial context. You will also learn how effective interpersonal relations at work contribute to the public image of an organisation and to its progress.


Online / Blended

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Programme Content

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Programme Content


Year 1

  • Financial Accounting A
  • Computer Applications
  • Economics
  • Learning and Development for Higher Education
  • Marketing
  • Financial Accounting B
  • Business Mathematics
  • Business Management
  • Entrepreneurial Skills

Year 2

  • IT and Computer Applications
  • Management Accounting
  • Operations and Supply Chain Management
  • HR Management
  • Marketing Management
  • International Economics

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Minimum Entry Requirements

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 Minimum Entry Requirements


Mature applicant or Grade O6 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate examinations.  Two of these subjects must be mathematics and a language (English or Irish). Or any QQI level 5 qualification is acceptable or Recognition of Prior Learning.


 

 

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Induction

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Induction


Induction for the 2022/2023 academic year takes place (online via Zoom) on Saturday 10th September from 930am to 1pm. In advance, you will be required to review Pre Induction reading material, available to you on www.aitflexiblelearning.ie.

During Induction, you will be given the opportunity to:

  • Meet your programme lecturers, programme co-ordinator and students
  • Overview of the programme handbook, programme’s modules, assessments and delivery timetable
  • Introduction to TUS’ operating systems including MS Office, Zoom, Moodle etc
  • Outline of the learning supports available to you during the programme

 

 

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Progression

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Progression


Progression from the Higher Certificate in Business Studies Year 1 is on to the Higher Certificate in Business Studies Year 2.

On successful completion, students are eligible to apply to the Level 7 Bachelor of Business Studies. On successful completion, students are eligible to apply and progress to the Level 8 Bachelor of Business Studies. On successful completion, students are eligible to apply and progress to a Level 9 Postgraduate Diploma in various disciplines or Masters of Business Studies in Research.


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FAQ

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Frequently Asked Questions


Do you have a question?

You may find the information you need in our FAQ section.

If not, don’t hesitate to get in touch, we’re always happy to help.

Call 090 648 3050

Click HERE to send us a message.


 

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Details

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Duration

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Monday 7 pm to 9 pm
Wednesday 7 pm to 10 pm

Plus 4 Saturdays per semester Online (9 am – 1 pm).

For online programmes, lectures will be delivered online and recordings of lectures will be available to view in the student’s own time.

Saturdays 

Semester 1 (2022)

October 1st

October 15th

November 19th

December 3rd

Commencing

Monday, September 12th 2022

Programme Fee

€2,350 per annum

Enquiries

[email protected]


 

 

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