Course Summary
Course Category: Tertiary Education Programmes
This full time, two-year Higher Certificate in Digital and Business Skills Level 6 {DABS Higher Certificate (HC)} in Cathal Brugha FET combines classroom-based learning with work-based learning and runs continuously for 24 months (including work placements).
Learners who successfully complete the DABS HC programme can progress directly to year three and four of the DABS BA (Hons) degree programme provided by NCI without going through the CAO.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Year One
Personal Development and Reflection
Communication and Working in Professional Environments
Digital Literacy & Proficiency
Navigating the Digital Landscape
Navigating Organisations and The Business Environment World
Information Literacy and Academic Learning
Work placement Preparation 1
Work placement assessment activities
Year Two
Personal Goals & Financial Awareness
Leadership & Team Environments
Data Management
Digital Marketing
Sustainability for Business
Critical Thinking: Self, Perspectives, and World
Work Place Preparation 2
Work Placement 2
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
