Course Summary
This part-time programme is designed for mature students, with work experience, who wish to return to education to complete a diploma or degree in Business Studies while continuing to work. Lecture attendance is once a month on Friday and Saturday from 9am-5pm.
Students on the Diploma and Bachelor of Business Studies attend the UCD Belfield Campus for six weekends over the course of the academic year. Our students travel from all over Ireland, and abroad, to attend campus lectures given by leading experts. The campus experience is considered a key component of the programme where our students can interact with their classmates, lecturers, and avail of the University’s facilities.
If you decide to take up a place on our programme you will be appointed a Learning Support Officer who will be the main point of contact for you throughout your studies.
After the first two years, successful participants will be awarded a Diploma in Business Studies (NFQ Level 7) and, after a further two years, a Bachelor of Business Studies Hons (NFQ Level 8).
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A flexible admissions policy is in place, with two routes of entry; one based on mature years, life experience and academic aptitude and the second based upon matriculation (i.e. Leaving Certificate). The former route of entry tends to be the most common one with the average age of students in the region of 32 years. The admissions process may include an interview and a writing skills test may also form part of the assessment.
Students will require access to a laptop/PC, microphone, camera, and broadband to be able to participate fully in the programme.
Applications for these part-time programmes can be made directly through the UCD website www.ucd.ie/apply. Applications for the 2021/2022 academic year close on 31st May 2021.
For more information on eligibility and application criteria please visit www.ucd.ie/quinn or email [email protected]
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Career Sectors
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Language Options
Language options with this course
The following language options are available to study as part of this programme:
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the UCD Horizons page.
* Time abroad utilising this language
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Entry Requirements
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
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.
Career Progression
The programme is aimed at students who wish to progress in their careers and enhance future career support. Its core and elective modules are designed to reflect the issues, challenges and changing needs of today’s business environment.
The programme gives you the flexibility to maintain your career momentum and earning power while you study. Working while you study also means you have the opportunity to make gains in the workplace by applying what you learn on an ongoing basis.
Graduates will progress to rewarding and challenging employment in industries including administration, banking, insurance and financial management, education/ training, engineering and construction, healthcare, hospitality and tourism, IT and telecoms, marketing and media, and retail, sales and customer services. Roles may include technical, operational or managerial positions. On completion of the Bachelor of Business Studies, graduates are eligible to apply for a variety of postgraduate programmes including business strategy, project management, etc.
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