Business

Higher Certificate

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Group of business people in meeting looking at presentation
Type of Programme
Part-time
Duration
2 Years
Course Code
CR_BBUSA_6
Entry Requirements
See details below
Application Deadline
14th September 2024
Location(s)
MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork
Course NFQ Level
Level 6

Sheila Butler

T: 021 433 5806

Email: (email)

Overview

To give participants a firm foundation in business related knowledge and skills, with a view to commencing a career or enabling individuals to make an immediate contribution in their place of employment. Successful completion of the course will afford students the opportunity of progressing to a Bachelor Degree or other courses.

Course Delivery

2 Years

Trimester 1:

Four modules over two evenings per week, 6pm – 10pm

Trimester 2:

Six modules over three evenings per week, 6pm – 10pm

Trimester 3:

Two modules over two evenings per week, 6pm – 10pm

Commencement Dates

This course commences in September. Early application is strongly advised as places are limited.

Award

Higher Certificate in Business (Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications).

What will I study?

Modules

Year 1 – Modules, all mandatory

  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Introduction to Supply Chain
  • Essential Maths & Stats for Business
  • Stats & Financial Maths for Business
  • Introduction to Microeconomics
  • Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
  • Cost Accounting
  • Introduction to Marketing
  • Communication for Business
  • Creativity, Innovation & Teamwork
  • Business IT Skills
  • Introduction to Management

Year 2 – Modules, all mandatory

  • Economic Data & Analysis
  • Cost & Management Accounting
  •  Financial Accounting
  • Company & Partnership Accounting
  • Contemporary Management Issues
  • Financial Accounting Analysis
  • Marketing Strategy Principles
  • Professional HR Practice
  • Introduction to Macroeconomics
  • Irish Legal System
  • Irish Civil Law
  • IT Communication

The complete course will extend over two years. Modules will be taught on a trimesterised basis. Official examinations will be held at the end of each term. Certification for the course is through the ACCS Scheme

 

ACCS

ACCS is an acronym for “Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects”. This scheme allows students (for specified courses) – instead of studying an entire course – to study one or more modules of that course. Credits and Certificates are awarded for each module passed. Students who accumulate the appropriate number of modules qualify for the award of Higher Certificate.

Modules

What is a Module?

A module is a standalone unit of learning and assessment and is completed within one semester. A full-time student will normally study six modules in each semester; part-time and ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) students will have flexibility as to the number of modules taken.

The button below provides a link to all of the University's approved modules for this programme.

View Modules

Entry Requirements

The minimum requirements are Grade D3 (ordinary level) in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate, to include Mathematics and either English or Irish. Mature students will be considered on an individual basis.

 

What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.

Fees

Course fee: €185 per 5 credit module

Please note that applicants will be required to pay an acceptance fee of €450 online if a place on a course is offered. This fee is deductible from the overall course fee. 

Note: You will not be charged for applying for the programme by clicking the 'apply now' button, you are only asked to pay an acceptance fee if a place is offered to you, and you wish to accept it.

Progression

Successful graduates can progress to the Level 7 Bachelor of Business Management, and then to the Level 8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) or the Level 8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting.

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