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Applied Entrepreneurship and the Irish Enterprise Ecosystem (Certificate, L6, 10 ECTS)

  • Location: Online

  • weeks: 12

  • Fees: €700

  • Level 6

  • Course Type Flexible and Professional Learning

  • Study Mode Part Time

  • Department Department of Lifelong Learning

  • Start Date 14/09/2026

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Course Overview

This Programme aims to equip adult students with a practical and reflective understanding of the entrepreneurial journey, from entrepreneurial mindset to identifying opportunities and shaping ideas to developing viable value propositions and pathways to commercialisation. Students will explore the evolving nature of entrepreneurship, the challenges entrepreneurs face, and the support mechanisms available within entrepreneurial ecosystems in Ireland, while applying learning to their own ideas or venture concepts.

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  • Applied Entrepreneurship and the Irish Enterprise Ecosystem

    This module aims to equip adult students with a practical and reflective understanding of the entrepreneurial journey, from entrepreneurial mindset to identifying opportunities and shaping ideas to developing viable value propositions and pathways to commercialisation. Students will explore the evolving nature of entrepreneurship, the challenges entrepreneurs face, and the support mechanisms available within entrepreneurial ecosystems in Ireland, while applying learning to their own ideas or venture concepts. This module introduces students to entrepreneurship as a dynamic journey rather than a linear process. Through a combination of conceptual inputs, real-world examples, and applied activities, students will examine how ideas emerge, evolve, and translate into entrepreneurial action. The module emphasises opportunity recognition, problem–solution fit, value creation, business modelling, and early commercialisation decisions, alongside personal development as an entrepreneur. By the end of the module, students will have developed a structured understanding of the supports and pathways that can help progress a business idea.

  • Minimum Entry Requirements

    Mature applicants (i.e over 23 years) or

    Leaving Certificate grade O6 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate. Two of these subjects must be Mathematics and a language(English or Irish)
    or
    QQI Level 5 Full award with a minimum of eight modules.

    Candidates are required to have an English requirement: IELTS 6.0/ Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) B2

  • This programme will be delivered online though our virtual learning environment.

  • Each 10-credit module normally equates to approximately 200 total learning hours. Total learning hours include the time spent in class, such as lectures, tutorials, and practical elements, as well as time spent working independently outside of college.

    The balance between these varies by discipline and level of study, and learners should be aware that workload will increase at particular times, especially when assignments are due.

  • The programme is assessed through a combination of continuous assessments & project work.

  • €700

  • Applications will close on 28th August 2026 at 5pm.

    Places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

    Programme run subject to viable numbers.

  • Applied Entrepreneurship and the Irish Enterprise Ecosystem (Certificate, L6, 10 ECTS)