Higher Certificate in Business in Business (Higher Certificate, Year 2, L6, 60 ECTS)

Business Mathematics and Computer Applications 

A practical course in business mathematics and computer applications. The development of IT skills enables the student to progress successfully through university and subsequently in their working lives. This module will introduce the student to the practical elements of Information Technology and file management and the fundamental importance of business mathematics. Together with instruction in the use and application of Microsoft Applications software, this ensures the student is competently prepared to produce business documents, reports, presentations, spreadsheets and emails. The student will be equipped to collaborate and work remotely through the use of an on-line video conferencing platform. An appreciation of working in a paperless environment will be fostered throughout the delivery of the module.

Micro and Macro Economics 

Microeconomics studies individual choice, consumers, firms and Government being the subjects of this choice. Macroeconomics is concerned with the operation of the economy as a whole where we deal with aggregate variables. Arising out of this study is an appreciation of policy issues and their impact on social, economic and environmental sustainability. The purpose of this module is to develop an understanding of the behaviour and
actions of individual agents in the economy. This module aims to introduce students to the core principles and terminology of microeconomics and macroeconomics and their role in business. Students will develop a range of economic analytical skills including numerical, graphical, research and modelling methods that can be applied in a variety of business careers.

Business and Contract Law 

This module introduces students to the sources of law, the structure and practice of the administration of law in Ireland. It also explores the essential elements of business law and the manner in which contract law, tort law, data protection laws and employment law are administered. Furthermore this module will enable students to apply legal concepts and legal reasoning to a range of issues confronted in business.

Management Accounting 

The learner will study management accounting techniques, used to provide managers with information to assist with planning, controlling and decision making. The students will develop a competency for preparing budgets and appraising measurement and control techniques in management accounting.

Applied Practice 2 Organisational Alignment 

This module affords students the opportunity to implement the core work practice skills to compliment the other taught modules. Students will be required to make a business case proposal and it will form the basis of a work based learning project that will demonstrate the ability to engage as a skilled practitioner in their discipline. The aim of the module is to encourage learners to develop integrative learning, independent thought and critical reflection skills as they bring together a range of concepts, theories, frameworks and practices. For candidates that are currently not working, previous experience can be drawn upon with support from desk based case studies.

Marketing Management in a Digital Age 

Enables the students to acquire an understanding of marketing management but also acknowledges that we live in a time when technology has fundamentally changed how marketing is delivered in organisations globally. Provides students with the concepts, processes, frameworks and experiences that are useful for managing marketing in a digital age.

Minimum Entry Requirements

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.