Higher Diploma in Business in Management

Course details

The Higher Diploma in Business – Management Studies is a programme which is aimed at developing the range of cross-enterprise skills required of modern competitive manufacturing or services organisations. It has been designed with business skills as a dominant focus. With strong industry links the programme encompasses workshops, seminars, online learning and the traditional classroom environment where participants develop key business and management skills over two semesters. Each participant will have the opportunity to undertake an internship as part of the credit provision of this programme. The student will be supported in finding a placement with an employer and will undertake an action oriented project to support their learning while on placement.

The programme is ideal for anyone without a business qualification who has a definite interest in leadership, operations management, teamwork and personal development. Incorporating modules like Project Management, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Innovation, International Business and Accounting for non-specialists this programme provides a bedrock for anyone hoping to pursue careers in team leadership, operations management or supervision in a wide variety of contexts.

The course is designed with strong industry input and leading experts on areas such as lean management, operational excellence and project management contribute in delivering content, sharing their expertise and increasing networking opportunities. Industry partners in the South East and beyond have been very enthusiastic about the development of the programme and have played a key role in it throughout its duration. In the delivery of this programme there has been collaboration with a range of companies including Hasbro Ireland, Lake Region Medical, EMC and Genzyme (A Sanofi Company).

Modules

Semester 1

• Marketing for Managers
• Operations Management & SCM
• Managing Change
• International Business Environment
• Managing Business Projects
• Organisational Strategy

Semester 2

• Accounting for Non-Specialists
• Exploring Organisational Behaviour
• Project
• Managing People
• The Management of Innovation

Entry Requirements

• Interested applicants must hold at least a Level 8 qualification or equivalent. Candidates without a level 8 qualification should have 2 years verifiable experience in a supervisory or managerial role and may be considered for the programme.
• Applicants from non-business disciplines will be required to demonstrate evidence of a strong interest in business in an academic or practical context. An Honours result in their respective qualification is required.
• Applicants may be required to undertake an interview with the programme panel.
• Applicants whose first language is not English must submit evidence of competency in English.