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Post Graduate
Programs
Postgraduate Higher Diploma
in Business Studies
Awarding Body: Higher Education and Training Awards
Council (HETAC)
Duration: 12 months
The central objective
of this programme is to prepare graduates for
employment and career development within a
general business context. The course is designed
for graduates in disciplines other than business
who are interested in pursuing a career in
business or wish to develop significant business
knowledge.
The programme will be intensive and will
challenge participants. The intention is to
provide students with an appropriate combination
of academic theory, practical business
applications and skills to assist their
transition to the world of business. This will be
accomplished through the content of courses
offered, the range of learning processes employed
and the mix of lecturers contributing to the
programme. The lecturing team will consist of
persons who combine appropriate academic
qualifications with a wealth of practical
experience in business.
Programme Structure
For full-time
students, delivery of the programme is structured
over two semesters with an optional four months
work experience from June to September.
Work Placement (Optional)
One of the most
attractive aspects of the full time programme is
the opportunity to gain practical work experience
over a four month period. The opportunity of a
full time position may arise, and graduates of
this programme are at a distinct advantage in
terms of future employment prospects.
Assessment
Student assessment
will be based on a combination of continuous
assessment and end of semester examinations.
Continuous assessment will involve a number of
assessment methods, including research essays,
analysis of case studies, practical assessments
and projects. For the purpose of continuous
assessment students will be required to work
individually and in groups.
End of semester examinations will usually be
closed book, timed constrained written
examinations, which will feature a range of
question styles.
Careers
On completion of this
programme graduates will have the business
knowledge and skills required to commence
employment/career development in a variety of
business areas such as marketing, finance,
management and business administration within a
variety of industry sectors.
Entry Requirements
To
be considered for admission, applicants must hold:
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A
primary honours degree award of at least pass
level in a non-cognate discipline from a
recognised third level institution or equivalent
qualification
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An IELTS score of a minimum 6.0 or equivalent,
where full-time study has been conducted in a
language other than English or applicants whose
first language is not English.
Programme Content
Semester 1
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- Management &
Strategy
- Marketing
Principles
- IT in
Business
- The
Regulatory Environment
- The Economic
Environment
- Introduction
to E-Business
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Semester 2
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Human
Resource Management
- Marketing
Practice
- Accounting &
Finance
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Communication Skills
- Employment
Law
- E-Business
Strategy & Management
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