Programme Details
Code
PG24238
Title
Postgraduate Diploma in Business
Programme Purpose
The Postgraduate Diploma in Business is an embedded award in the Master of Business Administration. It is constructed as a one year full-time or two year part-time programme of nine taught modules totalling 60 ECTS. This postgraduate diploma will not be offered separately but as an exit award (totalling 60 ECTS) for learners who are unable to complete the full Master in Business programme. Graduates of the DBS Postgraduate Diploma in Business or the Level 9 MBA are eligible to apply for Level 9 or 10 programmes in other HEIs. The programme is designed for managers, business innovators and leaders or those who aspire to enter managerial roles within a broad spectrum of industries. The programme is intended for learners who wish to acquire in depth knowledge of business administration, theories, concepts and practical applications to enable an analytical application of such knowledge in context to generate valuable insights. Graduates will be equipped to make high level strategic business decisions, increasing productivity, profitability and an organisation’s value and market share. Programme Structure Semester one: Total 30 ECTS ? Four mandatory modules Total 20 ECTS (5 ECTS per module) ? Global Issues for Management ? Strategic Marketing Analysis ? Managerial Financial Analysis ? Research Methods 1 ? One elective 10 ECTS Semester two: Total 30 ECTS ? Three mandatory modules Total 20 ECTS ? Applied Strategic Management (10 ECTS) ? Dynamic Leadership Development (5 ECTS) ? Research Methods 2 (5 ECTS) ? One elective 10 ECTS Electives emanate from the following subfields of business: Marketing, HRM, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Finance or Project Management. Should a learner choose two electives from the same specialism they will be on a specific learning pathway. The programme contains a wide range of formative and summative assessments including individual and group work, projects, presentations, case studies and examinations. Learners will synthesise their postgraduate studies with experiential learning gaining critical analysis and self-reflection skills to embrace lifelong learning to progress professionally and/or undertake further studies.
Duration Description
NFQ Level(s)
9
EQF Level(s)
7
Programme Credits
60
Location
Dublin City
Delivery Modes
Centre/School/College Based
Full Time
Part Time
PEL Applies
Yes
PEL Arrangements
Insurance Product
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First Intake Date
01-09-2019
Last Intake Date
31-08-2024
Validation Documents
Centres offering Postgraduate Diploma in Business
Name | Address | Contact | Website |
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Dublin Business School | Exams Office, 13/14 Aungier Street,, Dublin 2 , D02 WC04. | 01 417 7500 |