Code

PG26275

Title

Postgraduate Diploma in Business

Programme Purpose

The Postgraduate Diploma in Business (60 ECTS, NFQ level 9) is a one academic year full-time or eighteen months part-time programme of nine taught modules without the Capstone (Business Simulation). It is an embedded exit award from the Master of Business Administration (90 ECTS, NFQ level 9). The overall aim of the programme is to provide graduates with the opportunity to attain a Level 9 award if they cannot complete the Capstone module of this programme for personal or professional reasons. Therefore, The Postgraduate Diploma in Business (60 ECTS, NFQ Level 9) is offered only as an exit award from the Masters programme. 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. Postgraduate Diploma in Business - Programme Structure Semester one: Total 30 ECTS Six mandatory modules, total 30 ECTS (5 ECTS per module): Risk and Change for Global Issues Managerial Financial Analysis Strategic Marketing Analysis Strategic Planning and Management Dynamic Leadership Development Sustainable Operations Management Semester two: Total 30 ECTS One mandatory module and two elective modules, total 30 ECTS (10 ECTS per module): Conducting Research for Business Elective 1 Elective 2 Electives emanate from the following subfields of business with a choice of eight options: Marketing Human Resource Management Cloud Computing Finance Project Management Supply Chain Management Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Law 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.

Duration Description

NFQ Level(s)

9

EQF Level(s)

7

Location

Dublin City

Delivery Modes

PEL Applies

Yes

PEL Arrangements

Insurance Product

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Validation Documents

Panel Report, Certificate of Validation