Degree, diploma & certificate business courses in Dublin

IBAT College Dublin:
Choosing the right institution to study abroad will have a positive impact on your future – both professionally and personally. IBAT College Dublin in Ireland provides high quality education targeted specifically at enhancing their opportunities for employment and unlocking their personal potential.

MBA - Masters of Business Administration Degree Course:
Our MBA programme is one year full-time and starts every February and September. The programme is internationally recognised and offers students the opportunity to develop their business management skills and knowledge. Academically rigorous, stimulating and practical, this MBA challenges students through class-room learning and practical opportunities to apply new skills learned. The programme covers eight carefully selected subjects, considered essential to any business manager's toolkit.

Honours Degree in International Business:
This level 8 Bachelor of Business (Hons) is a four year programme and has been devised to include subjects that support best international business management practice. The broad range of business subjects offered by the course provides comprehensive exposure to the core areas of strategy, finance and banking, operations and other functional areas with a focus on conducting business across international borders. The course is recommended for students wishing to enter the workplace at a higher level or for entrepreneurs wishing to set up their own business.

Students will have the opportunity to vary the focus of their Bachelor of Business programme by selecting from the elective group options.
> International Business
> Business Information Systems
> Marketing

Further study:
Graduates may be entitled to exemptions from leading Professional Accountancy Bodies including ACA and ACCA.

Bachelor of Business Degree Course:
This three year degree programme builds upon the areas of management, ICT, Finance and Business which are introduced to students in year one and year two of this programme. The programme is for school leavers who wish to pursue a career in business, management or related fields and also mature students who wish to improve their career prospects. Students will build upon their introduction to business and management functions to develop a range of skills, including analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary in the modern business environment.

Further Study:
Students who successfully complete this programme, can enter the final year of the honours degree programmes in Marketing, Business Information Systems or International Business.

HETAC qualifications, as the national qualifications of a constituent EU member state, are recognised internationally. Holders of HETAC qualifications can access a wide range of postgraduate and professional programmes both in Ireland and abroad.

Higher Certificate in Business:
This two year programme will provide students with the relevant knowledge and skills to enable them to make a significant contribution within modern business, commercial or administrative environments. The programme is for school leavers who wish to pursue a career in business, enterprise or related fields and also mature students who wish to improve their career prospects. The learning process in this course involves lectures, tutorials, practicals, workshops, case studies and interactive learning. Lecturers actively encourage participation in classes. This course is particularly strong on both finance and information technology.

Further Study:
Students who successfully complete their programme will qualify for entry onto the final year of the ordinary degree programmes (Level 7 awards) or year 3 of the BA (Hons) business degree programmes (Level 8 awards).

FETAC Level 5 - Tourism Course:
This course is a one year programme that investigates the topic of tourism by examining its socio-economic, cultural and environmental impacts and by providing practical knowledge about the day-to-day operations involved in the tourism industry. The current state of tourism and its potential developments are also investigated.

ICM - Diploma in Marketing, Advertising and PR:
This is a one year (Part time) programme that is ideal for people with an interest in any of these areas or who wish to enhance their business communication skills. The modules that this course covers will provide a strong foundation in the areas of Marketing, Advertising, Sales and PR, and the skills acquired can be applied to businesses across the world. Each module will provide theoretical insights and a practical dimension. This course will enhance its graduate’s career opportunities as it enables them to interact in a broad range of business environments and equips them with strong communication and analytical skills.

BSc Degree in Applied Accounting:
ACCA and Oxford Brookes University have worked together to develop the BSc in Applied Accounting, which is available to students who wish to obtain a degree while studying towards the ACCA Qualification.
There are numerous benefits to completing the degree. Not least because a degree and a professional accounting qualification are a powerful combination of qualifications to have, putting you in demand with employers and increasing your career prospects.