Ireland MBA, Business Degree & Diploma Courses

Grafton College Of Management Sciences, Dublin:
Grafton College of Management Sciences is one of the utmost providers of undergraduate, postgraduate, professional education amongst the private educators in Ireland. Our courses are organised in consultation with international institutions to cover most of the popular fields in today's industry. The end result is courses that are of direct relevance to their field and of a high quality. We provide external educational programmes/courses from the University of London to both our local and international applicants who seek distance learning from Ireland while studying in their own countries. We are also affiliated with the American World University and work together with numerous Bachelor, Master degrees.

Faculty of Business

Degree Programmes

1. BA (Hons) in Business Management
Course Code: BABM
Grafton College has launched The BA (Hons) Business Management Degree Programme with the partnership of the University of Wales, Lampeter. This business Management Degree Programme provides students with the opportunity to develop both theoretical understanding and practical skills that can be utilised in a variety of business management settings.
The well structured Undergraduate Degree Programme caters the continuously changing environment, places a strong emphasis on a student support and participative teaching and learning. It plays a pivotal role in the participants’ professional career growth and provides an ideal platform for progression onto Masters Degree in any University/College.

2. Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA)
Course Code: BBA
The BBA programme is aimed at producing managers possessing analytical and creative abilities. The program assists the students in understanding and developing the unique leadership qualities required for successfully managing business functions, an organisational unit or an enterprise. The Bachelor of Business Administration degree gives students an opportunity to specialise in designated fields.

3. Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
Course Code: MBA
The MBA is a major undertaking. It is designed to improve managerial effectiveness through an intellectual understanding of the theory of management, supported by the skills and practical ability to manage. Our top ranking graduate programme is built around a results-focused, challenging and comprehensive curriculum that will prepare you for business leadership.

Diploma Programmes
1. Diploma in Business Studies
Course Code: DBS
The Diploma is the second of the 3 levels of the ICM Business Studies programme. Diploma Part 1 and 2 papers are set and marked to the level of the first year of a UK Business Studies degree programme.

2. Diploma in International Business
Course Code: DIB
In addition to providing a comprehensive knowledge of the major functional areas of business, this programme also prepares students for employment with organisations involved in export. It is particularly suitable for those who wish to join multi-national corporations and the course structure ensures that students have the widest possible range of employment opportunities open to them on completion of their studies.

3. Diploma in International Trade
Course Code: DIT
Continuing expansion in World Trade has led to an increase in management career opportunities for those with the relevant knowledge, ability and commercial experience in International Trade. This two part business programme provides, at certificate level, the knowlegde necessary for the administration of an import/export office. The Diploma level is designed for those who, having gained relevant practical experience, seek a senior appointment as an Export Sales Manager or Export Sales Director.

4. Diploma in Human Resource Development
Course Code: DHRM
Continuing economic activity and growth in developed, transitional and emerging economies has created excellent career opportunities, in both the public and private sectors, for those with demonstrable HRD skills. This programme has been designed for those with an interest in human resource development, training and personnel management who seek a recognised qualification in order to improve their workplace performance and enhance their career and employment prospects.

5. Diploma in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations
Course Code: DMPR
There are excellent career opportunities, in both the public and private sectors, for those with good creative, analytical and interpersonal skills who can demonstrate their ability to develop, communicate and implement ideas and concepts. This programme has been designed for those with an interest in communications who seek a recognised qualification to enhance future employment prospects and career progression.

6. Diploma in Marketing
Course Code: DIM
This programme is designed for those who seek to develop their marketing skills and knowledge. It is suitable for both business students and for those who may be working in Advertising, Sales, Marketing or PR environment.

7. Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Development
Course Code: ADHRD
Continuing economic activity and growth in developed, transitional and emerging economies has created excellent career opportunities, in both the public and private sectors, for those with demonstrable HRD skills. This programme has been designed for those with an interest in human resource development, training and personnel management who seek a recognised qualification in order to improve their workplace performance and enhance their career and employment prospects.

8. Advanced Diploma in Business Studies
Course Code: ADBS
The Advanced Diploma is the final of the 3 levels of the ICM Business Studies programme. The Advanced Diploma papers are set and marked to the level of the second year of a UK Business Studies degree programme.

9. Advanced Diploma in Marketing
Course Code: ADM
This programme is designed for those who seek to develop their marketing skills and knowledge. It is suitable for both business students and for those who may be working in Advertising, Sales, Marketing or PR environment.

10. Advanced Diploma in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations
Course Code: ADMPR
There are excellent career opportunities, in both the public and private sectors, for those with good creative, analytical and inter-personal skills who can demonstrate their ability to develop, communicate and implement ideas and concepts. This programme has been designed for those with an interest in communications who seek a recognised qualification to enhance future employment prospects and career progression.

11. Graduate Diploma in Management Studies
Course Code: GDMS
Increasing competition between national and international companies calls for a greater degree of ability and professionalism on the part of all managers. This advanced level management programme is regularly selected by employers seeking a suitable programme of study for their middle and line managers. The structure of the programme ensures that participants are able to develop both academic knowledge and practical management skills. The qualification also gives entry to a range of other postgraduate programmes.

12. Graduate Diploma in Marketing
Course Code: GDM
This programme is designed for those who seek to develop their marketing skills and knowledge. It is suitable for both business students and for those who may be working in Advertising, Sales, Marketing or PR environment.

Certificate Programmes

1. Certificate in Business Administration - OCR Level 2
Course Code: CBA
These qualifications at Level 1, 2 and 3 of the National Qualifications Framework have been designed to provide candidates with a comprehensive and progressive introduction to the core skills and knowledge required to work in an administrative contexts.

2. Certificate in Business Studies - Level 5
Course Code: CBS5
The Certificate in Business Studies is designed to provide the learner with knowledge and practical skills in relation to running a business. The variety of modules allow the learner choose a particular area of business to specialise in and/or allow the learner to identify a particular area of business in which they would like to continue their studies