Business - Critical Business Skills
The Diploma in Critical Business Skills aims to enable those with non-business backgrounds, to fulfil their potential and progress to middle management roles.
| Award Name | Minor Diploma (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Diploma (Level 8 NFQ) | Minor | National University of Ireland | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 year, part-time
Mode of study Online Learning
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a level 7 award in any discipline of no less than 90 ECTS. Three years of industry experience is desirable, but not essential. General entry requirements for part-time students can be found in our FAQs section (i.e. age, English language requirements etc.).
Careers / Further progression
Further Education
Graduates may go on to select from a range of level 8 and 9 postgraduate courses at the University of Galway or further afield.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can progress in a diverse range of industries, such as financial services, information systems and human resources.
Further information
Next start date September 2024
Average intake 25
Fees: EU €2,405
Fees: Tuition €2,335
Fees: Student levy €70
Fees: Non EU €2,905
A fees scholarship of up to 30% may be available for students who wish to upskill for the purposes of re-employment. Students must be registered as unemployed and in receipt of one of the following:
Job-seekers Benefit
Job-seekers Allowance
One-parent family allowance
Disability allowance
Community Employment Scheme
Carer’s Allowance
Signing for social insurance contribution credits
The Diploma in Critical Business Skills aims to enable those with non-business backgrounds, to fulfil their potential and progress to middle management roles. The course is designed to develop critical business skills required to contribute to economic development and productivity within their organisation or elsewhere.
The syllabus will use methods of self-reflection to evaluate personal performance and professional development. Participants will assess personal strengths, characteristics and skills that impact on workplace performance. They will design strategies to enhance personal and organisational strengths and manage weaknesses. Graduates will develop valuable leadership and management skills required to maximise their team's contribution to the organisation. Negotiation skills are a key skill in a wide range of business contexts, such as contracts, deal-making, employment discussions, team building, and disputes. This course will enable graduates to understand, accommodate and manage individual differences through constructive negotiations.
The Diploma in Critical Business Skills is approved by Engineers Ireland as a CPD learning opportunity for engineers.
Visit our Business Students Launchpad for sample learning material, tips for online learning & time management and further information on getting started with the University of Galway as a part-time learner.
Who’s Suited to This Course
This course is suitable for those with non-business backgrounds.
This course is designed to develop digital, transversal, management and leadership skills within graduates. Graduates should also develop the fundamental skills necessary to adapt to market trends and prepare for the future.
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates should be able to:
Understand the relevant business regulations and legislation
Achieve key analytical, critical thinking, negotiating and leadership skills required for business success
Critically examine the national and global business environments to identifying market needs and trends
Course Administrator
Tel: 091 495786
Email: ptbusiness@universityofgalway.ie