The Certificate in Business Studies is a one-year, part-time programme. It provides a systematic introduction to modern business theory and practice. Students take four subjects and address such crucial topics as accounting techniques, research and quantitative methods, the HRM function in modern organisations and marketing strategies. The Certificate is both a stand-alone qualification and the first year of the four-year Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons) programme. Students who successfully complete this year can enter the second year of the BBS (Hons), where they will have the opportunity to obtain an interim diploma qualification before progressing to the honours degree stages.
Certificate in Business Studies
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Delivery Method
The programme is delivered through a student-friendly blended learning model. Students attend three in-person weekend seminars at the IPA and attend eight weeknight webinars per module. They are supported in their studies with extensive course material and online resources.
Entry Requirements
Applicants require a Leaving Certificate with a minimum grade C in two higher level papers and grade D in four other subjects. The papers passed must include Irish, English and a third language. Students must have passed the Mathematics paper.
OR
Mature students (students over 21 on January 1 of the calendar year of entry) may enter a programme without the above qualifications.
Duration
One academic year
Accreditation
Place on NFQ
Level 6 (Minor award)
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Commences
September 2024
Application Deadline
September 2024
Fees
The cost of the programme is €3,600 per annum (includes all matriculation and examination fees), payable in one or two instalments.
Employers and Fees
Where employers are paying fees, students, when enrolling, must provide a PO number and employer authorisation on the applicaiton form OR submit a letter from their employer confirming that fees will be paid directly.
Students Paying their own Fees
Fees can be paid by:
- Electronic transfer (contact the Undergraduate Office).
- Debit/credit card (contact the Undergraduate Office).
- Cheque (payable to the Institute of Public Administration).
- Bank draft.
Note: Fees may increase slightly from year to year. Where this occors, students will be charged the increased fee.
Progression
Students can progress to the second year of the Diploma in Business Studies or BBS (Hons).
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- The Programme
The Certificate in Business Studies is a one-year, part-time programme. It provides a systematic introduction to modern business theory and practice. Students take four subjects and address such crucial topics as accounting techniques, research and quantitative methods, the HRM function in modern organisations and marketing strategies. The Certificate is both a stand-alone qualification and the first year of the four-year Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons) programme. Students who successfully complete this year can enter the second year of the BBS (Hons), where they will have the opportunity to obtain an interim diploma qualification before progressing to the honours degree stages.
- Is This Programme for you?
If you want to obtain a solid understanding of subjects at the core of business life, this one-year programme will most certainly meet your needs. The subjects studied have a wide application in both the public and private sectors, so the programme attracts a diverse student body.
- Subjects
Financial Accounting
This course explains the key principles and techniques of financial accounting. Students will learn about different accounting systems, the purpose of accounting records, the preparation and analysis of profit and loss accounts, balance sheets and income and expenditure accounts.
Quantitative Methods
All organisations, whether operating commercially or otherwise, must undertake research and analyse relevant data. This course explains the principles of business research and the mathematical techniques used when examining the results of that research. Among the specific topics addressed are the preparation of surveys, population samples and linear regression and correlation.
Managing IT/Managing Human Resources
This course explores the proper management of two of the most crucial components in an organisation. The first part of the course considers such topics as the role of IT in the workplace and the appraisal of investment in new IT systems. The second part turns to human resources, examining the responsibilities of the HR manager in today’s workplace.
Business Administration and Marketing
This course describes and assesses the proper organisation and control of a business unit and examines one especially vital business function: marketing. It covers, among other things, financial and administrative controls, best-practice in day-to-day operations and marketing strategies.
- Assessment
The programme is assessed by means of assignments and final examinations.
- Seminar Dates
Dates for Stage 1
| Weekend In-person seminar |
September 28-29 |
| Evening webinars |
October 7 & 8 |
| Evening webinars |
October 29 & 30 |
| Evening webinars |
November 18 & 19 |
| Evening webinars |
December 9 & 10 |
| Evening webinars |
January 13 & 14 |
| Weekend in-person seminar |
January 25-26 |
| Evening webinars |
February 10 & 11 |
| Evening webinars |
March 3 & 4 |
| Evening webinars |
March 24 7 25 |
| Weekend in-person seminar |
April 5-6 |
- How To Apply
- Download this Application Form and complete it (if your fees are being paid by your employer, be sure to include all the relevant details on the form).
- The form MUST be accompanied by: (a) proof of ID (scan of passport, birth cert, or driving licence), (b) a passport-type photo, (c) the programme fee (see section on Fees).
Send the completed application form and the above items to undergrad@ipa.ie.
You may also apply by post.
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IPA undergraduate programmes are part time and generally delivered through a blended learning mode that combines in-person seminars, online webinars, and independent study. See the programme page for more information.
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