School of Business & Humanities Micro-Credentials
The School of Business and Humanities at DkIT is delighted to offer a range of microcredential short courses, where you can now study a select number of individual modules which are components of longer programmes.
Why short courses
Did you know that you can attend DkIT and study individual modules (micro-credentials) without having to commit to a full-time multi-year course? It is possible to study individual modules which are components of longer programmes.
Each module (micro-credential) is a stand-alone 'mini-course' which will earn you academic credits following successful completion of any associated coursework and or exams.
It is possible to and accumulate those credits over time, towards a nationally recognised award such as a Higher Certificate or even a full Degree.
Now Enrolling for September 2025 Intake.
Employed
Workers who want to up-skill in just one or, perhaps, a few of the modules from a full-time programme, but who do not wish/need to take the entire programme.
Continuing Professional Development
Those seeking to upskill and/or keep up to date with their professional knowledge.
Busy People
Those who cannot commit to full-time study but are prepared to undertake part, or all, of a course, over an extended period, on a part-time basis.
College Taster
Those who are considering a return to full-time education at third level who want to get a taste for college life in advance.
| Course Description | Learners are introduced to this rapidly changing industry. The focus is upon equipping learners with a 360 view of their chosen field of interest on a contemporary and future trends basis. Learners have the opportunity to meet practitioners who will provide valuable insights into how this Industry works. |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 |
| Timetable | Tuesdays 9-12pm |
| Credits | 5 credits |
| Fee | €275 |
| Module Code | MRKT B7015 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard entry requirements as listed at the bottom of this page. |
| Course Description | The role of Consumer Psychology is explored. Learners are exposed to the principles of psychology and how it impacts upon the consumer in everyday actions. |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 |
| Timetable | Thursdays 2-5pm |
| Credits | 5 credits |
| Fee | €275 |
| Module Code | MRKT B7020 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard entry requirements as listed at the bottom of this page. |
| Course Description | The aim of this module is to introduce students to the nature of managerial work and to the theoretical foundations which underpins the occupation. |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 |
| Timetable | Mondays 2-5pm |
| Credits | 5 credits |
| Fee | €320 |
| Module Code | MGMT B8Z07 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard entry requirements as listed at the bottom of this page. |
| Course Description | At a time when there are high levels of access to education in Ireland, the profile of students is more diverse than ever and our graduating students face the pressures of a modern employment scenario characterised by strong competition, impermanence and constant self re-invention. In this climate we encourage DkIT students to be entrepreneurial, and this involves the development of personal characteristics that will help foster resilience as well as training in enterprise. In this module we will work to develop the graduate attributes that are most valuable in preparing students for work and life through ‘positive education’, an area of education where students are encouraged to develop a sense of wellbeing including confidence, resilience and a positive mental attitude. |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 |
| Timetable | Wednesdays 9-12pm |
| Credits | 5 credits |
| Fee | €320 |
| Module Code | BUSS B8039 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard entry requirements as listed at the bottom of this page. |
| Course Description | The aim of this module is to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to apply financial management techniques to practical business situations. |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 |
| Timetable | Mondays 11-12pm and 1-3pm |
| Credits | 5 credits |
| Fee | €320 |
| Module Code | FNCE B8004 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard entry requirements as listed at the bottom of this page. |
| Course Description | This module develops students understanding of the behaviour of individuals and groups at work. |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 |
| Timetable | Thursdays 2-5pm |
| Credits | 5 credits |
| Fee | €320 |
| Module Code | BHVS B8001 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard entry requirements as listed at the bottom of this page. |
| Course Description | This Introductory module will teach students the marketing processes associated with the planning, executing, conception, pricing, promotion and distribution of tourism related products and services. Explaining the role of Personal Selling will help students understand how Sales & Marketing interlink to influence customer loyalty and business success. |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 |
| Timetable | Thursdays 9-12pm |
| Credits | 5 credits |
| Fee | €275 |
| Module Code | ADMN B6005 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard entry requirements as listed at the bottom of this page. |
| Course Description | This module looks at Revenue Management theory and its origins and implementation in the Hospitality Industry. It provides the theory and practical application of Revenue Management and how it can maximise the revenue and profit generated by the limited capacity associated with service and tourism businesses. |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 |
| Timetable | Thursdays 10-1pm |
| Credits | 5 credits |
| Fee | €275 |
| Module Code | MGMT B6006 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard entry requirements as listed at the bottom of this page. |
| Course Description | The aim of this module is to provide the student with knowledge regarding technologies which are available in the Events industry and allow the students to work with and gain expertise with these technologies. |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 |
| Timetable | Wednesdays 10-12pm and 1-2pm |
| Credits | 5 credits |
| Fee | €275 |
| Module Code | EVNT H6001 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard entry requirements as listed at the bottom of this page. |
| Course Description | Risk and Safety Management for Events provides students with a comprehensive, fully integrated planning and management mechanism that can be applied to events of all types and size. The Event Safety Management System provides guidelines and processes for proactive methods to identify, assess and control hazardous conditions and practices. The system incorporates design of event venues and sites, and unites the operational functions of crowd control, communications, security, terrorism prevention processes and emergency response protocols. |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 |
| Timetable | Tuesdays 11-1pm and 2-3pm |
| Credits | 5 credits |
| Fee | €275 |
| Module Code | EVNT H6002 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard entry requirements as listed at the bottom of this page. |
| Course Description | While this module provides students with an overview of the main elements of Irish Law applicable to all industries, it specifically examines the primary regulatory frameworks applicable to the hospitality industry. |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 |
| Timetable | Thursdays 1-3pm and 4-5pm |
| Credits | 5 credits |
| Fee | €275 |
| Module Code | CULN B7009 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard entry requirements as listed at the bottom of this page. |
| Course Description | The purpose of this module is to facilitate students' successful transition to third-level education, whether they are mature students, come directly from second level, or transfer from other Institutes of Higher Education. The module will introduce students to the structure, expectations and common skills associated with education at third-level, and enable them to engage more easily with the assessment requirements of other modules in their programmes. |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 |
| Timetable | Tuesdays 10-11am and 12-2pm |
| Credits | 5 credits |
| Fee | €275 |
| Module Code | RESA B7Z01 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard entry requirements as listed at the bottom of this page. |
| Course Description | This module provides learners with a comprehensive foundation in the principles of marketing. Learners will be introduced to the marketing concepts, theories, examine the market environment (environmental forces and trends), market segmentation, targeting, positioning and the marketing mix. Learners will be introduced to the theory and prinicples of marketing through the exposure of case studies, texts and journal articles. |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 |
| Timetable | Mondays 11-12pm and 1-3pm |
| Credits | 5 credits |
| Fee | €275 |
| Module Code | MRKT B7004 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard entry requirements as listed at the bottom of this page. |
| Course Description | The course aims to provide the student with an understanding of the basic numerical concepts and techniques relevant to the analysis of data in a business environment. |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 |
| Timetable | Wednesdays 9-10am and 11-1pm |
| Credits | 5 credits |
| Fee | €275 |
| Module Code | MATH B7009 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard entry requirements as listed at the bottom of this page. |
| Course Description | This module deals with a number of issues related to accounting in modern business. The differences between management and financial accounting are explored, key terminology is explained and the classification of costs by type/behaviour is introduced. A number of key tools, techniques and approaches are examined that ultimately enhance management decision making and improve business performance. |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 |
| Timetable | Mondays 9-10am and 11-1pm |
| Credits | 5 credits |
| Fee | €275 |
| Module Code | ACCT B7Z08 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard entry requirements as listed at the bottom of this page. |
| Course Description | This module introduces students to the Irish legal system. It focuses specifically on the sources of Irish law, and in particular, the importance of European Union Law as a source of Irish law. The module also introduces students to the basic concepts of the Law of Contract and the Tort of Negligence and their relevance to the Business environment. |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 |
| Timetable | Thursdays 12-2pm and 3-4pm |
| Credits | 5 credits |
| Fee | €275 |
| Module Code | LAW B7Z02 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard entry requirements as listed at the bottom of this page. |
| Course Description | The module initially explores the key characteristics associated with entrepreneurs. Students will then interview an entrepreneur and examine the extent to which the characteristics described are evident within the interviewee. Students will produce a written assignment and present their findings in groups. |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 |
| Timetable | Tuesdays 1-2pm and 3-5pm |
| Credits | 5 credits |
| Fee | €275 |
| Module Code | BUSS B7021 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard entry requirements as listed at the bottom of this page. |
| Course Description | This module focuses on delivering a variety of information technology tools required in today's office environment. This module aims to give learners a basic understanding of the personal computer and an in-depth grounding in the use of popular business software tools (spreadsheets, word processing and presentation) to assist in communication of data and solving business problems. |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 |
| Timetable | Mondays 9-11m and 2-4pm |
| Credits | 5 credits |
| Fee | €275 |
| Module Code | COMP B7007 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard entry requirements as listed at the bottom of this page. |
| Course Description | Information systems are one of the major tools available to business managers for achieving operational excellence, developing new products and services, improving decision-making, and achieving competitive advantage. This module aims to enable students to develop an understanding of the role and application of Information Systems (IS) and Information Technology (IT) in the management and control of organisations. It takes an in-depth look at how today's business firms use information technologies and systems to achieve corporate objectives as well as equipping learners with the knowledge and techniques to manage individual and team-based IT projects. |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 |
| Timetable | Mondays 12-3pm |
| Credits | 5 credits |
| Fee | €275 |
| Module Code | BUSS B7008X |
| Entry Requirements | Standard entry requirements as listed at the bottom of this page. |
| Course Description | From the time of the first settlers in this country, currently thought to be about 10,000 years age, to the arrival of Christianity and the first introduction of writing around the 5th century AD, the only source of information we have about the day-to-day lives of Irish people is through archaeology. Spanning some 8,000 years, this course presents the huge variety of archaeological monuments constructed during the period which form a significant component of the modern landscape. Changes in technology over the time period will be presented as well as changes in settlement strategies, social structure, ceremony and ritual and landscape organisation. |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 |
| Timetable | Mondays 2-5pm |
| Credits | 5 credits |
| Fee | €320 |
| Code | CULT H1019 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard entry requirements as listed at the bottom of this page. |
| Course Description | This module explores a wide range of Irish literary texts in the English language. It outlines the history and development of literature in Ireland from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present, focusing in particular on the role of literature as a transmitter of cultural messages. It examines a number of key historical events that had an impact on Irish writing, and analyzes the main styles and themes of literary texts. |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 |
| Timetable | Thudays 11-1pm and 2-3pm |
| Credits | 5 credits |
| Fee | €320 |
| Code | CULT H8027 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard entry requirements as listed at the bottom of this page. |
| Course Description | In the sixteenth-century, the English government began a process of imperial expansion that would give rise to colonisation in distant locations such as the Americas and India. It was, however, much closer to home that the first step in this imperial expansion took place. From the late 1540s, the English government initiated a process of settlement in Ireland, which gave rise to both government-sponsored and private plantations throughout the country. These plantations became part of three centuries of political and religious upheaval, during which the country was transformed from a traditional Gaelic landscape to one united with England, Scotland and Wales under the Act of Union. This course aims to chart this transition by exploring this period chronologically. Throughout the course, we will continue to build upon our knowledge of the social history of Ireland, as we learn about two major forces in shaping Irish society; religion and land. |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 |
| Timetable | Thursdays 12-1pm and 2-4pm |
| Credits | 5 credits |
| Fee | €320 |
| Code | HIST H7004 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard entry requirements as listed at the bottom of this page. |
| Course Description | This module explores the phenomenon of globalisation its definition and emergence, and a range of related themes including the notion that 1945-1975 constituted an economic 'golden age', neoliberal capitalism in the context of issues such as climate change and evidence of growing wealth inequality, views of the ‘nation state’, and the impact on Ireland of both inward and outward migration and the contemporary relevance of global diasporas. |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 |
| Timetable | Mondays 2-5pm |
| Credits | 5 credits |
| Fee | €320 |
| Code | CULT H8007 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard entry requirements as listed at the bottom of this page. |
| Course Description | This module introduces the whole area of social care to students and invites them to begin thinking about social care in different practice contexts. This module maps to the CORU Standards of Proficiency below: Domain 1: Professional Autonomy and Accountability; Domain 2: Communication, Collaborative Practice and Team working; Domain 3 Safety and Quality; Domain 4: Professional Development; Domain 5: Professional Knowledge and Skills |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 |
| Timetable | Tuesdays 11-12pm and 1-3pm |
| Credits | 5 credits |
| Fee | €320 |
| Code | SOCC H8013 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard entry requirements as listed at the bottom of this page. |
| Course Description | This module introduces students of Community Youth Work to the discipline of Sociology, equipping them with the concepts to examine the interaction between individuals and their social contexts. |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 |
| Timetable | Mondays 1-2pm and 3-5pm |
| Credits | 5 credits |
| Fee | €275 |
| SOCC H8024 | SOCS H8010 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard entry requirements as listed at the bottom of this page. |
| Course Description | The aim of this module is to explore the concept of social entrepreneurship and its importance for community and the wider economy. The process of social entrepreneurship is also examined from new venture formation within the community and the development of sustainable businesses which will have lasting social impact. |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 |
| Timetable | Tuesdays 2-5pm |
| Credits | 5 credits |
| Fee | €275 |
| Code | YTWK H7011 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard entry requirements as listed at the bottom of this page. |
| Course Description | This module examines the political, social, economic and cultural impacts on Ireland of the Act of Union 1801 from its enactment to the establishment of the Free State. |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 |
| Timetable | Thursdays 9-11am and 12-1 |
| Credits | 5 credits |
| Fee | €320 |
| Code | CULT H1026 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard entry requirements as listed at the bottom of this page. |
Delivery and Exams
Modules are normally timetabled to be delivered on campus in DkIT one day per week (between 9am and 5pm) over the course of one 12-week semester: autumn semester runs from mid-September to early December with exams (if relevant) in early-mid January; spring semester runs from late January to early May with exams (where relevant) in mid-May.
Module content is delivered through face-to-face lectures with tutorials/labs/workshops to further explore ideas and concepts covered and students will also undertake directed reading accessing material via DIT Library.
To gain academic credit, students must successfully complete any set coursework and/or exams. Note that exams are timetabled separately on completion of delivery of each module. Exams generally last 2-2.5 hours. Most modules offered here do not have formal exams but are assessed completely through coursework.
Entry Requirements
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
You may not have a formal qualification however, you probably have an abundance of relevant learning from life and work that we value highly. We would very much welcome applications from you. Please detail the results and any other formal and informal learning and work experience in your CV, to be submitted with your application and we will assess your application accordingly. Learn more about RPL
Leaving Certificate
| Level 6 and 7 Modules | Level 8 Modules |
Six Grades at O6 or H7 in Leaving Certificate
| Six Grades at O6 or H7 in Leaving Certificate
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QQI-Further Education Applicants
| Level 6 and 7 Modules | Level 8 Modules |
| Full QQI-FET Level 5/6 major award with a minimum credit value of 120 | Full QQI-FET (Level 5 or 6) award including a Distinction grade in at least three modules |
How To Apply
Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.
Questions
If you have any questions about our School of Business & Humanities Micro-Credentials courses, please complete the form at the link below, and a member of our team will be in touch.
