Certificate in Management
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The closing date for applications is Monday 1st September or until all places are taken, whichever comes first.
Course Overview
The aim of this Certificate in Management is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the general principles of management and organisational behaviour against the backdrop of economic and social sustainability. This course is best-suited to students who wish to develop informed solutions on how to manage and lead people and organisations efficiently and effectively and appreciate the key factors influencing the behaviour of people at work.
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Develop informed solutions on how to manage and lead people and organisations efficiently and effectively.
- Appreciate the key factors influencing the behaviour of people at work - personality, perception, attitudes, learning, motivation, group work, and emotion/stress in the workplace.
- Describe both the history and the current context of managing and leading both the employment relationship and organisations.
- Define management and identify its key functions and practices, and their relationship to work and people in an organisational setting as well as to organisational competitive advantage.
- Discuss the main challenges management and leaders face today - corporate responsibility, diversity, managing in a global arena, creativity and innovation, managing organisational culture, change, and sustainability.
What makes this course different
Students will study the general principles of management and organisational behaviour against the backdrop of economic and social sustainability.
Gain the skills to manage and lead people and organisations efficiently and effectively.
Learn about the key factors influencing behaviour of people at work - personality, perception, attitudes, learning, motivation, group work, and emotion/stress in the workplace
Course Delivery and Modules
The mode of delivery is part-time with some blended via DkIT Moodle. Assessment of this Certificate will comprise course work and an examination. Exams take place in January and May.
This course runs over 4 Saturdays as follows:
- Saturday 27th September 9am - 3pm
- Saturday 18th October 9am - 3pm
- Saturday 8th November 9am - 3pm
- Saturday 6th December 9am - 3pm
Dates subject to change.
Induction for new students will run Monday 15th September from 6:30 PM.
This course covers a wide range of Management topics including:
- Introduction to Management
- Leadership
- Business Environment
- Planning & Organising
- Controlling & Influencing
- Organisational Culture
- Business Ethics
- Managing & Leading Change
- People at Work
- Managing Conflict at Work
Education Progression
Graduates of this Certificate in Management may be eligible for exemptions on other similar programmes within DkIT and with other providers.
Learners who successfully complete this Certificate will be offered the relevant module exemption from the DkIT BBS part time degree.
Learners completing this may also apply to the full-time BB in Business & Management programme and, provided they meet entry criteria for that programme, will be offered exemptions for the relevant module that they have successfully completed.
BB in Business and Management
Fees and Funding
Total course fee: €500, payable as follows:
- €200 Accept Offer fee (non refundable)
- Balance of €300 payable by 31st October
This course is FREE to those in receipt of an eligible DSP payment including:
- Jobseekers Benefit
- Transitional Jobseekers Payment
- Jobseekers Allowance
- One Parent Family
- Disability Allowance
- Qualified Adults of Working Age
- Carers Allowance
- Farm Assist/Fish Assist
- Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's Contributory or Non-contributory Pension
- Blind Pension
- Deserted Wives Allowance
Fees
Entry requirements
All applicants will normally hold a relevant level 5 qualification (or equivalent) or higher.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum education requirements but are 23 years or older and have relevant work experience may still apply for consideration by the Institute. If you are applying as a mature student be sure to submit your CV and any letters of reference you have from employers.
International students must have English level of IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent).
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How to apply
Apply Directly to DkIT
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.
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