Certificate in Management Fundamentals

The Certificate in Management Fundamentals will cover the following modules:

• Management Studies - The aim of this module 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. Content includes: Introduction to Management // Leadership // Business Environment // Planning & Organising // Controlling & Influencing // Organisational Culture // Business Ethics // Managing & Leading Change // People at Work // Managing Conflict at Work
• Communication Skills - The aim of this module is to develop in students an understanding of the role of effective professional communication in business. The module provides an introduction to the theory behind professional communication in business contexts informed by recent research. It also develops in students an understanding of how these theoretical frameworks can be applied to real-life, real-time business interaction. It also provides the opportunity to practice a range of professional communication skills including oral and written presentation, teamwork in diverse groups and negotiation. In addition, it helps to develop students’ general understanding, awareness and communicative effectiveness, as well as critical thinking and research skills. It develops in students an understanding of current thought on best professional practice in professional communication skills in business contexts. Content includes: Study Skills // Research Methods // Reports // Harvard Referencing // Business Correspondence // Language & Style

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.

Classes run on Wednesday evenings (6.30pm - 9.30pm) each week AND on 4 Saturdays over one Semester as follows:

1. Saturday 30th September 9am - 3pm
2. Saturday 21st October 9am - 3pm
3. Saturday 11th November 9am - 3pm
4. Saturday 09th December 9am - 3pm

Timetable subject to change.

INDUCTION FOR NEW STUDENTS WILL RUN MONDAY 18th SEPTEMBER FROM 6.30PM.

Graduates of this Certificate in Management Fundamentals 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.

€50 Application fee (refundable only if you are not made an offer)
€100 Accept Offer fee (non refundable)

Balance of €800 payable by 31st October

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).

This course is best-suited to:

• Students who wish to be able to apply a range of professional communication skills including assertiveness and negotiation, listening and reflecting, explaining and questioning in the business context.
• Students who wish to gain the skills to establish and manage a basic research project, including the design and administration of primary data gathering and the collection and evaluation of research articles in an ethical context.
• Students who wish to gain knowledge of the general principles of management and communications to enable more effective management practice in the workplace. Learners will be introduced to a range of management and communication theories and concepts, as well as techniques to apply in practice relating to: managing people, leading, managing change, managing conflict, negotiating and communicating professionally in a range of organisational contexts.

   

Nuala Rispin
Phone: +353 (0)42 9370200
Email: nuala.rispin@dkit.ie