Certificate in Management
Three great reasons to consider this course
- 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 Summary
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.
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.
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
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 30th September 9am - 3pm
- Saturday 21st October 9am - 3pm
- Saturday 11th November 9am - 3pm
- Saturday 09th December 9am - 3pm
Dates subject to change.
INDUCTION FOR NEW STUDENTS WILL RUN MONDAY 18th SEPTEMBER FROM 6.30PM.
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.
€50 Application fee (refundable only if you are not made an offer)
€100 Accept Offer fee (non refundable)
Balance of €350 payable by 31st October
Total fee = €500
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 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.
Nuala Rispin
Phone: +353 (0)42 9370200
Email: nuala.rispin@dkit.ie
| Course ID | DK_BMNGT_6 |
| Course Type | Flexible & Professional |
| Study Mode | Part-Time |
| Level | 6 |
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| Fees | €500 |
| Starting Date | Saturday 30th September 2023 |
| School | School of Business & Humanities |
| Department | Business Studies |
| Credits | 10 |
| Awarding Body | Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| Delivery Method | On Campus |
How To Apply
Apply Directly to DkIT
Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (scanned copies of your existing qualification(s) and your CV) with your online application to expedite your academic assessment. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.
