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BUSINESS COURSES 2019
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CONTENTS
02 04 05
BUSINESS BUSINESS STUDIES CHANGE
COURSES 2019 MANAGEMENT
06 08 09
COMMERCE ONLINE EMPLOYEE INNOVATION
ASSISTANCE & MANAGEMENT
SOCIAL SUPPORT
10 11 12
LEADERSHIP LEARNING & MANAGEMENT
DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT
14 15 16
MARKETING TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY
COMMERCIALISATION MANAGEMENT
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BUSINESS
COURSES 2019
The Centre for Adult Learning Entry Requirements must present one of the following
& Professional Development For our undergraduate diploma qualifications in the English
offers a range of part-time, online and degree courses, if you language: IELTS: 6.5 or TOEFL (IBT):
and blended learning business are aged 21 years or over by 92. Further information available
courses for adult learners. Courses January 1st of the year of entry, at: www.nuigalway.ie/international-
are offered at undergraduate you may matriculate on the students/english.html
diploma and degree level, as well grounds of mature years alone.
as postgraduate diploma and Therefore, some undergraduate Application Procedure
master’s level. courses featuring in this business
You complete an application form
prospectus state that there are
These courses have been online by logging onto www.
no formal entry requirements
developed to meet the nuigalway.ie/adultlearning/apply
involved. The Bachelor of
educational needs of individuals Using the online application
Commerce (Online) and the
who wish to expand their form, you provide your contact
Higher Diploma in Business
business knowledge in areas details, an outline your educational
Studies (Online) are exceptions.
such as management, marketing, background, any previous courses
leadership development, If you are aged under 21 on undertaken and any additional
innovation and technology January 1st of the year of entry information that may be required to
commercialisation. to a part-time course, different assess your suitability for the course
admission criteria apply and you for which you are applying. You will
The flexibility of our delivery also be required to upload a copy
may, in certain circumstances, be
approach keeps you, the learner, of your birth certificate or passport
asked to fulfil the matriculation
in mind. Part-time study allows and the course application fee
requirements for the University.
you to combine personal and (non-refundable), which is around
Check out our website at: www.
professional responsibilities €30.
nuigalway.ie/adultlearning/
while undertaking recognised
faqs/qualifications-and-entry-
university courses. Blended The process of assessing
requirements for further details on
learning methods such as self- applications and offering places
these requirements.
study, face-to-face workshops and may take between two and four
online learning, encourage the weeks. Additional registration
development of self-directed and English Language details and communication from
independent learning skills. Our Requirement the relevant department will be
flexible delivery model allows you All applicants, whose first language issued to you approximately
to access these courses regardless is not English, or who have not been two weeks before the course
of geographical location. educated through the medium of commences, informing you of the
the English language during their registration date and lecture times
two most recent years of study, for the course.
THESE COURSES HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED TO MEET THE
EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO EXPAND
THEIR BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE IN AREAS SUCH AS MANAGEMENT,
MARKETING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, INNOVATION AND
TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALISATION.
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Recognition of Prior to a course of study, or to gain Fee Scholarships
Learning exemptions from some parts of a There are several funding and
The University acknowledges that course, based on demonstrated scholarship options available
all learning is valuable and that learning achieved prior to to adult learners including
courses previously undertaken by admission. This means that you Springboard funding, the
you may be considered for the will have a lighter course load for University Scholarship, 30% Club
awarding of credits and possible some elements of the course and, Scholarship, the 1916 Scholarship
subject exemptions through the in some cases, complete your Fund, and the Adult Learning
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process. are in receipt of social welfare
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scholarships
allow you to gain admission
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Higher Diploma in
BUSINESS STUDIES (ONLINE)
Who is this course for? • Provide non-business graduates end of year/end-of-semester
The Higher Diploma in Business with a pathway to progress to examinations. Assessments may
Studies is aimed at those who level 9 postgraduate studies in include: online activities, essays,
have completed a level 8 degree business written reports, presentations,
in a non-business discipline individual and group projects.
Content Written examinations are required
and want to obtain a business
Students will study a range of in a limited number of numeracy
qualification. This course is ideal
business modules delivered modules (which take place at
for those interested in business-
by the following core business NUI Galway).
related subjects, who are curious
disciplines: Accountancy and
about how firms, markets and
Finance, Business Information What career or further study
economies operate. The Higher
Systems, Business Law, Economics,
Diploma in Business Studies can
Marketing and Management.
opportunities are there?
provide you with the theory and Graduates can progress in a
All modules assume no previous
skills required to realise your diverse range of industries, such
knowledge of the subject areas.
career goals in a business-related as marketing, financial services,
environment. information systems and human
Delivery resources. Graduates can also
Special Entry Requirements This course is delivered online pursue further postgraduate study
through: at Master’s level, such as the MSc
Applicants require a Level 8
honours degree of H2.2 standard Marketing and MSc Industrial
• Live online lectures
or above. This course is open to Relations and HR Management
• Podcasts and presentations courses.
graduates of any discipline who (recorded spoken lectures with
wish to acquire a grounding in presentation slides)
business practices.
• Screencasts (video recordings
of presentations with
Course Profile voiceovers)
Aim • Reading material, assignments
• Provide students with an and online discussions
opportunity to develop the • Additional online learning tools
fundamental skills of business
administration;
Assessment
• To equip students with the
Students are required to
concepts, skills and knowledge
participate in online discussions
necessary to play an active
and activities throughout the
role in the management and
year. All modules are individually
development of business
assessed. Typically, assessments
enterprises;
consist of assignments and
COURSE FACTS APPLY ONLINE
ECTS: 60 www.nuigalway.ie/adultlearning/apply
NFQ Level: 8
Duration: 2 years, part-time WHO CAN I CONTACT?
Mode of study: Online Learning Louise Coyle
Fees: (per annum) EU: €2,250 Non-EU: €2,750 +353 (0)91 495786
louise.coyle@nuigalway.ie
Start date: September
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Diploma in
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Who is this course for? practical projects, online Opportunities for career
• Leaders, managers and contributions and reflective advancement are likely to be
supervisors in public and learning journals. found in public and private
private organisations change management (e.g. senior
What career or further study management and leadership roles,
• Leaders, managers,
senior administrative functions and
administrators, and opportunities are there?
senior professional and technical
coordinators involved in Successful students may continue roles).
organisational change their studies through pathways
such as B Comm Online, BA
Special Entry Requirements in Training and Education and
Level 7 award or equivalent. (See the Postgraduate Certificate in
general entry requirements on Leadership Development.
pg. 2).
Course Profile
Aim
This course aims to develop
effective and responsible change
agents who have the capacity to
implement strategic plans within
their areas of organisational
responsibility (e.g. administration,
course delivery, co-ordination).
Content
The course emphasises
the development of skills,
competencies and team-building
around three modules: strategic
planning and implementation;
leading others; and self-
management.
Assessment
Continuous assessment which
includes written assignments,
COURSE FACTS APPLY ONLINE
ECTS: 30 www.nuigalway.ie/adultlearning/apply
NFQ Level: 8
Duration: 1 Year, part-time WHO CAN I CONTACT?
Mode of study: Blended learning Edel Molloy
Fees: (per annum) EU: €2,500 Non-EU: €3,000 +353 (0)91 494058
edel.molloy@nuigalway.ie
Start date: September and January6 Business Courses 2019
Bachelor of
COMMERCE (ONLINE)
Who is this course for? competencies necessary for a e.g.: a demonstration of how to
The B Comm Online is aimed at career in business. It will help with solve an equation)
those who enjoy business-related the acquisition of contemporary • Reading material, assignments
subjects and are curious about knowledge and specialisation and online discussions
how firms, markets and economies in business practice. The course
content reflects changes in • Additional online learning tools
operate. This course is ideal for
those with a flair for decision- business, management and the
making and a talent for sales. If you global economy. Assessment
are innovative, entrepreneurial or Students are required to participate
The B Comm Online is a four- in online discussions and activities
creative, the B Comm Online can
year honours degree (level 8 throughout the year. All modules
provide you with the theory and skills
on the National Framework of are individually assessed. Typically,
required to realise your career goals.
Qualifications), delivered online. assessments consist of assignments
The Blackboard virtual learning and end of year/end-of-semester
Special Entry Requirements environment (VLE) at NUI Galway examinations. Assessments may
• See general entry requirements provides a digital hub for teaching include: online activities, essays,
(pg. 2) and learning. Optional on-campus written reports, presentations,
workshops and tutorials may be individual and group projects.
• Aged 21 years or more by 1st
available in certain modules. This Written examinations are required
January of the year of study
unique course provides maximum in a limited number of numeracy
• Hold a minimum of pass flexibility to study anytime, modules (which take place at
Mathematics at Leaving anywhere to achieve a Bachelor of NUI Galway).
Certificate level or equivalent Commerce.
• Possess a good level of
computer literacy What career or further study
Content opportunities are there?
Applicants aged under 21 years are Students will study a range of
required to fulfil the matriculation Graduates will be well-positioned
business modules delivered by the to pursue a career in many
requirements for NUI Galway. following core business disciplines:
Please refer to www.nuigalway.ie/ business-related areas such as
Accountancy and Finance, Business management and management
adultlearning/faqs/qualifications- Information Systems, Business Law,
and-entry-requirements consultancy; economic policy
Economics, Mathematics, Marketing, advisory services; marketing;
Applicants who have successfully Management and Statistics. human resource management;
completed the Diploma in information systems management;
Foundation Studies (Business) are Delivery finance (including banking &
automatically eligible for admission. This course is delivered online insurance); entrepreneurship;
through: public relations. A number
Course Profile of graduates progress to
• Live online lectures postgraduate courses at
Aim • Podcasts and presentations NUI Galway or further afield.
This course aims to enable (recorded spoken lectures with
students to develop a range presentation slides)
of transferable skills and • Screencasts (video recordings,
COURSE FACTS APPLY ONLINE
ECTS: 180 www.nuigalway.ie/adultlearning/apply
NFQ Level: 8
Duration: 4 years, part-time WHO CAN I CONTACT?
Mode of study: Online Learning Louise Coyle
Fees: (per annum) EU: €3,055 Non-EU: €3,555 +353 (0)91 495786
louise.coyle@nuigalway.ie
Start date: September
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“
Balancing study with family and
work life isn’t easy but this online
B.Comm course allowed me to
WHAT manage my time effectively. The
different modules allowed me to
OUR use my professional experience
STUDENTS and understand how they all
complemented each other. The
SAY course work that I undertook was
immediately relevant to my work
life and I found my performance at
work improving as a result.
The continuous assignment
learning means that you really
learn because it is based on real life
examples and case studies. I would
highly recommend this course.
“
SEOSAIMH Ó FATHARTA
Bachelor of Commerce Online8 Business Courses 2019
Diploma in
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE &
SOCIAL SUPPORT
Who is this course for? Content What career or further study
• Human resource practitioners Year 1 of the course focuses on opportunities are there?
who have responsibility for building basic knowledge and Those who successfully complete
employee wellbeing initiatives skills for the practice of employee the Diploma may progress to
assistance, while Year 2 further Year 3 of the BA in Training and
• Managers and supervisors expands these core competencies. Education. Career opportunities
who fulfil the role of employee Participants will develop the occur in the human resources
assistance practitioners competence to use a range of and staff development areas of a
interpersonal skills to respond to wide range of public and private
Special Entry Requirements the needs of their clients within organisations and businesses.
Applicants must be in a position to the workplace. Participants will Opportunities also exist with
undertake assignments and work- learn about responding to and private training providers and
based projects relating to practical managing individual problems, in the corporate training and
aspects of employee assistance using negotiating skills relevant professional development sectors.
and support. See general entry to employee assistance and
requirements on pg. 2. interpreting the main laws
affecting Irish workplaces. During
the diploma year participants will
Course Profile study topics such as substance
misuse, depression, common
Aim mental disorders, psychological
The Diploma in Employee trauma, bullying and harassment.
Assistance and Social Support
is a two-year, blended learning Delivery
course for staff working or
Participants are required to
intending to work in Employee
attend two, 2-day and four, 1-day
Assistance Programmes (EAPs).
workshops each year guided by
The course provides knowledge
tutors from NUI Galway. A full
and basic training in the skills
set of self-instructional learning
necessary to fulfill the role of an
material is provided at the start of
EAP practitioner. The course is
each module.
broadly based on recognition of
the very different functions and
responsibilities allocated to the Assessment
EAP support role in different types Assessment is by means of a
of enterprise and organisations. written assignment for each
module plus an end of year
project.
COURSE FACTS APPLY ONLINE
ECTS: 45 (Cert), 90 (Diploma) www.nuigalway.ie/adultlearning/apply
NFQ Level: 7
Duration: Part-time, 1 year (Cert), 2 years (Diploma)* WHO CAN I CONTACT?
Mode of study: Blended learning. The course may be Pauline Dillon
offered in a number of locations throughout the country. +353 (0)91 494059
Fees: (per annum) EU: €2,900 Non-EU: €3,400 pauline.dillon@nuigalway.ie
Start date: September
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Postgraduate Diploma in
INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
Who is this course for? technologies that can contribute Assessment
• Those responsible for to improving organisational Modules are normally assessed by
managing innovation within efficiency and competitiveness. a range of assignments throughout
their organisations It will be beneficial for managers the semester, a selection of which
working in organisations will be group based. There are no
• Change agents, continuous
undergoing change and formal written exams, the focus
improvement and lean
restructuring or with an interest is on applying learning directly
specialists
in continuous improvement. The through activities with direct
• Operations, production and course will also assist individuals impact on the workplace. The
service managers and micro-enterprises with a project is ideally based on an area
• Product, process and service business idea that they want to within the student’s work situation.
designers develop as a lean startup.
• System engineers What career or further study
• Managers and team leads in Content opportunities are there?
complex environments Course content will address Innovation skills are currently
the development and effective much in demand globally and
Special Entry Requirements management of innovation in all sectors. Graduates of the
strategies, driving product and course are working in areas such
Candidates must have a first or process and service improvement, as research and development,
second class honours degree and strategies to facilitate the production and operations
at undergraduate level in any introduction of such change in an management, as well as in a
discipline, with three years of efficient and sustainable manner. broad range of manufacturing
relevant work experience; or an
and service sectors. Students
ordinary or third class honours
Delivery who successfully complete the
degree with five years’ experience;
Postgraduate Diploma with an
or a recognised professional The course is delivered in
average grade of 2.1 honours may
qualification with five years of association with the University of
apply for the MSc Technology
relevant experience. Limerick and University College
Management with exemptions.
Cork, with the location of Saturday
Course Profile workshops (approximately
monthly) alternating between the
Aim different universities. The delivery
The Postgraduate Diploma in model also includes online
Innovation Management aims to learning and distance learning
produce the next generation of elements.
innovators. Students will learn
about innovation and change and
how it affects business operations.
They will gain knowledge of new
COURSE FACTS APPLY ONLINE
ECTS: 30 www.nuigalway.ie/adultlearning/apply
NFQ Level: 9
Duration: 1 year, part-time WHO CAN I CONTACT?
Mode of study: Blended learning Aisling Monahan
Fees: (per annum) EU: €3,950 Non-EU: €4,450 +353 (0)91 495698
techmgt@nuigalway.ie
Start date: September
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Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma/Masters in
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Who is this course for? reflective engagement with practical projects, online
• Leaders, managers and assigned content, readings and contributions and reflective
supervisors in public and participation in learning activities. learning journals.
private organisations
• Leaders, managers, Career or Further Study What career or further study
administrators, and Opportunities opportunities are there?
coordinators involved in The information and skills Students can progress through
organisational change introduced by this course may our Leadership Development
contribute to careers in a wide pathways: Postgraduate
Course Profile variety of areas, such as in the Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma
heritage, tourism and education and Masters in Leadership
sectors. Development.
Aim
This course aims to develop Opportunities for career
Delivery advancement are likely to be
effective leaders who have the
capacity to lead organisational Workshops alongside online found in public and private
and sectoral change, implement activities, projects and a organisational roles (e.g. senior
a strategic vision, and motivate professional learning journal management and leadership roles,
employee performance to deliver (minor dissertation in the Masters). senior administrative functions and
excellence. senior professional and technical
Assessment roles).
Content Continuous assessment which
Course content focuses on the includes written assignments,
development of leadership
qualities that are seen as
critically important in complex
administrative environments.
Participants develop their ability
to manage and lead, bring about
change, implement strategic
plans, negotiate effectively,
assess information logically,
take responsibility and lead
performance excellence in their
organisations and sectors.
The course places a strong
emphasis on experiential learning
and skills and, as such, values
COURSE FACTS APPLY ONLINE
ECTS: 30 (Cert), 60 (Diploma), 90 (Masters) www.nuigalway.ie/adultlearning/apply
NFQ Level: 9
Duration: 1 Year (Cert), 1 Year (Diploma), WHO CAN I CONTACT?
1 Year (Masters) - 3 years in total, part-time
Mode of study: Blended learning Berna Morgan
Fees: (per annum) EU: €3,800 (Cert/Dip), €1,900 (Masters) +353 (0)91 494055
Non-EU: €4,300 (Cert/Dip), €2,400 (Masters) berna.morgan@nuigalway.ie
Start date: September
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Diploma in
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
Who is this course for? Delivery
• Leaders, managers and Three 2-day workshops alongside
supervisors in public and online activities, projects and
private organisations professional learning journal.
• Leaders, managers, Assessment
administrators and coordinators Continuous assessment which
involved in organisational includes written assignments,
change practical projects, online
contributions and reflective
Special Entry Requirements learning journals.
Level 7 award or equivalent. (See
What career or further study
general entry requirements on
pg. 2). opportunities are there?
Successful students may continue
their studies through pathways
Course Profile
such as B Comm Online, BA
Aim in Training and Education and
This course is specifically targeted the Postgraduate Certificate in
at those who have coordination, Leadership Development.
managerial and supervisory Opportunities for career
responsibilities in corporate advancement are likely to be
and private sector Learning and found in public and private
Development roles. It aims to learning and development
develop effective and responsible roles (e.g. senior management
leaders to design, develop and and leadership roles, senior
operationalise strategic plans administrative functions and senior
within their remit. professional and technical roles).
Content
The course emphasises
the development of skills,
competencies and team-building
around three modules: Human
Resource Management, Digital
Learning and Teaching and
Coaching & Mentoring.
COURSE FACTS APPLY ONLINE
ECTS: 30 www.nuigalway.ie/adultlearning/apply
NFQ Level: 8
Duration: 1 Year, part-time WHO CAN I CONTACT?
Mode of study: Blended learning Edel Molloy
Fees: (per annum) EU: €2,500 Non-EU: €3,000 +353 (0)91 494058
Start date: September and January edel.molloy@nuigalway.ie12 Business Courses 2019
Diploma in
MANAGEMENT
Who is this course for? • Understand management’s • Screencasts (video recordings
The Diploma in Management role in achieving organisational of presentations with
is aimed at those who seek a outcomes and success voiceovers)
management qualification to • Develop your critical thinking, • Reading material, assignments
develop their careers. Graduates analysis and decision-making and online discussions
will be equipped with key skills • Additional online learning tools
concepts, knowledge and skills
• Understand the role of
to enable them to embark on
organisational psychology and Assessment
a career in management and
behaviour in organisational
be employable in a range of Modules are assessed by
effectiveness
industries and sectors. a combination of written
• Develop essential negotiation assignments, online activities
and management skills and a block release workshop on
Special Entry Requirements
• Apply this knowledge to a wide campus in Year 2 of the course.
• Aged 21 years or more by 1st range of organisational settings
January of the year of study
(see general entry requirements Career or Further Study
Content
on pg. 2) Opportunities
In Year 1 you will study
• Possess a good level of Graduates will be equipped
Contemporary Management
computer literacy with the knowledge and skills
Thought, Human Resource
required to embark on a career
Management and Critical
Applicants aged under 21 in management or enhance their
Thinking. In Year 2 you will
years are required to fulfil the capacity to perform in current
deepen your understanding of
matriculation requirements for management roles. This course
the organisation whilst studying
NUI Galway. Please refer to www. is also suited to self-employed
Organisational Psychology and
nuigalway.ie/adultlearning/ managers seeking to add value to
Analysis, Management Skills and
faqs/qualifications-and-entry- their organisation.
Negotiation Skills.
requirements
The Diploma in Management
Delivery provides a progression route
Course Profile to the part-time Bachelor of
This course is delivered online Commerce (Online) and the
Aim through: Bachelor of Arts (Humanities and
This diploma aims to provide you • Live online lectures Social Sciences) should graduates
with an opportunity to: wish to progress to degree level.
• Negotiation Skills 3-day
• Understand the principles of Exemptions are granted for
weekend workshop on campus
contemporary management modules successfully completed in
(Year 2)
the diploma.
• Enhance your leadership • Podcasts and presentations
capability (recorded spoken lectures with
presentation slides)
COURSE FACTS APPLY ONLINE
ECTS: 30 www.nuigalway.ie/adultlearning/apply
NFQ Level: 7
Duration: 2 years, part-time WHO CAN I CONTACT?
Mode of study: Online Learning and 1 weekend
Louise Coyle
workshop on campus
Fees: (per annum) EU: €970 Non-EU: €1,470 +353 (0)91 495786
Start date: September louise.coyle@nuigalway.ie
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“
I have worked as a Manager for
years in different organisations but
had no recognised qualification in
Management.
The Diploma in Management met my
WHAT needs perfectly. The course was offered
OUR by NUI Galway, so it was instantly
recognised. It was accessible, as the
STUDENTS course was mostly online learning and
therefore I could study at times when it
SAY was most convenient. It was affordable
and it contained modules which were
very relevant to management in a
contemporary workplace.
My skills, knowledge and competence
have certainly been enhanced through
engaging in this course of study. I am
a better manager as a result and I now
have the theoretical understanding and
evidence-based research to support
why I am choosing a course of action.
The learning activities challenge you to
really look at yourself as a manager and
to apply the learning in the workplace.
Our class established a real connection
through discussion boards, a group
project and our WhatsApp group. The
lecturers and Adult Learning team were
responsive and supportive. It was a very
positive learning experience and very
manageable while working full-time.
“
SHARON DEERING
Diploma in Management14 Business Courses 2019
Diploma in
MARKETING
Who is this course for? marketing, research, services of presentations with
The Diploma in Marketing is aimed and negotiation voiceovers)
at those seeking a qualification to • Apply this knowledge to a wide • Reading material, assignments
start a career in marketing. This range of industry settings and online discussions
course is also a good fit for those
Content • Additional online learning tools
who require additional knowledge
and skills to enhance their current The first year of this course
marketing roles.
Assessment
provides the theoretical Modules are assessed by
foundations of marketing a combination of written
Special Entry Requirements principles. Through a combination assignments, online activities
• Aged 21 years or more by 1st of game-based learning and and a block release workshop
January of the year of study online technology, you will gain on campus in the first year of the
(see general entry requirements a deeper understanding of course.
on pg. 2) marketing theory and apply it
to real-world settings. You will
• Possess a good level of examine how marketing works in What career or further study
computer literacy a managerial context and develop opportunities are there?
Applicants aged under 21 negotiation skills; in particular, This course is aimed at students
years are required to fulfil the how to manage issues to achieve who wish to develop their
matriculation requirements for agreement and resolve a conflict. careers in today’s global business
NUI Galway. Please refer to www. In Year 2 you will develop environment. Graduates will be
nuigalway.ie/adultlearning/ marketing research skills, such as: equipped with the fundamentals
faqs/qualifications-and-entry- how to collect accurate data; how to embark on a career path
requirements to prepare and analyse this data; in marketing and marketing
and how to compile and present management. Graduates may
Course Profile the research findings. You will also also be employable in a range of
study services marketing. organisations and sectors.
Aim
The modules in this diploma The Diploma in Marketing
Delivery provides a progression route
provide a solid foundation in the
principles and practice of This course is delivered online to the part-time Bachelor of
Marketing. This diploma is ideal through: Commerce (Online) and the
for students who wish to: Bachelor of Arts (Humanities and
• Live online lectures Social Sciences) should graduates
• Understand the principles of • Negotiation Skills 3-day wish to progress to degree level.
marketing weekend workshop on campus Exemptions are granted for
• Become knowledgeable of key (Year 1) modules successfully completed in
marketing concepts • Podcasts and presentations the diploma.
• Understand marketing’s role in (recorded spoken lectures with
business presentation slides)
• Develop essential skills in • Screencasts (video recordings
COURSE FACTS APPLY ONLINE
ECTS: 30 www.nuigalway.ie/adultlearning/apply
NFQ Level: 7
Duration: 2 years, part-time
WHO CAN I CONTACT?
Mode of study: Online Learning and 1 weekend
workshop on campus Louise Coyle
Fees: (per annum) EU: €970 Non-EU: €1,470 +353 (0)91 495786
Start date: September louise.coyle@nuigalway.ie
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Postgraduate Diploma in
TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALISATION
Who is this course for? gain a greater understanding of What career or further study
• Those responsible for the commercialisation process. opportunities are there?
supporting technology Graduates of this course work in
commercialisation within their Content both private and public sector
organisations The course content will develop organisations in the area of
students’ understanding of venture research and development of
• R&D and business development
capital financing, the patenting new technologies, with a specific
managers
process, business strategy, focus on commercialisation and
• Portfolio managers and patent financial management, marketing marketing activities. The course
specialists and technology development. is also suitable for students who
• Product design and Students will participate in project have a business idea and wish to
development engineers activities on commercialisation explore its potential through a
opportunities and funding structured course.
• Potential entrepreneurs
options available to an identified
venture. In addition, this course Students who successfully
Special Entry Requirements will provide invaluable networking complete the Postgraduate
Candidates must have a first or opportunities with individuals, Diploma with an average grade of
second class honours degree companies and agencies involved 2.1 honours may apply for the MSc
at undergraduate level in any in technology commercialisation. Technology Management with
discipline, along with three years exemptions.
of relevant industrial experience;
or an ordinary or third class
Delivery
honours degree with five years The course is delivered in
of relevant industrial experience; association with the University of
or a recognised professional Limerick and University College
qualification with five years of Cork, with the location of Saturday
relevant industrial experience. workshops (approximately
monthly) alternating between the
different Universities. The delivery
Course Profile model also includes online
Aim learning and distance learning
elements.
The Postgraduate Diploma in
Technology Commercialisation
aims to improve commercializing Assessment
success and to up-skill the next Modules are assessed by a
generation of entrepreneurs. It will range of assignments during
assist in the creation, marketing the semester. A selection of
and adoption of emerging assignments will be group based.
technologies. The course will The project module is ideally
assist managers, scientists and carried out within the student’s
engineers to realise the potential own organisation or based on an
of technological innovation and entrepreneurial business idea.
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ECTS: 30 www.aua.ie
NFQ Level: 9
Duration: 1 year, part-time WHO CAN I CONTACT?
Mode of study: Blended learning Aisling Monahan
Fees: (per annum) EU: €3,950 Non-EU: €4,450 +353 (0)91 495698
techmgt@nuigalway.ie
Start date: September
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Master of Science in
TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
Who is this course for? capabilities for new or current different universities. The delivery
• Those responsible for roles. The course will develop model also includes online
managing technologies within students’ knowledge of product learning and distance learning
their organisations and service innovation, process elements.
optimisation, technology transfer
• Managers in technology-rich
environments
and R&D processes, enabling Assessment
students and their companies Modules are individually assessed
• Technical specialists to gain competitive advantage by a combination of assignments
• Lead developers through their technologies. during the semester and, in some
• Engineers cases, a written exam. A selection
Content of assignments will be group
Special Entry Requirements The Masters normally runs over based. The thesis module is ideally
Applicants should hold a primary two years on a part-time basis. If based upon a project carried
honours degree (minimum H2.2) required study may be extended out within the student’s own
or equivalent and have at least five into a further year without penalty. organisation.
years of relevant work experience. The course includes ten taught
modules and one year-long What career or further study
Candidates who do not meet the research thesis in the second year. opportunities are there?
minimum entry criteria may apply The modules include Managing
for the Postgraduate Diploma Innovation, User Centered Design, A wide range of career
in Innovation Management or Improving Business Processes, opportunities are available
the Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation & Technology to graduates in areas such as
Technology Commercialisation. Transfer, Technology Innovation research and development,
Students who successfully & Entrepreneurship, Managing production and operations
complete their Postgraduate Technology Projects, Information management, information systems
Diploma with an average grade of Systems & Software Management, and management consultancy.
2.1 honours may apply for the MSc Marketing Technology Products, The course is suited to a variety of
Technology Management with Strategy & Management of industry sectors, including services,
exemptions. Technology, Technology Finance & medical devices, biopharma,
Capital, People Management for high-end manufacturing, finTech
Technology Organisations and Six and healthcare. It will also benefit
Course Profile those working in service industries
Sigma.
Aim and the public sector.
The MSc in Technology
Management will assist managers
Delivery
or aspiring managers to The course is delivered in
develop their knowledge and association with the University of
understanding of the increasingly Limerick and University College
important area of technology Cork, with the location of Saturday
management, while building their workshops (approximately
management and leadership monthly) rotating between the
COURSE FACTS APPLY ONLINE
ECTS: 90 www.aua.ie
NFQ Level: 9
Duration: 2 years, part-time WHO CAN I CONTACT?
Mode of study: Blended learning
Aisling Monahan
Fees: (per annum) EU: €7,900 Non-EU: €8,400
+353 (0)91 495698
Start date: September
techmgt@nuigalway.ie
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