Courses That Award: Postgraduate Diploma

This course is a challenging one-year taught programme aimed at preparing business graduates for entry into the accountancy profession. The programme earns generous exemptions from Chartered Accountants Ireland, in that they gain exemption from the CAP 2 series of examinations. There will be a relatively small number of students on the programme. This will enable…

If you are committed to a career in accounting, this course will enhance your analytical skills and teach you advanced accounting subjects in theory and in practice. The course provides postgraduate education and training at the forefront of accounting and accounting-related practice. Key features Generous exemptions from ACCA, CPA and CAI. Proven track record with…

The course is designed for people working with adults in adult guidance & counselling, providing information, advice and placement services. The course provides an understanding of core concepts and ideas concerning sociology, marginalisation, exclusion and adult career development. This course is also offered as a Diploma for candidates who do not have a primary degree…

INTRODUCTION This is a time of unprecedented change and growing complexity in the area of employment law. Understanding these developments is of critical importance to those seeking to negotiate a surefooted pathway through the workplace environment. King’s Inns is delighted to bring together a team of leading experts, including some of the most prominent legal…

INTRODUCTION Over recent years, discussion on crime has gradually focused more on corporate, white–collar and regulatory crime. This shift is primarily due to the fallout from the international financial crisis and the profound impact this has had on the economy. There exists a heightened awareness of the catastrophic effects that offences of this nature can…

INTRODUCTION Data protection has gained an increasingly high profile, both in Ireland and internationally, over recent years. With the imminent entry into force of the General Data Protection Regulation (“the GDPR”), which significantly reforms the regulatory regime, it is more important than ever for citizens, businesses and public institutions to become familiar with their rights…

INTRODUCTION Since the mid–1990s Ireland has experienced a ‘sea change’ in the social and policy landscapes in this sector. This has arisen in the context of significant inward migration to this country and an unprecedented inflow of international–protection applications, both from individuals and family groups from all over the world. A substantial national jurisprudence in…

INTRODUCTION Many laws impact the day–to–day running of schools, from admissions policies to liability for negligence, to the place of religion in the classroom. In the modern educational environment, it is essential that principals, assistant principals, home school liaisons, teachers of all levels and those in management positions are familiar with this legal matrix. This…

INTRODUCTION The law governing media and social media encompasses several different areas, from defamation and privacy to criminal and intellectual property laws. The legal principles underpinning the use of various forms of media have practical consequences in many professions, including journalism, blogging, and political communications through to marketing, advertising, and in many other areas of…

INTRODUCTION This course provides a comprehensive overview of Medical Law with a focus on both domestic and European in that area. Participants will develop an understanding of the practical application of Medical Law principles, the legal obligations of medical professionals and regulatory practice. One topical area that will be covered in the course is the…

INTRODUCTION This course provides participants with a comprehensive practical knowledge of Planning and Environmental Law, which will be relevant to professionals who are involved in advising on planning and strategic infrastructure applications, enforcement issues, development plans and strategic planning, waste management and climate resilience and adaptation. PROGRAMME AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES This Advanced Diploma provides…

INTRODUCTION While the European Union (“EU”) public procurement regime has long been in place, it has received greater prominence in recent years, in particular, following the introduction of the remedies regime in 2010, and the automatic suspension of the conclusion of a contract following a challenge. Public purchasing is also central to the internal market…

INTRODUCTION The range of entities making independent decisions over a multiplicity of complaints, disputes and entitlements is ever–increasing. Tribunals, adjudicators, disciplinary panels, ombudsmen, and a gamut of appeals bodies are keystones of both public and, to a growing extent, private administration in Ireland. These quasi–judicial decision–makers walk an often tricky line between procedures adapted to…

In recent years, the IT industry has shown a significant increase in demand for IT Professionals that are skilled in Internet and Web Programming. This industry is rich in employment opportunities due to a high demand for professionals with the correct skillset for this area. This course provides hands on training to designing and building…

This two-year course will provide an opportunity for students to study for a Master in Business, corresponding to a Level 9 Qualification (90 ECTS credits). Aim The aim of this programme is to provide graduates with an in-depth understanding of the contemporary business environment and to equip them with the necessary knowledge and competencies in…

This programme provides an opportunity for students to study for a Master in Business Administration, corresponding to a Level 9 Qualification (90 ECTS credits).

This distance learning Postgraduate Diploma in Business will provide comprehensive grounding in managerial disciplines. This Postgraduate Diploma gives students an extensive and comprehensive insight into topics related to business management, including operations management, marketing, mathematics and statistical analysis, accounting, economics, performance in the workplace, employee relations and entrepreneurial skills. By the time you have completed…

This distance learning Diploma in Business with Mutual Fund Management will provide comprehensive grounding in managerial disciplines. This Postgraduate Diploma gives students an extensive and comprehensive insight into topics related to business management, including operations management, marketing, mathematics and statistical analysis, accounting, economics, performance in the workplace, employee relations, mutual funds and entrepreneurial skills. By…

Postgraduate Steps is a radically new approach to postgraduate education developed by Athlone Institute of Technology. Recognising that peoples higher education needs are diverse, Postgraduate Steps enables learners to undertake modules (subjects) that address their professional development needs, in a fashion that suits their diverse lifestyle. The MBS/PgD and Minor Awards in Advanced Business Practice…

This distance learning Postgraduate Diploma in Business with Cloud Computing will provide comprehensive grounding in managerial disciplines. This Postgraduate Diploma gives students an extensive and comprehensive insight into topics related to business management, including operations management, marketing, mathematics and statistical analysis, accounting, economics, performance in the workplace, employee relations and entrepreneurial skills. By the time…

Certification is awarded by the Institute of Commercial Management (ICM). The Institute of Commercial Management was founded in 1979 and is one of the leading Professional Examination and Certification Bodies in the world today. Fitzwilliam Institute Group, have developed and provided Practical Skills Training Courses in liaison with the Institute of Commercial Management Qualifications and…

This distance learning Postgraduate Diploma in Business with Event Management will provide comprehensive grounding in managerial disciplines. This Postgraduate Diploma gives students an extensive and comprehensive insight into topics related to business management, including operations management, marketing, mathematics and statistical analysis, accounting, economics, performance in the workplace, employee relations, event management and entrepreneurial skills. By…

This distance learning Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Information Technology will provide comprehensive grounding in managerial disciplines. This Postgraduate Diploma gives students an extensive and comprehensive insight into topics related to business management, including operations management, marketing, mathematics and statistical analysis, accounting, economics, performance in the workplace, employee relations and entrepreneurial skills. By the time…

This distance learning Postgraduate Diploma in Business with Project Management will provide comprehensive grounding in managerial disciplines. This Postgraduate Diploma gives students an extensive and comprehensive insight into topics related to business management, including operations management, marketing, mathematics and statistical analysis, accounting, economics, performance in the workplace, employee relations and entrepreneurial skills. By the time…

This distance learning Postgraduate Diploma in Business with Public Relations will provide comprehensive grounding in managerial disciplines. This Postgraduate Diploma gives students an extensive and comprehensive insight into topics related to business management, including operations management, marketing, mathematics and statistical analysis, accounting, economics, performance in the workplace, employee relations and entrepreneurial skills. By the time…

This part-time course aims support nurses to increase their existing knowledge, skills and attitudes in leadership, management and quality initiatives in Intellectual Disability Services. This will contribute to graduates’ competence in enhancing service delivery for people with an intellectual disability. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/nursing,-midwifery-and-early-years/certificate-in-leadership,-management-and-quality-initiatives-in-intellectual-disability-services.html

This programme, comprising 30 credits at Level 9 on the National Framework, consists of the first two modules of the Master of Arts in Learning and Teaching, which has been running in DkIT since 2010. This professional development programme is designed to support participants in improving their own practice. It is aimed at those involved in…

This Self-Caring Practice programme supports learners from all professional backgrounds to critically engage with self-awareness theories and to identify personal strengths and vulnerabilities which may impact on both their personal and professional lives. In doing so, learners develop the skills to apply appropriate self-care strategies and build their resilience.

Develop the industry-specific computer programming and machine learning skills to support Trust and Safety teams. This Certificate in Software Skills programme is aimed at trust and safety or content moderation professionals who wish to develop technology-specific software skills with a focus on data processing and management theory, tools and techniques.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Innovation was developed in response to critical and proven skills needs in the construction/built environment sector by Construct Innovate, Ireland’s National Research Centre for Construction Technology and Innovation  It is a one-year part-time course, funded through HCI Pillar 1, that aims to equip students with key knowledge and skills needed to develop…