1 Year DBS Diploma Business Studies

Overview

This programme is designed to give the student an understanding of the practical skills necessary for success in a fast-paced dynamic business environment. The broad philosophy of this programme is to provide students with an appropriate base of relevant business knowledge and tools to promote personal development and business career advancement. Students have the opportunity to study many key areas in the business world and acquire critical skills to further their careers.

Aims and Objectives

Aims

The Diploma in Business Studies aims to equip students with the skills to work in a range of business functions and the tools to progress in a fast-paced dynamic business environment.

Objectives
On completion of the Diploma, students should be able to:

• Appraise the complexity of modern business organisational structures
• Enable learners to develop the necessary skills to meet the demands of the business environment
• Provide learners with tools and techniques that can deliver significant return on investment in an organisation
• Explain how technology changed the modern business environment and acquire some foundational skills
• Appraise contemporary issues in key business areas

Assessment

To meet the requirements of the Diploma in Business Studies, a student must complete:

• Business Functions: group assignment & presentation (100%)
• Economics: written assignment (100%)
• Accounting: final examination (100%)
• Marketing, Communications and Digital Media: group project and presentation (100%)
• Information Technology Applications: practical lab-based project and weekly exercises (100%)
• Human Resource Management: individual written assignment (100%)
• Business law: final examination (100%)
• Principles of Management: individual written assignment and group presentation (100%)

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Open days are a great way to help you make your decision about your course of interest. The open day will give you the opportunity to receive one on one advice and direction from leading academics in your chosen subject area, meet current students and also have your questions answered on entry requirements, student support and the admissions process. Find out when our next Open Event is taking place. The Admissions Office is located in our Aungier Street campus and you are welcome to visit the college to speak with a member of our admissions team from Monday to Fridays, 8:45am – 5:15pm. Alternatively, you can contact us by email.