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Business Studies Online (Higher Diploma)
Business Studies Online (Higher Diploma) is a course run by University of Galway– Centre for Adult Learning & Professional Development, Galway. It is a Online Learning course with a duration of 2 years, part-time. Business Studies Online (Higher Diploma) gives a Course Qualification of Higher Diploma, awarded by University of Galway. For more information about Business Studies Online (Higher Diploma) at University of Galway– Centre for Adult Learning & Professional Development, please review the details below.
The Higher Diploma in Business Studies (part-time) is designed to provide non-business graduates with a well-rounded understanding of business. This course provides training in the fundamental skills of business administration which enables graduates to play an active role in the development and management of business enterprises. Emphasis is placed on individual and group assignments, focusing on developing both applied skills and key interpersonal skills. This course also provides a pathway for graduates to progress to level 9 postgraduate studies in business.
The Higher Diploma in Business studies is suitable if you:
- Have an interest in business
- Would like to pursue a career in business
- Wish to pursue a Master’s degree in business and you do not have a business undergraduate degree
- Wish to complement your undergraduate degree with a business qualification
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| Training Provider | University of Galway– Centre for Adult Learning & Professional Development |
| Course Location | Galway |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | Higher Diploma |
| Awarding Body | University of Galway |
| Awarding Body Details | Higher Diploma in Business Studies |
| Course Start Date | 01/09/2025 |
| Course Duration | 2 years, part-time |
| Course Time | While this course is delivered fully online, students are required to attend campus for accountancy examinations. Students domiciled overseas should contact the Course Administrator regarding exam arrangements in advance of applying for the course. |
| Course Fee | 2,500/€3,000 Non EU p.a. |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants require a Level 8 honours degree of H2.2 standard or above. This course is open to graduates of any discipline who wish to acquire a grounding in business practices. Applicants are expected to possess a good level of computer literacy. |
| Carear Path | Graduates can progress in a diverse range of industries, such as marketing, financial services, information systems and human resources. Graduates can also pursue further postgraduate study at Master’s level, such as the MSc Marketing, MSc Industrial Relations and HR Management courses. |
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