HETAC, 1 Year Certificate
The Certificate in Business is an exit award accredited by HETAC at level 6 on the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland’s National Framework of Qualifications. The Certificate in Business is a full-time, one year programme. It introduces students to the world of business studies and combines elements of management, finance, marketing, economics, information technology, and a range of quantitative techniques for business.
This course provides a firm foundation in understanding business. Like all American College Dublin qualifications, there is a strong emphasis on different theories and practices within the business world. Classes are interactive environments in which students are encouraged to exchange ideas and experiences. The teaching method focuses on developing practical skills that can be applied to any type of business. Graduates can work in a wide range of business areas, such as accounts, administration, finance, marketing and operations. They also have the opportunity to resume their studies at a later date.
Year 1
- Introduction to management
- Microeconomics
- Accounting 1
- Principles of marketing
- Business computing
- Organisational behaviour
- Macroeconomics
- Accounting 2
- Business law
- Probability and statistics
Entry requirements
American College Dublin has three intakes per year: in September, January and May.
There are two ways to apply to the College: through the CAO system or directly to the Admissions office. All of the College’s HETAC programmes are available for application through the CAO system: BA (Hons) in Liberal Arts, BA (Hons) in International Business and BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance. A prospective student may submit an application for all other courses directly to the Admissions Office at American College Dublin.
Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent).
Further education students
The College accepts students from further education colleges to all of its courses. Students must have gained three distinctions in a cognate area of the degree programme that they wish to study. Students must have a full level 5 or level 6 award and this award may have been taken over a number of years. Students with a FETAC qualification can gain access to both American College Dublin and American College Delaware.
Mature student application
Mature applicants can apply through the CAO for the September intake or make a direct application for the College’s other intakes. Mature applicants must be 23 years of age on 1 January of the year that they wish to begin their course. Mature applicants must be interviewed by one of the admissions team. All applicants must submit a CV and a personal statement to the College.
Other EU applications
Every student who has taken examinations in an EU member state is expected to have completed mathematics and English in his or her final year. The only exception to this is students who have completed the A-Levels. These students must have taken mathematics and English for their O-Levels. Please refer the Admissions section for full listings of entry requirements for non-EU students.
More information is available in the Admissions section or by contacting the Admissions Office, Tel: +353 1 6768939; Email: admissions@amcd.ie
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