Diploma in Business Management
Course Overview
Develop the appropriate skills and knowledge essential for effective management within a business environment.
This part-time evening course is suited to the aspiring or newly appointed manager, the team leader, the self-employed and those interested in enhancing personal performance.
This course is validated by The Institute of Commercial Management (ICM). This course focuses on the development of professional skills, while it does not sit on the national framework the modules are drawn from Griffith College's suite of QQI-validated degree programmes.
Why Study Business Management at Griffith College?
The Diploma in Business Management course is a part-time evening course conducted over two 12-week periods over an academic year. This course is divided into four modules and is designed to provide a practical grounding in the skills of management.
- You will develop your academic knowledge and practical management skills within the sphere of business management.
- You will gain a firm understanding of the financial management of a business environment.
- You will explore the relationship between an organisation’s strategy, culture, marketing and communications policies and procedures.
- Provides a perfect foundation for participants who wish to progress in the workplace.
- Option to further your studies in the area of business management, with progression to our BA (Hons) in Business Studies degree course through the College policy of Advanced Prior Learning (APL).
Dublin Main Campus Intake Dates
We run two intakes for this course.
- September*
- February*
*subject to sufficient numbers
Please see the timetable section for the next course dates.
Cork Intake Dates
We run one intake for this course:
- September*
*subject to sufficient numbers
Please see the timetable section for the next course dates.
Dublin City Centre Intake Dates
The next intake for this course will be:
- February 2023*
- September 2023*
*subject to sufficient numbers
What our students say
When I enrolled for the Diploma in Business Management at Griffith College, I was amazed at the camaraderie of my fellow students and the commitment of the staff to the students. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and decided to continue with further studies, so I am currently completing a degree course. I was apprehensive enrolling for the 3-year course, but because of the positive attitude and helpfulness of the tutors I know the degree is attainable. What was once only a dream is now becoming a reality at Griffith College!
Diploma in Business Management
Course Details
Modules
On successful completion of this module, learners are able to:
- assess the roles and skills of managers at various levels of the business hierarchy
- examine the core management functions needed to manage a business
- apply the tools and techniques of management and assess the changing environment in which organisations operate
- discuss the importance of corporate social responsibility and ethics as critical elements of management practice
- demonstrate and apply key managerial skills, ie analysis, critical thinking, decision making, time management and report writing
On successful completion of this module, learners are able to:
- describe and discuss the role of the management accountant and their contribution to the achievement of changing organisational objectives
- identify and explain cost and revenue classifications and cost behaviour patterns
- describe and apply marginal cost accounting techniques
- explain and interpret decision-making techniques to evaluate business choices
- apply budgeting techniques and evaluate alternative methods of budgeting, planning and control
- compute and interpret basic variances
On successful completion of this module, learners are able to:
- discuss the role that information technology and information systems play in the business world
- apply IT concepts relevant to business and understand how they relate to each other
- differentiate information system types, and explain how they are used to shape business operations and the decision-making process
- apply practical skills in the most common office applications such as MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint as the industry standard
On successful completion of this module, learners are able to:
- discuss the importance of law to the operation of business in Ireland
- describe the essential aspects of the law of contract, negligence and employment law and their impact on businesses and to be able to apply the core principles in a practical manner
- explain the legal structure of business, including limited liability and the full life cycle of business from formation to winding up
- explain the role of ethics in business and identify ethical issues and their resolution in a business / organisational context
- recognise the ethical concerns in situations faced by managers at all levels of business organisation, and analyse theese situation and present solutions while reflecting on one's own ethical values and standards
Timetables
Dublin Main Campus: This course will commence on Wednesday, 20th of September 2023. It will run one evening per week (Wednesday) from 6.00pm - 9.30pm over 24 weeks, course dates outlined below.
Dublin City Centre: The next intake of this course will be on Tuesday, 4 October 2022. It will run one evening per week (Tuesday) from 18.15 - 21.45 over two 12-week semesters, course dates outlined below.
Cork Campus: This course will next commence on Wednesday, 20th September 2023. It will run one evening per week (Wednesday) from 6.30pm - 9.45pm over 24 weeks, course dates outlined below.
Limerick Campus: This course will next commence on Monday, 12th October 2020. It will run one evening per week from 6.30pm - 9.30pm over 24 weeks, course dates outlined below.
Campus Timetables
This course is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, 20th of September 2023.
This part-time evening course will run one evening per week (Wednesday) from 6.00 pm - 9.30 pm over 24 weeks, course dates outlined below.
Year 2023 Semester 1
- Sep: 20, 27
- Oct: 04, 11, 18, 25
- Nov: 01, 15, 22, 29
- Dec: 06, 13
Contact [email protected] for further information.
Semester 2 is scheduled to commence on Wednesday the 7th of February 2024.
This part-time evening course will run one evening per week (Wednesday) from 6.00 pm - 9.30 pm over 24 weeks, course dates outlined below.
Year 2024
- Feb: 07, 14, 21, 28
- Mar: 06, 20,27
- Apr: 03, 10, 17, 24
- May: 01
Contact [email protected] for further information.
This course is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, 5th October 2022 at Griffith College Cork. Contact [email protected] for further information.
This part-time evening course will run one evening per week (Wednesday) from 6.30pm - 9.45pm over 24 weeks, course dates outlined below.
Year 2022
- Oct: 05,12,19,26
- Nov: 02,16,23,30
- Dec: 07,14
- Jan: 04, 11
Note: Course dates and times are subject to change.
Semester 2 is scheduled to commence in February 2023 at Griffith College Cork. Contact [email protected] for further information.
This part-time evening course will run one evening per week (Wednesday) from 6.30pm - 9.45pm over 24 weeks, course dates outlined below.
Year 2023
- Feb: 08, 15, 22
- Mar: 01, 08, 22, 29
- Apr: 05, 12, 19, 26
- May: 03,
Note: Course dates and times are subject to change.
This course is scheduled to commence on Monday, 12th October 2020 at Griffith College Limerick, O'Connell Avenue, Limerick City, Limerick, V94 DK23. Contact [email protected] for further information.
This part-time evening course will run one evening per week from 6.30pm - 9.30pm over 24 weeks, course dates outlined below.
- Oct: 12, 19, 26
- Nov: 02, 09, 16, 30
- Dec: 07, 14
- Jan: 04, 11, 18
This course is scheduled to commence on Monday, 22nd February 2021 at Griffith College Limerick, O'Connell Avenue, Limerick City, Limerick, V94 DK23. Contact [email protected] for further information.
This part-time evening course will run one evening per week from 6.30pm - 9.30pm over 24 weeks, course dates outlined below.
- Feb: 22
- March: 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
- Apr: 12, 19, 26
- May: 03, 10, 17
This course is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, 04 October 2022.
Please contact [email protected] (01-4150450) for further information.
This part-time evening course will run one evening per week (Tuesday for Autumn Semester) from 18.15 - 21.45 over two 12-week semesters, course dates outlined below.
Autumn 2022 Semester
- Oct: 04, 11, 18, 25
- Nov: 01, 15, 22, 29
- Dec: 06, 13
- Jan: 03, 10
Spring 2023 Semester
- Feb: 08, 15, 22
- Mar: 01, 08, 22, 29
- Apr: 05, 12, 19, 26
- May: 03
Please note course dates and times are subject to change.
This course is scheduled to commence in early February 2023.
Please contact [email protected] (01-4150450) for further information.
This part-time evening course will run one evening per week (Wednesday) from 18.15 - 21.45 over two 12-week semesters, course dates outlined below.
Spring 2023
- Most likely 08 February, date to be confirmed
Please note course dates and times are subject to change.
How to Apply
Entry Requirements
All applicants must be a user of Microsoft Office.
English Language
If English is not your native language, you must show that your English level is of a suitable standard. For further information please contact a member of the Admissions Team.
In response to the worldwide closure of English Language Test Centres arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, Griffith College is accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency. This is a temporary measure for our intakes up to and including September 2022. Please see here for further details.
How to Apply
Directly to Griffith College
Applicants under 23 years of age:
Old Leaving Cert (Pre 2017)
Two Honours Level, Grade C3s or above and four Ordinary Level D3s (subjects to include Maths and a language, English, Irish or another language) or equivalent exam taken.
New Leaving Cert
2 H5 and 4 O6/H7 grades, to include Maths and a language (English, Irish or another language).
Applicants over 23 years of age (Mature students):
If you are 23 years or over from the 1st January of this year, you can apply for this course directly using the College’s online application form.
Fees
EUR2,000.00
EUR2,000.00
EUR1,500.00
Progression
What further study can I do?
Graduates of the Diploma in Business Management may progress onto the BA (Hons) in Business Studies degree course through the College policy of Advanced Prior Learning (APL).
What career paths could I have?
Graduates of the Diploma in Business Management will be well positioned to progress in the workplace.
