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.
Further Education
Graduates may go on to select from a range of level 9 postgraduate courses at University of Galway or further afield.
Course Outline
Course Delivery
This course is delivered online through:
Live online lectures
Podcasts and presentations (recorded spoken lectures with presentation slides)
Screencasts (video recordings, e.g.: a demonstration of how to solve an equation)
Reading material, assignments and online discussions
Career Opportunities
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.
