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Entrepreneurial Innovation Practice
Certificate
Course Details
| Course Code | LL_BENIP_S |
|---|---|
| Level | 7 |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Credits | 10 |
| Method of Delivery | Online |
| Campus Locations | Donegal – Letterkenny |
| Mode of Delivery | Part Time |
Course Overview
This Level 7 Special Purpose Award responds to the needs of industry and will provide a route for graduates who wish to further enhance their professional standing. The programme will enhance the entrepreneurial and agile mindset which is so vital for employees and entrepreneurs in the current dynamic external environment.
Entrepreneurial and innovative skills are vital for organisations in the border region, and across Ireland, to help mitigate against the threat of Brexit.
This short programme is aimed at anyone interested in innovation and enterprise in the business sector. It is ideal for those who are looking to develop their transferrable skills for the workplace, and who want to bring value to an existing organisation. The programme aims to foster a culture of entrepreneurial innovation and focuses on the development of the core skills of innovation and enterprise. It will be practically oriented with a specific emphasis on work-based learning and the development of transversal skills which greatly enhance employability and productivity in the workplace.
Course Details
Year 1
| Semester | Module Details | Credits | Mandatory / Elective |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Entrepreneurial Innovation PracticeThe module aims to foster a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation in learners, and the development of the core skills of innovation and enterprise. Learners will simulate the launch of a virtual business venture and consider the consequences of their business decisions. This module responds to the needs of industry and will provide a route for graduates who wish to further enhance their professional standing. The programme will enhance the entrepreneurial and agile mindset which is so vital for employees and entrepreneurs in the current dynamic external environment. Learning Outcomes 1. Outline the key models of innovation. |
10 | Mandatory |
Recommended Study Hours per week
The recommended level of personal study time for a Level 7, 10-credit module is 10-12 hours per week.
Examination and Assessment
100% continuous assessment.
On-Campus Attendance Requirement
No attendance required.
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Entry Requirements
5 O6/H7 in the Leaving Certificate, to include Mathematics (F2/O6/H7) and either Irish or English (O6/H7), OR QQIFET Level 5, OR equivalent qualification.
Candidates who do not meet the above entry requirements may be admitted to the programme on the grounds of mature years (over 23 by 1st January in the proposed year of entry) if they have attained appropriate experience and attainment thresholds deemed equivalent.
Further Information
Who Should Apply?
This short programme is aimed at anyone interested in innovation and enterprise in the business sector. It is ideal for those who are looking to develop their transferrable skills for the workplace, and who want to bring value to an existing organisation. It will be practically oriented with a specific emphasis on work-based learning and the development of transversal skills which greatly enhance employability and productivity in the workplace.
Contact Information
Faculty of Business
Department of Business Studies
Department of Business Studies
Department Administration: +353 (0)74 918 6207 / +353 (0)74 918 6209
Head of Department: Patricia Doherty
E: patricia.doherty@atu.ie
T: +353 (0)74 918 6202
Department
Business Studies
