This one year programme has been designed with an emphasis on the practical application of Accounting and Finance knowledge to the commercial workplace. It is intended for participants wishing to gain a solid foundation in the major components of the Accounting and Finance discipline and to allow them develop their financial literacy skills. Aims and Objectives On completion of this programme students will be able to demonstrate foundation knowledge in core subject areas such as Bookkeeping (manual and computerised), Cost Accounting, Business Law and Finance. The lecturing team consists of staff that combine academic qualifications with substantial practical accounting and finance experience. [embed id="embed_1"] [embed id="embed_2"]

This course aims to develop an understanding of the world of capital markets, investing and trading. The course commences with an introduction and in-depth look into the world of the stock market. Building on this, investment strategies, portfolio building, terminology and portfolio management are covered in detail. Aims and Objectives On completion of the programme students should have acquired the skills to: Identify and understand the key macroeconomic and financial factors, which affect stock prices Develop the skills necessary to conduct effective research on publicly listed companies Familiarise students with market terminology and practices Understand the operation and mechanisms of both stock and derivative markets Understand and interpret key research data Develop a fundamental understanding of public companies, from both a technical and financial perspective. [embed id="embed_1"] [embed id="embed_2"]

DBS is happy to announce its 2018 Project Management course based in our Dublin campus. Project Management is of growing importance to organisations because it deals effectively with the management of change. Organisations are beginning to realise that the traditional form of management cannot deal with the dynamics and resulting chaos of the modern economic, social and business environment. [embed id="embed_2"] Project management is a method for organisations to achieve profitability targets, but just as significantly; it is a ‘culture’ that will assist most people to improve their personal performance. Aims and Objectives Students who complete this course should be able to: Explain the characteristics of organisational approaches to project management Understand the core competencies required to make an effective project manager including communication, leadership, motivation, negotiation and team building skills Understand the concepts of stakeholders, success criteria and critical success factors in the context of projects Evaluate the importance of effective management of the project life cycle Be able to apply methods, tools and techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling projects and for managing risk Create a project plan Understand the various roles and the importance of the project office. [embed id="embed_1"]

This course is designed to give either existing salespeople or others looking to break into sales a greater insight into the profession of selling and sales management. The course is delivered by a lecturer with over 15 years experience of working in sales and offers students a balance between the theoretical and practical elements of sales, with the emphasis on selling and sales management skills. [embed id="embed_2"] Aims and Objectives Selling is one of those activities where success is based largely on experience. Sales professionals often lack a foundation in elements of the management theories behind selling, and crucially sales management. This course looks to address those gaps and by offering students an appreciation of both the skills based elements of selling and the approaches that successful sales organisations’ employ. On completion of the programme students should have acquired the skills to: Develop a greater understanding of selling through exploration of the history of selling and its’ professional nature; the variety and complexity of the sales role and the people engaged in sales activities Obtain a focus in terms of the uniqueness of selling as an activity with particular emphasis on the topical issue of selling in a recession Gain a thorough appreciation of the key elements of successful modern sales management and the approaches used. [embed id="embed_1"]

This diploma provides student with an in-depth knowledge of five key management areas including communications, finance, human resource management and marketing and sales. It is delivered in an efficient and flexible timescale and is a beneficial stand alone diploma or can act as a gateway to further academic endeavour. [embed id="embed_2"] Aims and Objectives The Diploma in Management Studies aims to provide students with both academic knowledge and practical management skills. Students will apply appropriate academic theories and concepts to a range of business and management issues. During the course, students have the opportunity to add value to both their employers and themselves on a daily basis. In addition to providing a comprehensive knowledge of each of the major management disciplines, the programme is designed to ensure that students will have the widest range of career and further education opportunities open to them upon completion of the programme. [embed id="embed_1"]

The Bachelor of Laws (Hons) is recognised by the Honorable Society of King’s Inns. Studying law at undergraduate level has an appeal to any student considering a career in the legal profession. A Bachelor of Laws degree provides a firm foundation for students wishing to qualify as a solicitor or barrister. The study of law improves and develops the student’s power of reasoning, clarity of thought and the ability to analyse and express complicated ideas. These skills also lend themselves to a wide variety of career options quite apart from private legal practice on completion of the programme. Aims and Objectives The objectives of the Bachelor of Laws (Hons) programme are: [embed id="embed_2"] • To provide learners with sound educational underpinning which will enable them to acquire a solid grounding in legal principles, the fundamental features of the Irish legal system and general transferable skills • To equip learners with a fundamental understanding of the core Irish legal subjects to facilitate progression to the professional stage of training in Ireland with the Law Society of Ireland or the King’s Inns • To enable learners to develop a range of transferable skills including the powers of inquiry, critical analysis and logical thinking, initiative, independent learning and commitment to scholarship • To enable learners to develop a range of graduate skills in preparation for employment in a wide variety of fields and a fundamental understanding of society and of the role of law within society [embed id="embed_1"]

The massive growth of social media and smartphones in recent years, means that marketers need a strong skillset and knowledge base that is digital. Now marketers want the visibility and traceability that digital marketing affords. As an MSc the programme has a more scientific rigour to its offerings, emphasising accountability and strategic context. Developed in conjunction with industry experts, this highly practical programme provides a broad based digital marketing award with a strong focus on cutting edge skills and practice in areas such as Search Engine Optimisation, Display Advertising, Search Advertising, Email Marketing, Affiliate, Web Design with WordPress, Digital Video, Analytics and much more. Given how fast the digital marketing arena moves in terms of technologies and practice all modules are written with flexibility in mind. Students are facilitated in exploring new ideas and technologies where applicable. In this way, the program remains up-to-date with industry trends and best practice. This programme accommodates a wide audience of learners whose specific interests in Digital Marketing may be either technically focused or strategy focused. [embed id="embed_2"] Aims and Objectives This is an innovative programme with an integrated delivery from end‐to‐end covering a wide range of Digital Marketing topics. The programme aims to develop learners’ knowledge of the theory and practice of Digital Marketing necessary for them to secure employment and perform at postgraduate level in the areas of ICT /Digital Marketing in a broad range of commercial, industrial and public sector environments. Graduates will have an in-depth knowledge of the practical and theoretical aspects of Digital Marketing. The programme enables and supports learners in developing critical analytical skills and developing skills in applying theoretical concepts to the practice of Digital Marketing. The programme incorporates Personal & Professional Development (PPD) within modules to enhance the student’s employability, which will enable them to integrate seamlessly into an organisation by addressing skills such as leadership, self‐management and teamwork that are essential in the area of Digital Marketing. It also comprises a Research Methods integrated into the applied Digital Marketing modules, focusing on literature review, research technique, and their application to real life situations and data sets, how applied research and entrepreneurship are linked. These modules will inform the learner’s Dissertation, which requires the production of an artefact. [embed id="embed_1"]

Technological innovation applied to financial services has created a wave of disruptive activity that will change the shape of the global financial system over the next decade. This has created demand from graduates and employees for programmes specifically tailored to the skills required for a changing financial services industry. This is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on finance, data analytics and computing. It is designed to appeal to graduates seeking to gain exposure to FinTech – the technology enabled business model innovation in the financial sector. [embed id="embed_2"] Aims and Objectives This is an innovative programme with an integrated delivery from end‐to‐end covering a wide range of financial technology topics, whilst providing a focus on application and the regulation required in this area. The programme focuses on practical skills in core areas such as financial analytics, advanced databases, disruptive technologies, web technologies and security while also offering applied skills in contemporary topics such as data analytics, and financial applications. Its aim is to create a critical understanding of core financial technologies and financial systems while also enhancing the practical technical skills of the learners. [embed id="embed_1"]

With increased availability of information about customer preferences and actions, production processes and supply chains, there is growing recognition of the economic returns from the use of big data and analytics. The programme is designed to facilitate learners with a statistics/computing/ technology background who wish to upskill in this new and emerging area of Data Analytics. It will also be of interest to learners who have completed their undergraduate degree and wish to specialise in this area. It may be their preference to take the theory and practical modules only and not complete the dissertation. Aims and Objectives This is an innovative programme with an integrated delivery from end‐to‐end covering a wide range of data analytics topics. [embed id="embed_2"] The programme aims to develop learners’ knowledge of the theory and practice of Data Analytics necessary for them to secure employment and perform at postgraduate level in the areas of ICT /Data Analytics in a broad range of commercial, industrial and public sector environments. Graduates will have an in-depth knowledge of the practical and theoretical aspects of data analytics. The programme enables and supports learners in developing critical analytical skills and in applying theoretical concepts to the practice of data analytics. The programme incorporates Personal & Professional Development (PPD) within modules to enhance the student’s employability, which will enable them to integrate seamlessly into an organisation by addressing skills such as leadership, self‐management and teamwork that are essential in the area of Data Analytics. It also comprises a Research Methods module integrated into the applied data analytics modules, focusing on literature review, research technique, and their application to real life situations, data sets and how applied research and entrepreneurship are linked. These modules will inform the learner’s Dissertation, which requires the production of an artefact. [embed id="embed_1"]

Counselling and Psychotherapy provide the opportunity to speak in one’s own terms in order to articulate the difficulties and the questions in one’s life. They offer the opportunity of clarifying the direction, or its lack, in one’s life. In recent decades counselling and psychotherapy have had a major contribution to the alleviation of distress and suffering in the everyday human experience of loss, bereavement, trauma, depression, choice and relationships. Skills adapted from the fields of counselling and psychotherapy are now an essential part of many work roles and an expertise in this area can be the basis of professional development, Counselling and Psychotherapy have enjoyed significant growth in an Ireland that has seen great social change in recent years. They have become accepted as ways to greater understanding of oneself and the basis for change in human lives. [embed id="embed_1"] [embed id="embed_2"]