We’re committed to helping you achieve your potential. Our full and part-time courses can help you upskill, advance in your career or return to employment. We offer recognised qualifications, great student support and a friendly city centre campus. We are focused on ensuring each student receives the support and assistance necessary to realise their potential. There are many great reasons to choose NCI… 1. Highly relevant courses Through our schools of business and computing we offer internationally recognised full and part-time programmes accredited through QQI. We work closely with industry and professional bodies such as Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, Institute of Commercial Management, Irish Institute of Pensions Management, the Sales Institute of Ireland and others to ensure courses closely aligned to industry needs. 2. Small class sizes and student support Our small group teaching model means students often tell us they find NCI a very supportive environment to study in. Students prosper in an atmosphere where they get to know lecturers, staff and their fellow students. We also have great student support in place if you are having any difficulty adjusting to third level. [embed id="embed_2"] 3. Friendly atmosphere Many students find the general atmosphere and friendliness of NCI to be the most valuable part of their NCI experience. We welcome international students from all over the globe and domestic students of all ages. You will find a welcoming community of learners and staff and definitely make some friends along the way. 4. Experienced faculty We work with a talented array of full-time and associate stadd. They are experts in their fields and combine the highest academic standards with industry experience and a real commitment to the learning of their students. 5. Modern city centre campus Our purpose-built campus includes a spacious atrium area, tiered lecture theatres, modern computer labs and smaller executive suites and boardrooms. We have excellent transport links with the Luas and mainline train stations on our doorstep. 6. Tailored training If you are part of an organisation seeking bespoke training we would be delighted to speak to you. Through our professional education and training division we are the educational partner for a number of corporate bodies. So, whether you’re looking for a short part-time course, considering a Masters or coming through the CAO system, NCI can be a great choice for you. See what some of our students have to say… [embed id="embed_1"]

Studying part-time delivers great benefits, but it’s not a decision to be taken lightly. Upgrading your qualifications can assist you in changing careers or moving up the ladder, but it will require short-term sacrifices. Your choice of college can play a huge part in your overall experience, so it’s a good idea to do plenty of research before deciding where will suit you best. Attending a college open evening is one of the best ways to select where you should apply to study. Here are six ways to use an open evening to help you… 1. Learn about courses you’re interested in Courses vary from college to college, even for the same subjects, so find out as much as you can about the course that you’re considering. Is it accredited by a reputable body? Is it on the National Framework of Qualifications? How is the course structured, and who is teaching on it? Open evenings are the perfect opportunity to talk to the lecturers and find out as much as you can about what the course offers and what you will be learning. 2. Seek out advice If you’re not exactly sure of which course of study is right for you or even what career path you’d like to follow, you can talk it through with the staff and lecturers on the night. Get a feel for what’s right for you and if they can help you to reach your full potential. [embed id="embed_2"] 3. Check out the facilities Use the open evening as a chance to familiarise yourself with the facilities on offer. Tour the campus, check out the library, restaurants, common areas and ask lots of questions about what’s available to you. Are the premises clean and is the equipment and technology up-to-date? 4. Chat to other prospective students You’ll have valuable fact-to-face time with your fellow prospective students. Why are they considering this particular college? Have they attended other open days, and how did they get on? How does this course and college compare with others they have researched? Share your own experiences too. 5. Explore the local area Use this as your chance to get to know the area – is it easy to get to? Does it feel safe? Is it convenient and are there good transport links? What about amenities – are there cafes, bars or restaurants nearby? Is that important to you? Ask the staff at the event about the main attractions of the area and consider whether this is somewhere that’s both comfortable and convenient for you to attend. 6. Soak up the atmostphere Take the chance to soak up the general atmosphere. Ask yourself: does it feel right? Can you imagine yourself studying here? Do the staff and the students seem friendly and happy ? Trust your instincts – if you like the general vibe and atmosphere, chances are, you’re going to feel at home. If you’re thinking of part-time study in Dublin, why not call into one of the Open Evenings we are running at National College of Ireland? Check out more info on our part-time courses or call 1850 221 721 for more details. [embed id="embed_1"]

Master of Business Administration The MBA course will provide you with a strong theoretical foundation in the broader disciplines of management as well as focusing on the practical application of theory in real-world settings and cases. Who is the course for? The MBA is aimed at candidates with at least three years of work experience seeking to start or develop a career in management. What can I expect? You will be exposed to the latest thinking in the core disciplines of enterprise, leadership, management organisation, people management, strategy, management of financial resources and economics for managers. [embed id="embed_2"] You will be able to choose from a wide range of electives specialising in areas such as marketing and international business, human resource management, and information technology. There will be the opportunity to participate in an exciting enterprise management simulation game in your final semester. The course is underpinned by a strong foundation in enterprise and leadership and emphasises the development of effective business and management skills to solve management problems through structured analysis, problem solving techniques, effective decision-making, and effective communications. The knowledge and skills acquired through our MBA will allow you to progress your own management career as well as encourage you to consider creating a business of your own. It will allow you to develop a creative, innovative and entrepreneurial perspective. As part of the programme, each student will be afforded an opportunity to work with a personal coach to develop a plan for their professional development both during and after the end of the course to maximise the direct benefits of completing a programme such as an MBA. [embed id="embed_1"]

About Springboard+ At National College of Ireland we have the opportunity to offer a number of free courses through the Springboard+ initiative. This initiative was set up to address skills shortages in the workforce and so are funded by the government to improve Ireland’s ability to fill job vacancies. Who can apply For the first time everyone can apply for a Springboard+ course regardless of your employment status. The courses remain free of charge for people who are currently unemployed. For applicants in employment there will be a fee of 10% of the contribution to the normal course fee. For more information on eligibility or to apply for a course visit the Springboard+ website . Springboard+ Courses Available at NCI Higher Diploma in Data Analytics – online Higher Diploma in Data Analytics – face-to-face classes Higher Diploma in Web Technologies – online Higher Diplomas in Computing; with specialisations in Software Development or Internet of Things – online Higher Diplomas in Computing; with specialisations in Software Development or Cybersecurity – face-to-face classes Postgraduate Diploma in Data Analytics Postgraduate Diploma in Cybersecurity Postgraduate Diploma in Cloud Computing [embed id="embed_1"]

MSc in Marketing – part time The MSc in Marketing has been specifically designed with the needs of current and future marketing professionals and managers in mind. Who is the course for? The course is aimed at those seeking to advance their studies and/or professional career in marketing and its related fields. What can I expect? The course will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of key foundations of the marketing discipline as well as providing you with a detailed understanding of the contemporary marketplace. In addition you will learn how to apply the latest marketing theory and practice in an increasingly complex digital marketing environment. [embed id="embed_2"] The programme comprises of preeminent marketing related disciplines such as integrated marketing communications, brand management, postmodern marketing and digital marketing strategy and thus caters for multinational organisations, indigenous SME initiatives and entrepreneurial enterprises. The ethos of this programme works in tandem with industry, ensuring that graduates are competent, well versed marketers. Graduates will possess the latest comprehensive knowledge and application skills necessary to develop and drive successful enterprises. The programme offers students real insight and skills as to how to plan and execute marketing campaigns and strategies in actual organisations, enabling our graduates to enter management roles hitting the ground running. Block teaching provides the opportunity for more in-depth development of knowledge within modules. An applied approach to teaching is used within the programme with lectures interspersed with exercises, use of case study analysis, group activities in class, debate on contemporary issues as well as independent learning. [embed id="embed_1"]

MSc in Finance – part time The MSc in Finance has been designed in consultation with industry to provide candidates with the advanced analytical, statistical and financial skills for decision making within the modern and dynamic financial services sector. Who is the course for? The course is for those wishing to embark on a career in investment management or individuals in all areas of financial management who wish to progress their career. [embed id="embed_2"] What can I expect? Graduates will be accomplished in the application of advanced quantitative tools and financial models and techniques within a range of business and financial settings. In particular, the course will provide graduates with the techniques and applied knowledge necessary to select, analyse and utilise advanced financial concepts within the setting of investment management and capital markets. The learning environment for the course is practical and applied in nature and on completion graduates will be able to think independently, make informed and effective decisions and proactively troubleshoot financial and technical business problems. Graduates from the MSc in Finance will be able to apply advanced research skills and critically evaluate seminal, as well as contemporary literature, paradigms and concepts which underpin the operation of international capital markets and the investment management process. [embed id="embed_1"]