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The Blackwater Valley Learning Centre
The Blackwater Valley Learning Centre offers a wide range of recreational and educational classes. Please contact Mary on 047 87049 if you are interested in putting your name forward for any course or have a particular course in mind.
Courses are run during the day, weekday evenings and are a fun way to meet new people and learn skills in a comfortable and hospitable environment.
BA Degree in Business, Enterprise and Community Development
EQUAL Ireland, a charitable trust originally established in 2001 by IBEC Siptu and Lionra, the network of third level colleges on the west coast exists to provide access to third level education to individuals from all walks of life who may have missed out on conventional higher education.
The BA Degree in Business, Enterprise and Community Development is part of a package of courses which is accessible to all and which will be delivered in Emyvale, interest permitting later in 2010...
The BA Degree in Business, Enterprise and Community Development is part of a package of courses which is accessible to all and which will be delivered in Emyvale, interest permitting later in 2010...
TO follow is information which as well as giving module information, outlines fees, and the EQUAL Ireland Education pathway. In a nutshell, students can and have progressed through to this BA course by taking courses at Higher Certificate level and The Essential Skills Certificate..
THE NEW B.A. IN BUSINESS, ENTERPRISE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Athlone Institute of Technology
LEARNING LOCALLY AT A TIME, PACE, COST & PLACE THAT SUITS YOURS NEEDS!
The exciting new BA is a part-time distance learning programme, designed to provide learners with the opportunity to achieve a Level 7 award via flexible delivery methodologies and incorporating Work and Community based learning.
Learners will have the opportunity to explore and develop their interest in the fields of business and community development and to enhance their competencies towards becoming effective administrators in these areas.
Programme Structure – Local Delivery
The programme will be delivered locally on the basis on an average attendance at a local Learning Centre Workshop of two days per month over a fifteen month period.
Between workshops, learners will be supported by a specialist tutor electronically, (telephone and email) or directly when needed.
Course Fee €2,500
Please note that the running of the course in each particular learning centre is dependent on sufficient student enrolment.
Programme Content
The Modules
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Business and Enterprise
Development
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Financial
Analysis
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Research
Methodology
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Project
Management
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Applied Community
Development
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Applied Human Resource
Management
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Applied Information
& Communication Technology
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Integrated
Learning Project
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Bachelor of Arts
(Business, Enterprise and Community Development)
Specifically the BA year is designed to advance the learning achieved by the certificate level graduands but also to open up opportunities for Level 6 graduands of other disciplines to progress to degree level learning.
Business and Enterprise Development –
This module focuses on building the learner’s knowledge in the area of management and business development. Its relevance is critical to the Smart Economy concept as the learner will acquire skills and competencies in the areas most relevant to most business – how to grow the business! – How to identify and assess opportunities! How to manage these developments!
Financial Accounting -
The ability to interpret and present financial information is an important skill in both commercial and not for profit organisations and this module will develop the learner’s ability in this respect.
Project Management -
The operational level of every organisation needs staff with the ability to implement structure and process to maximise effectiveness. Project management competencies can be applied to all areas of organisations.
Applied ICT -
The increasing specialisation required in ICT requires management and administrators in organisations to have a broad understanding of ICT trends, developments and potential.
Ensuring the appropriate investment is made for the organisational needs is challenging and this module will develop the participant’s skills to assess and deploy ICT requirements.
Applied HR -
People management is increasingly complex due to the legislative onus on the employer. However the application of Best Practice Human resources principles and policies can avoid legal issues. This module will develop a critical awareness of HRM and demonstrate its application.
Research Methodology -
Learners must undertake a module in research methodology to build their strengths in academic writing and structure, preparation of research proposals and writing dissertations.
Applied Community Development -
Recognition of the value of developing social capital in the forms of community work and voluntary activities is core to the programme. The graduates of this programme will be equipped to propose innovative solutions to funding, management and operational issues which can occur in community projects.
Integrated Learning Project -
This module will provide the programme participant with the opportunity to synthesise the learning achieved in a practical application. This can be in the form of a placement or work based learning
Entry Requirements:
People are required to have successfully achieved an appropriate Level 6 award. Opportunities for Accreditation of Prior Learning will be available and is strongly encouraged.
(The diagram below sets out the EQUAL Ireland route)
Essential Skills Certificate
(Workplace, Community & Education)
Level 6
Higher Certificate in Workplace & Community Studies
Level 6
BA in Business, Enterprise & Community Development
Level 7
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Brendan Mulry
EQUAL Ireland
Building 8 6D Liosbaun Business Park
Tuam Rd.
Galway
Tel: 091 778682
Email: info@equalireland.com
