The Higher Diploma in Business – Management Studies is a one-year programme which is aimed at developing the range of cross-enterprise skills required of modern competitive manufacturing or services organisations. It has been designed with business skills as a dominant focus. With strong industry links the programme encompasses workshops, seminars, online learning and the traditional classroom environment where participants develop key business and management skills over two semesters. Each participant will have the opportunity to undertake an internship as part of the credit provision of this programme. The student will be supported in finding a placement with an employer and will undertake an action oriented project to support their learning while on placement.

1. Higher Diploma in
Business in Management
Level 8
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The Higher Diploma in Business in Management is a one-year programme which is aimed at developing a range of
cross-enterprise skills required of modern competitive manufacturing or services organisations. It has been designed
with business skills as a dominant focus. With strong industry links the programme encompasses workshops, seminars,
online learning and the traditional classroom environment where participants develop key business and management
skills over two semesters. The programme is ideal for anyone without a business qualification who has a definite interest
in leadership, operations management, teamwork and personal development. Incorporating modules like Project
Management, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Innovation, International Business and Accounting for
non-specialists this programme provides a bedrock for anyone hoping to pursue careers in team leadership, operations
management or supervision in a wide variety of contexts.
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Executive

2. Higher Diploma in Business in Management
Programme Outline
This programme is designed to provide a broad base of skills, knowledge and insight for those at the beginning of, or intending to pursue, a
management career. A Project module is also included and this can be used as a showcase of skills and ability and all participants in this
programme will partake in an industry oriented event where local employers will visit to discuss your work with you. Teamwork,
presentations, group events and networking are key features of the programme which serve to enhance the overall experience.
Programme Structure
Semester 1 Semester 2
Marketing for Managers Accounting for Non-Specialists
Operations Management & SCM Exploring Organisational Behaviour
Managing Change Project
International Business Environment Managing People
Managing Business Projects The Management of Innovation
Organisational Strategy
Student Testimonial
“I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of completing the course I did, a Higher Diploma in Business (Management), and cannot recommend
it highly enough. There are excellent supports in place such as study courses and guides, academic writing lessons, teamwork lessons.
The course is very achievable for people with relevant life and work experience who are willing to work hard. Yes, the hours can be long,
however it is only for a few months and the outcome is well worth it”. Caroline Summers - Senior Manager, Harvey Norman
Ireland, Kilkenny (published in the HEA Changing Voices Changing Ireland).
Career Opportunities
The course is designed with strong industry input and leading experts on areas such as lean management, operational excellence and
project management contribute in delivering content, sharing their expertise and increasing networking opportunities. Industry partners in
the South East and beyond have been very enthusiastic about the development of the programme and have played a key role in it
throughout its duration. In the delivery of this programme there has been collaboration with a range of companies including Hasbro Ireland,
Lake Region Medical, EMC and Genzyme (A Sanofi Company). The programme equips participants with core knowledge of operational
excellence, project management, supply chain management, innovation and change management and provides a bedrock for anyone
hoping to pursue careers in team leadership, operations management or supervision in a wide variety of contexts. Successful graduates of
this programme may be interested in pursuing further qualifications within the School of Business at WIT. Previous graduates have gone on
to complete our Executive MBA programme and the Masters in Business Studies at WIT.
Entry Details
Interested applicants must hold at least a level eight qualification
or equivalent. Candidates without a level eight qualification
should have two years verifiable experience in a supervisory or
managerial role and may be considered for the programme.
Applicants from non-business disciplines will be required to
demonstrate evidence of a strong interest in business in an
academic or practical context. An Honours result in their
respective qualification is required. Applicants may be required
to undertake an interview with the programme panel. The
programme will conform to the standard WIT postgraduate
recruitment policies with regard to accreditation of prior learning.
Applicants whose primary language is not English must submit
evidence of competency in English. Please see our website for
more details.
Fees
For information on fees please visit our website at
www.wit.ie/pgfees
Applications
Applications for this programme are made online by going to
www.pac.ie (code WD514)
Contacts
Academic queries contact
Dr. Patrick Lynch Prof. Denis Harrington
Programme Director Head of Graduate Business
E: plynch@wit.ie E: graduatebusiness@wit.ie
Admissions queries contact
Ms. Margo O’Dowd, Graduate Business Administrator
T: +353 (0)51 302424 E: mmodowd@wit.ie
For more detailed information please visit our website
at www.wit.ie/wd514
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