Business Entrepreneurship Course Certificate in Galway, Ireland

What to expect

This course will be taught through a mix of relevant theory and through the use of practical case studies and in-class simulations. The lectures and tutorials will be interactive and you'll be expected to keep up to date with reading material.

You will be assessed using a combination of exams and continuous assessment throughout the semester. This includes a variety of assessments components, such as continuous assessment, proctored written examinations and e-activities. 

Course structure and award

The Certificate in Business and Entrepreneurship is delivered over a semester (18 weeks, including exams). 

On completion, you will receive a QQI Certificate in Business & Entrepreneurship at level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications. 

About Galway Business School 

We offer internationally recognised undergraduate degree programmes, complemented by a wide range of professional, short term certificate courses and pathway programmes. 

At Galway Business School you can choose a programme to suit you:

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You’ll find not only an excellent location but also top-class facilities, teachers and programmes.

Career opportunities and progression routes 

After completing this certificate, you can progress on to a career in business or innovation management in SMEs or multinational organisations.

Students who would like to further their academic career can choose to continue their studies through our Bachelor of Business degree and would be exempted from the modules completed within their certificate. 

Entry requirements

Students are required to have a Leaving Certificate 5 pass or High School Diploma equivalent and are required to have an English Language qualification at CEFR B2 or above.

English language classes at the start of the programme are obligatory for non-native speakers.

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Next steps

For further information please contact our friendly admissions team.

T: +353 (0) 91 529 000

E: admissions@galwaybusinessschool.ie

Programme Content

The Certificate in Business and Entrepreneurship programme has two core modules, Contemporary Global Business and Entrepreneurship. The modules are mandatory. 

This module will provide you with an understanding of the key roles a manager plays in terms of planning, organising, leading and controlling the organisation. You'll be able apply tactics and strategies in learning to win in an international negotiation.  By means of group case analysis you'll be able to apply key concepts within today’s organisation and their global environments.

You will study:

Fundamental management functions 

Managing the process of modern business negotiations 

Corporate social responsibility

Ethics in business and sustainability 

Entrepreneurial activity in Ireland and Europe 

By looking at various organisations and how they are managed, you'll develop a broad overview of the concepts and exhibit a foundation in the analytical and practical skills necessary to effectively manage within organisations.

This module introduces the foundations of entrepreneurship that are important to understanding the decisions entrepreneurs make, the environment in which they make those decisions and the tasks they must perform before launching a new venture.

This course will involve a substantial amount of application of theory as part of the learning process. There will be lecture presentations on key concepts. 

You will cover:

How to recognise opportunities

Creativity and idea generation 

Feasibility and business plan 

Financing the enterprise 

Internationalisation 

Innovation growth strategies

 You will then apply the theory in a practical way, building up a portfolio of information relating to the course content through discussion, debate, self-directed learning, presentation and guest speakers. This also provides an opportunity for class discussion and peer learning.