About the course

The Higher Diploma in Business in Project Management provides the practical knowledge and skills in the area of project management for learners who wish to upskill or reskill in this area to avail of future employment or further education opportunities. Learners on this graduate conversion programme will benefit from foundational knowledge and skills fundamental to project management in developing projects, understanding the planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure of projects as well as gaining applied skills in IT and the collaborative online tools available to support project management. The programme engenders an awareness of the importance of transferable and cross-enterprise skills and graduates will be able to apply these skills to a range of contexts.

　　Programme Objectives

　　The specific programme objectives are to:

　　Equip learners with an understanding of the theory and principles underlying the role and management of projects.

　　Advance learners with sufficient expertise in the core aspects of project management, and an awareness of key issues.

　　Enable learners to relate project management principles, concepts, and theories to a wide range of business and industry settings. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
January, 2024	Dublin 2
September, 2024	Dublin 2
September, 2025	Dublin 2

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Dublin Business School

The minimum entry requirements for the Higher Diploma in Business in Project Management is aimed at learners with the following entry qualifications:

　　A Level 8 honours bachelor’s degree in a non-cognate area with a minimum pass classification.

　　A Level 7 ordinary bachelor’s degree in a cognate area (cognate areas include business, finance, management).

　　Applicants who do not have a Level 8 qualification and who have at least 3 years’ work experience may also be considered through the College’s normal RPL procedures. Relevant professional experience will be taken into account and individuals will be assessed on a case-by-case basis through DBS RPL procedures. Relevant professional experience will be taken into account and individuals will be assessed on a case-by-case basis through DBS RPL procedures.

　　Applicants whose first language is not English and who have not previously undertaken a degree taught in English, must provide evidence of proficiency in English language equivalent to B2+ or above on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). This must be evidenced through a recognised English Language test such as IELTS, Cambridge Certificate or DBS English Assessment. Test certificates should be dated within the last two years to be considered valid.

　　IELTS score 6.00

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Dublin Business School. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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