Course Details
Our Diploma in Business Studies is designed to give the student an understanding of the theoretical and practical skills necessary for success in the business environment.

The Diploma provides a comprehensive knowledge of each of the major business disciplines. Areas covered include Economics, Accounting, Business Functions, Marketing Principles, Integrated Marketing Communications, Business Law, Management Theory and Practice and Business Research Methods.

In addition to providing a wide-ranging understanding of each of the major business disciplines, the programme is designed to ensure that students will have the widest range of career and further education opportunities open to them upon completion of the programme. Students have the opportunity to study many key areas in the business world and are encouraged to use the benefits of the programme to further their careers.

This Diploma is awarded by the Institute of Commercial Management (ICM). ICM was founded in 1979 and is now one of the leading professional examination bodies in the field of business and entrepreneurial education in Ireland and the UK, with corporate and student members throughout the world. The Institute is committed to providing a range of global education, training and consulting services which raise standards for business and enable lifetime learning and professional status for individuals. 

Further Study
For students interested in further study, successful completion of the Diploma in Business Studies may entitle them to exemptions at Level 1 of some of the Evening Business Degree programmes at DBS (to progress to the degree programme students must meet minimum entry requirements for  the degree programme).

Duration

The Diploma in Business Studies course is one year in duration part-time and is due to commence on Tuesday 31st January. Typically, students attend classes two evenings per week from 6.15pm - 9.30pm, provisionally on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please click here to view the provisional timetable.

Course Fees
The fee for this Diploma is €2,000 and is inclusive of tuition, registration, exam fees and DBS library membership. 

How to apply?
We are currently accepting applications for all evening Diploma programmes commencing in Spring 2017. You can APPLY NOW on our website under ‘Professional Evening Diploma Application’. 

If you require any additional information please do not hesitate to make contact on (01) 417 0685 or email andrew.mooney@dbs.ie