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Now accepting applications for Jan 2015!
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For further information, call the Admissions Office on 01 4177500 or email admissions@dbs.ie |
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DBS MOMENTUM GRADUATES 2014
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Open Event at DBS
Tuesday 6th January 5pm - 7pm
Our next Open Evening will be held on Tuesday 6th January between 5-7pm in our Aungier Street Building. It is an ideal opportunity for you to meet the academic staff and lecturers to discuss our range of MOMENTUM courses in detail, along with meeting our dedicated careers and admissions teams. It will also provide an opportunity to view the college facilities.
We hope to see you there!
Why not contact us today with your questions and take the next step towards re-skilling for FREE.
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I did Momentum... Now I've started My Own Business
Peggy Kennedy tells us about her Momentum experience...
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"When I got made redundant in the economic downturn, I found I needed to upskill to compete in today’s job market. Employers want candidates that are skilled for the role but who can also add value to their business. The Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations and Sales course offered by Dublin Business School provided the perfect solution for me.
The DBS lecturers provided valuable insight by sharing their own relevant business knowledge. The lecturers and career guidance staff assisted me to refocus my career objectives and job search techniques.
I found Dublin Business School helped me to get more than a qualification. Applying research skills learnt, I have now launched a new business venture called www.iadmin.ie. I provide marketing and administration services to businesses that are not in a position to afford a full-time paid position. Business trends researched showed that this ‘Shared Services’ Business Model is well positioned worldwide in today’s economy.
On completion of the course, I had the confidence to prepare a marketing and advertising campaign and to present a sales pitch in a business environment. More importantly, I learned how to market myself and optimise my online presence. I became my own first marketing client."
Peggy Kennedy,
MOMENTUM Graduate 2014
If you would like to upskill for free in the area of Marketing, Advertising, Sales and PR, click here
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MOMENTUM at DBS
Applications for January 2015 Now Open
DBS is delighted to announce that we are offering 6 FREE education and training projects as part of the MOMENTUM initiative in the areas of Accounting and Finance, Business Studies, Digital Marketing and Strategy, Marketing, Advertising, Sales and PR, Project Management and Tourism Management and Marketing. We will be holding a MOMENTUM open event on December 3rd at our Aungier Street building.
Our suite of MOMENTUM projects range from 28 to 32 weeks in duration with students typically attending classes 31 hours per week over a 5 day period between 9-5pm. The taught project is followed by a 10 week work placement or 14 weeks for the under 25’s with a host company to allow the participant to further develop their skills, make a contribution to the employer and create an employment opportunity.
Projects are awarded by DBS or the Institute of Commercial Management (ICM). MOMENTUM Projects at DBS:
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Communicorp CEO: advertising market is growing again
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The Irish advertising market returned to growth this year and looks set to expand further in 2015, according to the head of the group behind radio stations including Today FM and Newstalk. Communicorp said in its latest set of accounts that trading conditions in Ireland steadied in 2013 while management remain focused on tight cost control. Communicorp owns Today FM, Newstalk and Dublin's 98FM as well as stations overseas. It became the fourth biggest radio group in the UK last year after it bought eight local radio stations there. Chief executive Gervaise Slowey said that the group was "very pleased" with the results for 2013. "Against a difficult market background, revenue from our existing operations stabilised in 2013," Ms Slowey said, pointing out that the overall Irish radio market saw revenue decline 3pc last year. Communicorp's turnover in Ireland fell by a slightly lower 2.5pc last year to €34.7m. Ms Slowey said there had been "good forward momentum" for Communicorp this year across all its 27 radio stations. Ms Slowey said that the current year also saw the Irish advertising market return to growth. "Early indicators for 2015 are that clients are investing in growing their business in Ireland," she said. Revenue at the group fell 27pc to €42.3m last year as it continued to dispose of assets in mainland Europe, according to new accounts for the business. Communicorp sold assets in Hungary last year, following the sale of businesses in Czech Republic, Estonia and Finland in 2012. Revenue from assets in Latvia and Bulgaria rose by a combined 5pc in 2013. Operating profit fell to €2m last year from €4.4m in 2012 as the impact of disposals filtered through. Communicorp's final loss for 2013 was €3.5m, due largely to interest on bank loans, overdrafts and other loans. That compared with a €35m loss in 2012, when it shouldered a €39m non-cash impairment charge. The accounts show that the group employed 508 people at the end of 2013, and paid €14m in wages and salaries. Communicorp is owned by Denis O'Brien, who is the largest shareholder in Independent News and Media, which publishes the Irish Independent. In the latest accounts, the directors say that "our expectation is that we will continue to outperform the market and grow our market share next year."
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How do I apply for a MOMENTUM project?
Applications for all MOMENTUM projects commencing in January 2015 are currently being accepted.
For further course information, entry requirements, eligibility criteria and application procedures visit www.momentumskills.ie or contact the DBS Admissions Office directly on (01) 4177500 or by emailing momentum@dbs.ie. To apply please contact your local/ nearest Employment Services Office to confirm your eligibility and get assistance in identifying a suitable project. Alternatively contact us at DBS to register your interest. MOMENTUM is administered by FÁS and funded by the Department of Education & Skills through the ESF supported Labour Market Education & Training Fund (LMETF).
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Life after MOMENTUM
Mark O'Brien tells us how the course helped him find his perfect job
“Prior to joining the GradIreland team in July 2013, I had been unemployed for some time. A business venture failed to take off and I was at an all-time career low. I knew that I needed to up-skill. After some market research I found that my best chances of employment would be found through finishing an online digital marketing course with MOMENTUM, and the best institution for this was Dublin Business School. There is a great atmosphere in the college and the staff are very helpful, friendly and approachable. The course content was excellent and very relevant to today’s market place. My work placement at the end of the course was with gradireland and I am still here today.”
Mark O'Brien,
MOMENTUM Graduate 2013
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Student Support at DBS
You will have resources during your period of study such as:
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- A dedicated Programme Leader who is responsible for the overall management and development of the relevant project and the management and support of participants on the project
- A range of learning support services to accommodate the participant such as: Careers Office, Employer Liaison Officer, Student Services Office, Work placements and State-of-the-Art Libraries, Learning and IT Facilities
- A pool of qualified academics/trainers with extensive industry experience in all sectors who can provide participants with guidance and support in re-entering employment in their chosen sector
- Established links with awarding bodies such Institute of Commercial Management (ICM)
- Dublin city centre campuses located on Aungier Street, South Great George’s Street (Castle House), Balfe Street and Dame Street
- The ability to provide the MOMENTUM programmes participants with e-learning support facilities, such as Moodle. By moving some parts of the programme online, lecturers can create a learning environment which enables better use of scheduled face-to-face time with adult learners enabling the development of more complex learning skills such as critical thinking, during face-to-face time
- Online access to vast library resources
- Strong connections with both indigenous and international organisations with whom we have worked with over the past 38 years.
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