Higher Diploma In Business Management in Limerick Institute of Technology, Ireland

Higher Diploma In Business Management in Limerick Institute of Technology

What is the programme about?

This one-year postgraduate programme is designed for the non business graduate. Aimed at providing business management skills for students who would have studied in other academic fields at undergraduate level. Students are encouraged to become an independent and innovative thinker with a sound understanding of theoretical issues and the ability to put these theories into practice. The programme provides a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills development facilitated through active learning approaches. The programme offers the skills to allow students convert from other disciplines into the business world or augment their existing qualifications to improve employment prospects.

Modules taught on the programme are contemporary Marketing and Branding, Strategic Management, HRM - OB, Financial Decision Making, Economics for Business, New Venture Creation. 

​Class Contact Hours

​18 hours per week

Did You Know?

The Higher Diploma in Business Management is a ‘conversion programme’ designed to foster business management skills in non-business graduates. This skill set has been identified as a key requirement for future economic growth by various state agencies including Forfas.

Jobs Include

• Apply relevant management techniques to effectively manage a range of business functions 

• Develop a marketing strategies to be used as part of a firm’s overall integrated marketing communications activities 

• Manage people effectively through a strong applied knowledge of HR and general business skills and competencies 

• Conduct environmental comparative analyses of domestic & foreign markets

Further Studies

On completion of these programmes, graduates will also be able to apply for Level 9 qualifications in the field of business including LIT’s own Master of Business in Marketing & Management Strategy.