This postgraduate course is the first of its kind in Ireland, offering students the opportunity to upskill their digital business skillset through flexible online delivery. Providing the learner with live virtual classes which can be revisited at their convenience should help those juggling the demands of part-time education and full-time employment. ATU Sligo has a rich history in online learning and are viewed as market leaders within this area in Ireland.On these programmes you can expect to gain technical, planning, management and leadership skills which are delivered through a mix of practical and theory-based modules. This will equip you with the knowledge, skills and tools to lead, manage, develop, and implement innovative digital business solutions. You will gain the knowledge and skills required to manage digital technologies in the development and delivery of business innovations.Features and benefits of the course:A hands-on programme which equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to identify new digital opportunities and lead innovative digital solutions.Participants will learn how to plan, develop and manage digital technologies that deliver business innovation.Explore how digital technology innovations (e.g. Cybersecurity, Internet of Things, Immersive Technology, Chatbots and Artificial Intelligence) and leadership can be harnessed to strategically organise and lead people and technology in a digital environment.Develop a strategic approach and apply the latest and most appropriate theories and models to create a new business value.Flexible part-time study - delivered online (evenings), this programme allows you to fit your studies around work life and other commitments, accessing materials 24/7, from wherever you are in the world.Tailored learning - study towards the qualification that meets your goals, be it the PG Cert in Applied Digital Business (8 months part-time), PG Dip in Digital Business (16 months) or the full MSc in Digital Business (24 months)Learners can progress from PG Cert to PG Diploma and onto the Masters or exit early with one of the PG awards.Real life projects - where possible modules incorporate real situations which require the learner to research and apply their knowledge to provide solutions.Capstone/Dissertation - learners can choose to research and implement/apply a digital project for their organisation as part of their final capstone project or take the more traditional research-based dissertation.
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Course Start Date | 1st January 1970 |
| Course Duration | 2 years |
| Course Time | Part-time |
| Course Fee | 7200 |
| Entry Requirements | To apply for this course, you will have: A Second Class Honours (NFQ, Level 8) in any business discipline. or A Second Class Honours (NFQ, Level 8) in any discipline plus 3 years' experience in a management/supervisor role which will be subject to consideration under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Applicants with other qualifications and with relevant work experience may also be considered through ATU's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. RPL is a process that may allow you to gain admission to a programme or to receive exemptions / credit from some parts of a programme based on demonstrated learning that you may have achieved through another programme of study or through your work and career. Further information is available through www.atu.ie/recognition-of-prior-learning which our dedicated RPL portal or by contacting our admissions team at admissions.sligo@atu.ie. Where English is not their first language, students are required to have an appropriate score in an approved examination in English language, such as IELTS.More information can be found here. International Entry Requirements |
| Career Path | This programme is suitable for business professionals looking to upskill with the theoretical and practical application of current and emerging technology. |
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