Are you looking for an internationally recognised qualification that will enhance your employability? Our Business and Entrepreneurship courses offer an excellent learning experience that will give you an understanding of the problems that exist in today's business environments- and the ability to propose solutions to them. For example, the Covid-19 pandemic has created severe challenges for Irish businesses with significant job losses, worldwide disruption and an uncertain road ahead. Many businesses have to rethink the way they work and operate, adaptability being key. Your role as a business developer would be working closely with businesses to help them mobilise, stabilise and return to delivering profits. These are the perfect business courses for entrepreneurs interested in starting and growing a successful business. Upon successfully completing this certificate, you will be able to identify the attributes a successful entrepreneur requires and devise strategies to overcome the challenges businesses today face. Programme learning outcomes The Certificate in Business and Entrepreneurship will empower you to: Analyse a range of business management issues Identify the qualities of successful entrepreneurs and the challenges they face Discuss the concepts underlining innovation, entrepreneurship, business ethics and the fundamentals of management Examine concepts such as developing a business idea and creating a innovative work environment Create an entrepreneurial culture within an organisation Understand contemporary business issues Examine the integration of various functions of management Programme Content The Certificate in Business and Entrepreneurship programme has two core modules, Contemporary Global Business and Entrepreneurship. The modules are mandatory. Contemporary Global Business (10 ECTS) This module will provide you with an understanding of the key roles a manager plays in terms of planning, organising, leading and controlling the organisation. You'll be able apply tactics and strategies in learning to win in an international negotiation. By means of group case analysis you'll be able to apply key concepts within today’s organisation and their global environments. You will study: Fundamental management functions Managing the process of modern business negotiations Corporate social responsibility Ethics in business and sustainability Entrepreneurial activity in Ireland and Europe By looking at various organisations and how they are managed, you'll develop a broad overview of the concepts and exhibit a foundation in the analytical and practical skills necessary to effectively manage within organisations. Entrepreneurship (10 ECTS) This module introduces the foundations of entrepreneurship that are important to understanding the decisions entrepreneurs make, the environment in which they make those decisions and the tasks they must perform before launching a new venture. This course will involve a substantial amount of application of theory as part of the learning process. There will be lecture presentations on key concepts. You will cover: How to recognise opportunities Creativity and idea generation Feasibility and business plan Financing the enterprise Internationalisation Innovation growth strategies You will then apply the theory in a practical way, building up a portfolio of information relating to the course content through discussion, debate, self-directed learning, presentation and guest speakers. This also provides an opportunity for class discussion and peer learning.