Business

Are you good with figures and interested in the world of commerce and industry? Perhaps you always had a head for business and are constantly coming up with innovative ideas to make money? Maybe you always imagined yourself with the briefcase and in a business suit working in finance?

If your interest and natural flair is for business than why not consider gaining the qualifications that will give you the career you want in this sector? After all, the business industry in Ireland continues to flourish which means there are always opportunities for employment within a wide range of business-related fields. The professions themselves are varied and offer individuals the chance to excel in an area of particular interest to them. The benefits one can expect in a business career are usually excellent with good salaries and stimulating work.

The range of skills you acquire from training and occupations in business are usually transferable to several different sectors of within the business marketplace. Since the early 1990s Ireland has experienced rapid growth in the economy and business enterprise has continued to boom ever since. Ireland places significant emphasis on education in business-related subjects and this promotes continuous research and development. Latest figures confirm that business expenditure on research and development is the highest it has ever been and these figures continue to grow. It is one of the most globalised countries in the world receiving 25% of US investment in the manufacturing industry in Europe. Since 1980, 40% of all inward investment in the European electronics sector has been based in Ireland. The Dublin International Financial Services Centre is the prime return on investment location within the EU for the financial services industry. The government invests extensively in the manufacturing and business sector in its drive to continue to progress economically as a nation and reaffirming its position as successful and innovative global marketplace. Such investment continues to create business opportunities for research, progression and successful careers within the industry.

Those wishing to forge a successful business or marketing career for themselves need to explore as many courses and qualifications available as possible in order that they choose the right one for the area in which they wish to excel.

Pitman Training Centre, Wexford provides a great first step into the marketing industry with its “Get Into Marketing” programme – a classroom-based flexible part-time course, which can be done either at the weekends or in the evenings. Subjects covered include advertising, product life cycle, pricing and promotion strategies.

The Marketing Institute offers an intensive 4-year distance learning Graduateship in Marketing (MII Grad) which includes a 2-year Certificate in Marketing and Selling, a 1-year Diploma in Marketing, and a 1-year Graduateship of the Institute.
Grafton College of Management Sciences offers a Diploma in Finance specifically catering for those contemplating employment within the accountancy field. The course comprises of two evening classes per week for a duration of either 1 or 2 years.

The Business / Commerce Foundation Course at the National University of Ireland Galway provides participants with an opportunity to gain a qualification to earn them a career within the business and commerce sector. There are no specific entry requirements but Leaving Certificate standard is desirable Topics covered include Mathematics, Economics, Accountancy, Communications and Academic Writing Skills. The course comprises of evening classes over a 1-year period.

To find courses in your area and to explore the range of distance learning options go to the National Education Database section of our website.