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On October 27th 2020 Minister Simon Harris announced a new initiative funding places on postgraduate programmes. In response to this initiative, DCU Business School will offer places on individual modules (i.e. short courses). These courses will begin in January 2021. Please note that we are no longer accepting applications for these courses.
Design Thinking
Module Code: EF5175
Credits: 5 ECTS
Fee: €525
Jobs Stimulus Funding Available:
Unemployed or in receipt of Pandemic Unemployment Payment: Free
In full employment total fee: €52.50
Further Information: dcu.ie/jobs-stimulus
Schedule: Will be scheduled between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday
Duration: 1-2 hours
Semester Duration: 18th January – 12th April
Module Description
In the world of innovation, specifically, in the area of new product development, design thinking is possibly the number 1 emerging innovation approach and practice . Design Thinking has gained increasing attention in a wide range of contexts that extend far beyond the realm of traditional designers (Micheli et al., 2019). In essence, the principal idea of design thinking is that “the ways professional designers problem-solve is of value to firms trying to innovate and to societies trying to make change happen”. Design Thinking helps inject fresh, original, more imaginative thinking into problem solving and innovation. Design thinking promises “innovation inspired by the way designers work” (Carlgren et al., 2016: p345). Design thinking refers to the approaches and methodologies developed in the field of design for abductively creating nonroutine solutions to ill-defined problems. New product development (NPD) teams are increasingly adopting a design thinking philosophy In this module, we examine the mindset; the rules and the tools of design thinking and we unpack the practices which have made it so popular and effective as an innovation
process.
Coaching and Mentoring
Module Code: HR5102
Credits: 5 ECTS
Fee: €525
Jobs Stimulus Funding Available:
Unemployed or in receipt of Pandemic Unemployment Payment: Free
In full employment total fee: €52.50
Further Information: dcu.ie/jobs-stimulus
Timetable: Wednesday’s 5pm -9pm
Semester Duration: 18th January – 12th April
Module Description
This course will provide you with an overview of the principles and practices of business coaching and mentoring in organizations. You will gain a basic knowledge of the coaching process, including how to create the coaching relationship, engage in coaching conversations, and learn to use questioning techniques and coaching tools in the coaching process. You will also develop a critical awareness and understanding of the potential and limitations of coaching and mentoring models, frameworks and associated theories. Particular emphasis will be placed on the systemic approach of business coaching and consulting. Finally, the module requires you to reflect critically on theory and practice from an ethical and professional standpoint and it provides you with opportunities for applied learning and continued professional development.
Strategic Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Module Code: EF5170
Credits: 5 ECTS
Fee: €525
Jobs Stimulus Funding Available:
Unemployed or in receipt of Pandemic Unemployment Payment: Free
In full employment total fee: €52.50
Further Information: dcu.ie/jobs-stimulus
Schedule: Will be scheduled between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday
Duration: 1-2 hours
Semester Duration: 18th January – 12th April
Module Description
Never before in history has innovation offered promise of so much to so many in so short a time. -Bill Gates This module introduces students to the latest thinking and practices on innovation and entrepreneurship in multiple contexts including, new venture creation, high-tech, corporate and social organizations. Students will learn and apply a variety of strategic innovation frameworks including Design Thinking and Business Model Innovation. This is an experiential module and student teams will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with instructors and client organisations on a real world innovation challenge..
Data Analytics & Visualisation
Module Code: MT5000
Credits: 5 ECTS
Fee: €525
Job Stimulus Funding Available:
Unemployed or in receipt of Pandemic Unemployment Payment: Free
In full employment total fee: €52.50
Further Information: dcu.ie/jobs-stimulus
Schedule: Will be scheduled between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday
Duration: 1-2 hours
Semester Duration: 18th January – 12th April
Module Description
The information age is characterised by enormous amounts of data generated as part of an ever-widening range of our day-to-day activities. This data can lead to better decision-making, insight, and advantage. The module aims to equip learners with a variety of Data visualisation techniques and the knowledge of a variety of tools and statistical techniques to make sense of the emergence and exponential growth of big data. The content of this module is delivered mainly through lecturers and in class demonstration.
Consulting Skills
Module Code: HR5111
Credits: 5 ECTS
Fee: €525
Job Stiumuls Funding Available:
Unemployed or in receipt of Pandemic Unemployment Payment: Free
In full employment total fee: €52.50
Further Information: dcu.ie/jobs-stimulus
Schedule: Will be scheduled between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday
Duration: 1-2 hours
Semester Duration: 18th January – 12th April
Module Description
This module will provide an overview of the management consulting profession, its industry and competitive dynamics, major practice areas, approaches to project management and management of consulting relationships. Participants will be introduced to business models and tools utilised by consultants , assess critical issues for the success of management consulting projects, and consider the dynamics of individual career progression in the industry . Our focus will be on developing conceptual understanding and skill proficiency for practising consulting. The module is relevant to those who are specifically interested in consulting careers and/or those whose current or future job interests include staff consulting or line management with the use of consultants. The module will address the topic on five levels of analysis. 1 Industry Level: understanding the consulting industry. 2 Firm Level: examine the issues associated with working in different types of consulting firms. 3 Project Level: a thorough understanding of all the phases of a consulting project lifecycle. 4 Relationship Level: consultant client relationship dynamics. 5 Individual Level: skills, attributes, ethics and lifestyle issues.
Innovation & High Technology Entrepreneurship
Module Code: EF571
Credits: 5 ECTS
Fee: €525
Job Stimulus Funding Available:
Unemployed or in receipt of Pandemic Unemployment Payment: Free
In full employment total fee: €52.50
Further Information: dcu.ie/jobs-stimulus
Schedule: Will be scheduled between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday
Duration: 1-2 hours
Semester Duration: 18th January – 12th April
Module Description
The purpose of this module is to provide students with the unique opportunity to learn and practice the skills and expertise involved in the successful commercialisation of new ICT technologies by developing a commercialisation plan for a product, process or service idea generated by university researchers.
Places on these courses are funded by the Irish government.
Applicants who are in receipt of social welfare and seeking zero fees should provide documentary evidence that they are in receipt of payment
Residents in Ireland holding Non- EU passports should include documentary evidence of VISA/Permission to stay.
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