Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Digital and Business Skills is a programme designed to equip students with a broad range of employability competencies, preparing them for a successful career in the everchanging business and digital world.
Learners who successfully complete the DABS HC programme can progress directly to year three and four of the DABS BA (Hons) degree programme provided by NCI without going through the CAO.
Accreditation:
Higher Certificate in Arts (Higher Certificate at NFQ Level 6) 6M22669 120 credits.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Year One:
Personal Development and Reflection
Communication and Working in Professional Environments
Digital Literacy & Proficiency
Navigating the Digital Landscape
Navigating Organisations and The Business Environment World
Information Literacy and Academic Learning
Work placement Preparation
Work placement assessment activities
In Year 2:
Personal Goals & Financial Awareness
Leadership & Team Environments
Data Management
Digital Marketing
Sustainability for Business
Critical Thinking
Work Place Preparation 2
Work Placement 2
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Further Research
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