Course Summary
This Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Strategy for Business at Level 9 teaches cutting edge digital media and digital transformation knowledge and strategy.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirement is a Level 8 Bachelor (Honours) degree with minimum grade classification of H2.2 or equivalent in Marketing, IT/Computing, Science, Business, Graphic Design, Communications, or cognate area. Candidates who do not meet this entry criteria will be considered for entry to the programme under a formalised process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). This RPL process will be conducted to determine applicant eligibility, in line with approved marks and standards. Candidates with three years or more relevant professional work experience and who do not have the required entry requirement will be provided ample opportunity to apply for entry via RPL.
Application Details
Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.
For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.
Start Date January 2026
Fees
Total Fees EU: €950
This is an HCI Pillar 3 Course with Additional Places via Higher EducationE 4.0
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
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.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
Graduates from this Level 9 certificate can continue their education and progress on, to other academic postgraduate Level 9 programmes and subsequently, if eligible, to doctoral programmes or professional qualifications in strategy, digital media, marketing, data analysis; research etc.
Duration
Study Hours
Students complete the full 10 credits in 1 semester with 6 hours per week.
On-Campus Attendance: No on-campus attendance required.
Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.