| Code | BU6019 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info. |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 |
| Fees | €2,500 - HCI Subsidy initiative See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | 18/12/2024 |
| Venue | Blended delivery |
| Credits | 10 |
| Start Date | Proposed Date: 20th January 2025 |
Outline
Module Goal
This module aims to provide participants with the skills necessary to convey innovative business concepts to critical stakeholders. It focuses on identifying key stakeholders for new ideas within new and established organisations. Through a combination of written and verbal techniques, participants will learn how to win support for new business plans and models.
Module Content
Professional writing, crafting effective presentations, business plan structures, Q&A handling, effective verbal and non verbal communication, identifying key stakeholders, public speaking, audience analysis, elevator pitches, ethics and transparency.
Module delivery will combine lectures with practice-oriented experiential learning. The students will present and communicate self-generated ideas in role playing and simulation exercises throughout the module, which will develop their skills in parallel with case studies, guest speakers, and workshops.
Additional Teaching Mode Information
Teaching Methods:
- 15 x 2hr(s) lectures
- 10 x 1hr(s) online asynchronous (live) activities
- 2 x 4hr(s) workshops
Learning Methods:
- 125 hr(s) autonomous student activities
- 77 hr(s) independent enquiry
Practicalities
Continuous Assessment - 200 marks
- Presentation - individual presentation - 10 minutes (50 marks)
- Learning log(s) - individual learning log - 2,000 words (50 marks)
- Groupwork - Group project - 4,000 word business plan and 15 minute presentation (100 marks)
Why Choose
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Understand how effective communication impacts idea adoption, innovation, and organisational success
- Analyse stakeholder interests, influence, and communication preferences
- Learn to critically evaluate business proposals and presentation materials
- Apply best practices to create compelling presentations and well-structured business documents
- Practice dynamic delivery, including voice modulation, body language, and slide design
- Develop strategies for confidently addressing audience questions during presentations
- Practice disclosing relevant information appropriately to stakeholders while maintaining trust and credibility
Requirements
- A candidate must have obtained at least a Second Class Honours primary degree in a NFQ level 8 degree.
- Consideration will be given to applicants with sufficient equivalent professional qualifications or significant industrial experience. These applicants will be reviewed by the Programme Lead on the basis of their relevant work experience and motivation statement.
- All applicants whose first language is not English are expected to have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with no individual section lower than 6.5, as per UCC requirements outlined at the following link: https://www.ucc.ie/en/international/studyatucc/postgraduateprogrammes/taughtprogrammes-non-eu/englishlanguagerequirements/
Fees and Costs
The HCI Pillar 3 Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy has been introduced to enable more learners to address critical skills gaps and engage with lifelong learning.
The fee for this micro-credential is €2,500 but applicants who meet the subsidy requirements can attend this micro-credential for €1,250.
Check your eligibility on the HEA Website
How To Apply
Start a new Micro-credentials application by selecting as below
In the application level tab select College of Business and Law and make your module selection
You will be requested to upload the following documents after you submit your application:
- CV
- Transcript (if you have a previous UCC number this may not be required)
- Reference - please upload an academic or industry referee