Graduate Certificate in Innovation in Social Enterprise
Graduate Certificate in Innovation in Social Enterprise
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| NFQ Level: | 9 |
| Duration: | 1 Year - 2 Semesters |
| Start Date: | January 2015 |
| Type of Degree: | Part-time/Online |
| Apply: | Contact: liann.buckley@ryanacademy.dcu.ie |
| PAC Code: | N/A |
| Number of Modules: | 3 by 10 Credits Modules - Social Enterprise Development (10 credits) - Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Practice (10 credits) - Creativity and Entrepreneurial Skills (10 credits) |
| Fees: | TBC |
| Attendance: | One block release weekend per semester - all modules will be delivered online |
| Assessment: | 100% Continuous assessment - No terminal examinations |
| Provider: | DCU Ryan Academy |
| Additional: | For more detailed information visit: www.ryanacademy.ie |
| Contact Details: | T: +353 (0) 1 700 6786 E: liann.buckley@ryanacademy.dcu.ie |
| AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: | |
| The Graduate Certificate in Innovation in Social Enterprise, awarded by Dublin City University, is designed to develop professional skills in innovation in the area of social enterprise through part time study and blended learning techniques. The skills developed on the programme will ensure graduates are ready to work in the social enterprise sector having gained the knowledge and skills to develop and implement best practice and sustainable enterprise strategies. The programme's main philosophy is that it is through the application of the appropriate tools and techniques that social entrepreneurs can learn to harness their ideas and develop better sustainable enterprise models. |
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| ABOUT YOU: | |
| The programme will be of particular relevance to those working in or aspiring to be leaders in social enterprise. Whether you work in an existing social enterprise, a start up or an organisation/charity interested in integrating social enterprise into your services, the programme will enable you to develop and implement best practice and sustainable social enterprise strategies into your organisation. | |
| HOW THE COURSE IS TAUGHT: | |
| The programme is offered on a part time basis for one year and will be delivered through a combination of one block release weekend per semester and online learning. This means a working professional can achieve a deeper understanding in a specialist area and provide a sound basis for their long-term career, without disruption to their career or other commitments. |
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| ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: | |
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Applicants must meet the following criteria: A. Have an honours degree from a recognised university or a professional qualification (e.g.ACCA) OR B. In individual cases the honours degree requirement can be waived in favour of relevant experience, a minimum of 5 years in an appropriate role. This will be assessed by the programme board. AND C. Technology Requirements - this programme uses online learning and for participants to take advantage of web-based resources they will need access to computer equipment and the internet. A high level of technical knowledge is not required. It is sufficient to be comfortable with using a word processor package, email and have some experience of searching the web. Each participant must have access to broadband, a webcam and a microphone/headset. |
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| WHERE CAN I GET FURTHER INFORMATION?: | |
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Please contact the *DCU Ryan Academy for Entrepreneurs for further information: Email: liann.buckley@ryanacademy.dcu.ie *DCU Ryan Academy for Entrepreneurs exists to support national economic and social policy through the design, delivery and coordination of programmes to develop the entrepreneurial capabilities of companies and individuals. |
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