Dundalk IT Lifelong Learning Centre offering part-time business courses
The Lifelong Learning Centre at DkIT which opened its doors in 2000, recently reported that 1 in 5 of the student body in DkIT are part-time or flexible learners.
Kate Collins recently completed her Bachelor of Business Administration – BBA in DkIT part-time.
Kate who had previously studied business in her 20’s but hadn’t completely found the direction she wanted to advance her career in, stated that over the years as she was trying to progress her career and had gone for a few promotion interviews she was asked what continual professional development (CPD) she had completed, but Kate hadn’t undertaken any, by the third interview and after being asked the same question in each interview, Kate decided it was time to get back to learning and she signed up for her business degree in DkIT.
Kate applied for her course through the online application form and also contacted the Lifelong Learning Centre in DkIT for more information.
Kate said of signing up for her course: “Don’t hesitate to go ahead and do it. Time is going to pass anyways; time goes by so quickly and before you know it, you have earned a degree”.
She added “I had decided from the outset to commit to the 4 years, but you can exit after 2nd or 3rd year and do the course in bite size pieces. I’ve already received two promotions from I started my course, so going back to college has worked for me, and I hope to continue my education in the future and do a Masters of Business”.
DkIT say the business course completed by Kate is deemed as one of the most comprehensive accredited business courses offered in the Northeast.
A spokesperson said;
"This 4-year part-time honours course provides students with a robust understanding of specific business roles played by finance, accounting, marketing, human resource management and information technology. The varied and in-depth nature of this course allows graduates to progress into a variety of fulfilling career pathways.
"Flexible and part-time learners in DkIT can earn as they learn in small unintimidating classroom settings with one-to-one help which suits people who have been out of formal education for a number of years. Studying part-time gives students greater control over their learning journey and the space to balance work, family and life commitments.
"DkIT currently offers more than 80 part-time courses across a broad range of subject areas. Whether students want to advance their career, learn a new skill, or simply have fun and meet new people while doing so, DkIT have the perfect course offering."
Check out www.DkIT.ie for all part-time and flexible learning courses.