Part-time study advice needed!

Elaine2015

Hi All,

I am looking for some advice on studying a Business degree on a part-time basis in Dublin.

I am thinking of enrolling in 4 year part-time BA (Hons) Business course in DBS this coming September and I am looking for some advice on this institutions credibility and accreditations.
I have read/heard some not so favourable reviews on the school that has made me apprehensive of my decision.

I am a mature full-time working student and I have very little knowledge on accreditations or what I should/shouldn’t be looking from a university.
I plan to travel/work abroad upon completion of this degree so I am anxious that my qualification be widely recognised (in North America especially).
I would like to study a level 8 Degree programme with the prospect of completing a masters at a later date.

The awarding body of the degree on offer by DBS are QQI (Quality Qualifications Ireland) I am not sure of the statues or recognition of this awarding body so any advice you have would be greatly appreciated.

I am also open to looking at different universities in Dublin however I cannot see much available online so if you have any advice on this matter I would also greatly appreciate it.

I look forward to hearing from you and thank you in advance!

Tom Dunne

The QQI is the state agency that deals with all manner of qualifications and the quality of them. So at an absolute minimum, any course anyone does should be accredited by them.

So any course that is accredited by QQI will be recognised internationally.

For other universities, pretty much every single third-level institution does a part-time/evening degree, so have a look at each of the respective websites.

Personally, I would look to the public institutions rather than private such as DBS.

Design78

I'm going back in sept to do a 4 year BA in business management with UCD. I looked into quite a few places and met with a few I was seriously considering. I was most impressed with UCD, the staff were so helpful and professional.
One of the main deciding factors for me was UCD's international reputation and should I want to go on for a masters.

Elaine2015

Hi Tom,

Thank you very much for your reply and advice, it is much appreciated!

I had my own thoughts in private institutions myself however with very little experience I could not be sure.

I have been looking on various websites and I will continue the search. Do you know any of the public institutions that offer a variety of Part-Time degree courses?

Elaine2015

@Design78 Thank you very much for your reply, it is great to hear from someone in the same position.

Just to clarify is this course part-time and also am I still eligible to apply?

Thanks again and I look forward to hearing from you!

Design78

As far as I know applications are still open. I think they had an open day for the course in the next few weeks.
It's part time & distance learning. I initially was not interested in distance learning but you have a lot of contact with UCD, you have weekends where your on campus and they also set up study groups.
Working full time I felt this would be the best option for me as realistically I don't think I could commit to leaving work at 5pm 2/3 days a week for four years.
I think the only public institutions in Dublin offering a BA in business part time were DIT, blanch IT and UCD.

Tom Dunne

Elaine2015 wrote: »

I have been looking on various websites and I will continue the search. Do you know any of the public institutions that offer a variety of Part-Time degree courses?

Tom Dunne wrote: »

pretty much every single third-level institution does a part-time/evening degree, so have a look at each of the respective websites.

Elaine2015

Thanks Tom Dunne appreciate your help.

Elaine2015

@Design78

That sounds great I will contact UCD tomorrow. Hopefully I can still apply!

Thank you very much for all your advice I really appreciate it and hopefully I will see you in September

starlit

I'd agree with the other posters i'd advise to go with public institutions such as the IT's or the Uni's. A recognised university or college third level qualification is better recognised by employers in my opinion. That is just based on advice given to me and seem more important when in interviews.

It be a great opportunity! Best of luck with your studies!

Elaine2015

@Design78
I cannot see the 4 year BA in business management on the UCD website, I do see the Diploma in Business Studies/ BA Business Studies.

Is this the course you are pre suing or is the management course just not listed on their website? Also would you happen to know the times on Friday the course will be taking place? I work Mon-Fri I am hoping I can make some arrangements around this.

Sorry for all the Q's I don't mean to be an annoyance this is all very new for me. Thank you for all your help so far

on_my_oe

For the ITs, it's a three stage process
Years 1 and 2 - higher certificate of business studies
Year 3 - ordinary degree
Year 4 - honours degree

UCD does a part time version which is one Friday and one Saturday a month, all day.


The ITs are 2/3 nights per week, and depending on where you choose, potentially several Saturday's a month.