Higher Certificate In Business

Tuition comes to 7,750 EUR per year. The application deadline for Higher Certificate In Business is May 31, 2027.

The Higher Certificate In Business is a 2-year non-degree program for students interested in business and management, offered by South East Technological University in Ireland. This program provides an academic qualification for a career in business and management.

The curriculum covers subjects like Business Financial Accounting, Quantitative Techniques, Microeconomics, and IT for Business. Students also develop skills in law, marketing, and management. The program includes elective courses in areas like financial accounting, constitutional law, and supply chain management.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Business Managers, Marketing Coordinators, Financial Analysts, Management Consultants, or Human Resources Specialists in industries like finance, marketing, or consulting. They can work with employers like multinational corporations, startups, or non-profit organizations.

South East Technological University in Waterford is a recently formed technological university created from the merger of regional institutes of technology. SETU offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across business, engineering, science, computing and the humanities, with a strong emphasis on applied learning and industry relevance. The university aims to provide hands on, career focused education supported by modern facilities and an enterprising campus culture.

SETU is known for close partnerships with employers, work based learning and co operative education that connect study to practical experience. Degree programmes frequently include placements, live projects and industry supervised assessments, giving students professional networks and real world skills. Research centres focus on renewable energy, digital technologies and health innovation, offering opportunities for students to engage in applied research that addresses regional and global challenges.

International students will find a welcoming community, active student societies and services to support academic transition and career development. With strong links to industry and the Irish job market, SETU is a good choice for students seeking practical, employment focused study in technology driven fields, and for those who value classroom learning that quickly translates to workplace readiness.