When considering Ireland, I was excited about the obvious things - travel, meeting people, etc.
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The semester and academic year curriculum offers a wide selection of courses in diverse disciplines.
Courses are held at Griffith College Dublin (GCD).
The normal load is 4 courses per semester.
Students may enroll in a 5th course with approval from KEI.
The Irish History & Culture course is required.
Internships are also available to qualified students.
Download the Course Offerings file for Fall and/or Spring semester to select your courses.
Use this webpage to find descriptions and syllabi for the courses you selected.
Courses on this page are organized alphabetically by academic department.
Click on a department to view courses; click on a course title to view the description and download syllabus.
If a syllabus is not available on this website, contact KEI and we will request a syllabus and class schedule from GCD.
GCD-IHC 210 Irish History and Culture
This module provides an introduction to the major turning points of Irish history, with a particular focus on the complexities of Irish national identity. Credit will be obtained through the submission of two assignments, the first, minor assignment is an essay of around 1,000 words which either answers the question 'to what extent did the arrival of the Anglo-Normans in Ireland change Irish society?' or addressing the following: 'Describe Irish society in the period immediately before the coming of the Normans (c.1000-1169)'. The second assignment, an essay of around 2,000 words, will be a discussion of 'the goals and activities of x in Ireland's conflict with empire, 1916 - 1923', where x is one or more of the 1770 participants who deposited their accounts of their activities with the Military Bureau
BAIDO-AND Analytical Drawing I
By the end of this course, students will be able to apply basic skills to express and to communicate concepts, ideas and proposals in terms of drawing -freehand sketching, architectural drawings - and to understand and operate basic computer systems and packages; analyse briefs and actively participate in group or individual projects work; and conduct enquiries into and appreciate the built environment in terms of its cultural, social, historical and political context.
BAIDO-AD Architectural Drawing I
By the end of this course, students will be able to apply basic skills to express and to communicate concepts, ideas and proposals in terms of drawing -freehand sketching, architectural drawings - and to understand and operate basic computer systems and packages and to analyse briefs and actively participate in group or individual projects work.
BAIDO-CS Computer Studies I
By the end of this course, students will be able to apply basic skills to express and to communicate concepts, ideas and proposals in terms of drawing -freehand sketching, architectural drawings - and to understand and operate basic computer systems and packages.
Develop the student's critical appraisal of art and design from the 1830s to the 1930s.
Research, analyse and critically evaluate key works of art and design in terms of their aesthetic, cultural, social, historical and political contexts.
Build the student's confidence and ability in the use of art, architecture and design as an influence on their own fashion designs.
Widen the scope of the student's range of artistic and cultural knowledge.
BAFDH-FD1 Fashion Design I: Design, Sewing, Pattern & Garment Makeup
This design module is project led and is the key integrative module on the program. The module introduces students to Fashion Design as an area of academic study and supports the development of skills, knowledge and understanding that are applicable to Fashion Design. The content includes design briefs and research, design development, presentation skills, pattern cutting, garment technology and garment construction. Students are introduced to all the essential areas of the Fashion Design process which will equip them with the skills to allow for further development throughout the course.
The module is broken down into various project briefs, each of which is supported by lectures and taught workshop activities. Through the fashion design project the students are introduced to the basic principles of fashion design, the design process and the relevant terminology. There is an emphasis on visual research encouraging students to develop observation, drawing and experimentation skills, to promote creativity, aid original concept and idea generation. 3-dimensional realization of design work is developed through research, fabric selection, sampling, pattern cutting and garment construction.
Music and drama courses are taught by Leinster School of Music.
LSM is affiliated with Griffith College Dublin and located on the same campus.
Most music and drama courses run for 15 contact hours and equivalent to 1 to 2 semester credits.
A tutorial fee of 650 Euro applies for each music and drama course.
The tutorial fee is in addition to the regular KEI program fee. DRA-PS Public Speaking
This module is designed to develop inter-personal and speaking skills, which will prove invaluable to candidates in both their personal and professional lives.
Candidates will develop skills in communication and will find themselves developing the confidence they need for conversing in both private and public arenas.
DRA-SD Speech and Drama
Contact KEI for course description and syllabus.
DRA-EC Effective Communication
This module has been designed to encourage candidates to explore their creativity and develop their communication skills.
The examinations have been devised to make communication enjoyable and to offer candidates a chance to express themselves through the personal work they present.
Training in Effective Communication will always be of benefit to candidates, building confidence and developing inter-personal skills.
MUS-MT Musical Theater
This module introduces to as many practical aspects of Musical Theater as possible.
The aim is to develop the Candidates' understanding of Performance, Improvisation, Sight Reading etc, to develop the voice and to introduce Candidates to the different styles of Musical Theater.
DRA-SA Solo Acting
This module has been designed to introduce students to Drama and Literature.
The module concentrates solely on the art of performance.
The syllabus allows you the freedom to be as creative and adventurous as you wish, by offering you a chance to mix modern and classical drama with improvisation and mime.
“Theater exists above all, for the actor, and without him it cannot exist at all.”
The aim of the module is to develop an understanding of drama and theater and to develop confidence in each individual sitting an examination.
DRA-D Duologues
This module has been designed for students wishing to perform in pairs.
Candidates will be expected to perform 1 -2 Duologues along with a piece of improvisation.
The following is a guideline of what examiners are looking for throughout the examinations.
The candidates must work together as a pair and work chosen must give both parties an equal opportunity to develop characters.
Candidates must show an understanding of the drama and the situation that the characters have been placed in by the author.
The candidates must adapt the performance to suit the space and occasion.
There must be interaction between both candidates and they must show that they are comfortable with their surroundings.
When required to perform an improvisation the candidates must show an ability to be both creative and spontaneous.
In the discussion Candidates will be examined on their readiness to respond to any questions the examiners may have. They will also be marked on their knowledge and understanding or their chosen Duologue and on their ability to work as a team.
DRA-GD Group Drama
This module has been developed to offer candidates a chance to study drama as a group. It is a way of introducing students to drama who have not yet gained enough confidence to embark on a solo performance.
It is hoped that through Group Drama students will learn to work together, and develop an ability to become a contributor in a group situation.
MUS-TM Theory of Music
This module introduces to as many practical aspects of Musical Theater as possible.
Contact KEi for course description and syllabus.
MUS-S Sight Singing
This module explores the theory, scales, arpeggios and sight-reading of singing.
Students will be expected to answer questions relating to the prepared pieces regarding the stave, clef signs, barlines, bars, note and rest values, slurs, ties, staccato, accent marks, the Italian terms and signs used, simple time signatures, sharps and flats, and relevant key signatures.
MUS-JP Jazz Piano
This module explores the scales, triads, sight-reading, ear tests and theory of a jazz piano.
MUS-O Oboe
This module explores the scales, triads, sight-reading, ear tests and theory of a oboe.
MUS-OR Organ
This module explores the scales, triads, sight-reading, ear tests and theory of a organ.
MUS-S Saxophone
This module explores the scales, triads, sight-reading, ear tests and theory of a saxophone.
MUS-C Cello
This module explores the scales, triads, sight-reading, ear tests and theory of a cello.
MUS-VI Viola
This module explores the scales, triads, sight-reading, ear tests and theory of a viola.
Orchestra
Composition
Harmony
BABSH-MIC Microeconomics
Microeconomics is the branch of economics that studies how people make decisions and how these decisions interact. Economics underpins a great deal of decision-making in business and as such is an essential cornerstone in any business qualification. This module is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of microeconomics. Emphasis during the module will be placed on making the theory as applicable as possible to real life applications. Economists approach problems differently from other professionals; this module will provide a new lens through which the student can view problems and thus understand more fully the decision making process in business.
BABSH-ICT Information and Communication Technology
This module is specifically designed to develop key communication and IT skills necessary for today’s business manager. Emphasis is placed on how to develop and enhance these skills both within an individual and group context. Ultimately, once these skills have been successfully acquired, it leads to greater personal and professional development.
BABSH-QABD Quantitative Analysis to Business Decisions
This module provides students with the essential quantitative skills to support an analytical approach to decision making. Emphasis is placed on developing problem solving skills relevant to a modern business environment. The module is specifically designed to develop the student’s ability to use mathematical models as an aid to decision making.
BABSH-BA Business Accounting
This module introduces students to basic theoretical and practical accounting concepts, and explains how they apply to business entities. Specifically, the module is designed to ensure students understand the importance of financial and accounting principles and can relate them to how businesses manage cash and other financial transactions. The module develops the student’s ability to prepare, analyse and report on financial statements for different entities.
BABSH-MOB Management and Organizational Behavior
This module is designed to provide students with a clear insight to the management of functions and systems within an organization. Emphasis is placed on key factors such as individual and group behavior within a business context and explores how environmental and intercultural influences affect the dynamics of the organization.
BABSH-HR Managing Human Resources
This module provides students with an in-depth understanding of the major human resource issues involved in managing a workforce in business organization. The module explores the relationship between an organizations strategy, its culture and its HRM policies and procedures.
BABSH-OP Operations Management
This module is designed to develop students understanding of the theoretical aspects of business operations and apply them to practical and creative situations. The module focuses on the recognition of the many components of business operations i.e. Human, technological, quality and environmental. It is also intended that the module focuses on the special skills and qualities required by individuals to complement their existing business skills. The module builds on knowledge gained in the various business disciplines of year one.
BABSH-AC Management Accounting
This module is designed to strengthen and develop students' Financial Accounting ability and provides a thorough grounding in Management Accounting systems and procedures as operated in business organizations.
BABSH-MM Marketing Management
This module is designed to provide students' with an integrated knowledge of strategic issues in marketing and their management implications. In addition, the application of research for marketing decision making is also considered. The module is presented in an integrated approach enabling the research process to be understood and applied concurrently.
BABSH-ST Strategic Financial Management
This elective builds on directly the content of Financial Management. The aims of this module are to further explore the principles outlined in Financial Management (Stage II) and to introduce topics appropriate to the strategic aspects of finance including the impact of risk on the organization and the various techniques to manage same; calculation of the cost of capital; corporate reorganization; corporate governance and the global financial environment.
BABSH-SM Strategic Management I
This module is interdisciplinary in its approach and is designed to enable students analyse the factors which determine whether an organization excels, survives, or dies, and on the basis of such analysis will prescribe long term strategies which will enable the operation to achieve its corporate objectives.
BABSH-IH International Human Resource Management
This module is designed to enable students to develop an integrated approach to the strategic management of international human resources. The module draws on previously studied subjects such as Organizational Behavior and International Hospitality Management in Stage 1 and Human Resource Management in Stage I of the program.
BABSH-SH Strategic Human Resource Management
This module is specifically designed to provide students with a sound knowledge and understanding of the key factors involved in the planning and implementation of strategic human resource strategies.
TBC Organizational Development and Diversity Management
Organisational development is concerned with the planning and implementation of strategies to enhance the effectiveness with which an organization functions and responds to change. This module will examine the methods available to a company in a changing environment whereby an organization can adopt a planned and coherent approach to improving the organizational HRM effectiveness. Organisational development is concerned with the ways in which staff act and interact, the role staff play on a continuous basis to deal with events and situations involving other people and to changing circumstances. Organisational development values diversity in the work place. It values the difference between people that can lead to the development of a more rewarding and productive organization within which people are employed.
BABSH-IG International Marketing
This module is designed to enable students develop and enhance their analysis, evaluation and management of products and services from an international perspective, and will reflect on the international marketing strategies of multinational and indigenous companies. Material covered in this module will enhance the marketing skills learned from previous marketing modules in stage 1 and stage 2 of the program.
TBC2 Sales Management
This module is designed to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of sales management and the personnel selling process. Students will examine the rewards and responsibilities of sales personnel. Knowledge and understanding gained in previous marketing modules is strengthened and developed in a practical way in this module.
BABLH-BE Business Economics
The aims of this module are to: instil in the student an understanding and appreciation of how the economy operates, provide the student with the ability to use theories and models to make sense out of the real world, and to suggest policy solutions to economic problems
BABLH-FA Financial Accounting I
This module introduces students to basic theoretical and practical accounting concepts, and explains how they apply to business entities. Specifically, the module is designed to ensure students understand the importance of financial and accounting principles and can relate them to how businesses manage cash and other financial transactions.
BABLH-HR Human Resource Management
This module provides students with an in-depth understanding of the major human resource issues involved in managing a workforce in business organization. The module explores the relationship between an organizations strategy, its culture and its HRM policies and procedures.
BAAFH-MAC Macroeconomics
As students will have already completed the microeconomics module before commencing this module, a firm foundation will have been laid in the fundamentals of economics. Students will be familiar with graphs and their interpretation and also with mathematical approaches to economic problems. While microeconomics looks at individual markets, macroeconomics takes a helicopter view of the economy and the multiplicity of issues involved in achieving the objectives of government. This module is designed to examine the fundamental theories and concepts of macroeconomics, introducing the students to the broad economic environment in which they live. The module will look at the critical factors that influence economic change and how these changes impact on the overall economy.
BAAFH-LAB Legal Aspects of Business
This module is an introductory law course for business students which will provide an overview of the Irish legal system with particular emphasis on aspects of law which impinge on businesses as they operate. The focus is on Irish law, but many aspects of European Law will be highlighted and discussed. The primary and central focus of the course is the application of law within business structures after the skills and knowledge have been taught. The focus of this module is to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the important aspects of law which affect businesses in operation in Ireland and the European Union. To this end, more pertinent areas for students are concentrated upon and emphasised.
BAAFH-MMP Management and Marketing Principles
This module is designed to give students a broad understanding of the key concepts and practices in both the business and marketing environment. This module introduces the foundations of management principles and roles, while also providing an overview of the nature and scope of marketing and its role in achieving business objectives as a core business function.
BAAFH-FM Financial Management
This module introduces the basics of Financial Management and their application in practice. It provides a good foundation for the more complex topics, which are explored in the elective Strategic Financial Management.
BAAFH-ISM Information Systems Management
This module focuses on the use of information in the modern business environment. Students develop an understanding of both the sources and uses of information. Information management involves managing the technologies that store and manipulate that information. Students explore the wide range of topics involved in successful Information Systems management.
BAAFH-ED Enterprise Development Project
This module serves two related purposes. Firstly, it provides a series of lectures and related tutorials on how enterprises are developed addressing both small start up entrepreneurial ventures and the management of development initiatives in larger organizations. This will be supported by the analysis of case studies and by the direct engagement with guest lecturers with proven track records in enterprise development at local level and where possible at national and international level. Secondly, it maintains a strong applied focus by requiring students to work in groups to develop their own business ideas to commercial proposal stage. This group-based work is designed to assist their preparation for working in interdisciplinary teams with students adopting particular roles (e.g. project managers, marketers, financial advisors, etc.). It is further planned that students will get the opportunity to work with students on other related programmers (e.g. BAAF, BAIHM) to widen their experience base.
BAAFH-AMA Advanced Management Accounting
This module builds on the knowledge acquired at stage II. It enhances the student's ability and awareness of advanced management accounting techniques and topics. This module aims to develop knowledge, understanding and application of management accounting techniques for business planning and control.
BAAFH-AA Audit and Assurance
This module provides students with a detailed insight to the scope of the auditing and internal review process. It is specifically presented at an advanced level to ensure students are aware of the application of this process within the external regulatory framework.
BAAFH-IBM International Business Environment
This module is designed to consolidate the students’ understanding of the dynamic environment in which international businesses operate today. This module focuses on the nature and importance of international political, economic, socio-cultural, technological, legal and environmental factors to businesses. It builds upon the learner’s knowledge of the nature of business environments and their consequences for organisations (as examined in Strategic Management 1).
BAAFH-CGR Corporate Governance and Risk Management
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BAAFH-FIM Financial Institutions and Markets
This elective module offers students an opportunity to focus in detail on the financial services sector. Students will study the global financial market and the core characteristics and activities which are associated with this complex environment. The module builds on previous financial modules from Stages I and II while allowing some degree of specialisation in the area of global financial markets.
BAAFH-T2 Taxation 2
This module will provide students with an understanding of the Irish taxation system and its operation. Students will appreciate the importance of taxation in personal and corporate planning and decision-making.
BABSH-EB E-Business
This module is designed to give a student a thorough understanding of a wide range of factors relating to the utilisation of electronic channels. The module is specifically focused on marketing and the module content is intended to be as non-technical as possible, considering the relative technical area of some aspects of this topic. There is an emphasis on documentation of systems and requirements.
BABSH-AMR Applied Market Research
This module has been specifically designed to offer students a sound understanding of the role and importance of market research within organisations, with particular emphasis on the role of market information in decision-making. Having developed a detailed understanding of marketing issues and core decision making areas in previous modules, the main objective of this module is to help students to understand the central concepts of marketing research, the available methods of conducting research and how to use research to solve the problems/opportunities a company may face.
LLBH-LT1 Law of Torts I
This course aims to introduce students to the fundamental principles of Tort law; to provide students with an understanding of general principles of negligence; and to highlight the role public policy plays in judicial thinking
LLBH-CL1 Constitutional Law I
This module, which appears at Stage II, may be seen as contiguous to the Principles of Constitutional Law in Stage I. Whereas the earlier course centered round more generalized discussions of constitutionalism and the parts of the Irish Constitution dealing with the machinery of the State, this module is more concerned with the source, nature and development of constitutional rights and the vindication of those rights.
LLBH-LC1 Law of Contracts I
The module will be delivered by means of participative lectures. These will be supplemented by tutorials, where crucial issues or specific case law needs closer examination, analysis, and research. Class-work and directed assignments will be allocated on a weekly basis. Students will be required to complete a significant assignment throughout the module. This will encompass essential elements of a contract, presented by way of a problem question. Students will be advised how to undertake the assignment both in terms of the research and the presentation tasks involved.
BABLH-ILS1 Introduction to Law
This course aims to familiarize students with the court structure, and the different jurisdictions of the courts; to provide students with knowledge of decision making processes, and the traditional and alternative for a for the resolution of disputes and appreciation of the historical development of the law; to introduce students to the concept of legal reasoning and the doctrine of precedent; and to develop students' ability to interpret legislation and court judgments
LLBH-CRL1 Criminal Law I
The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the nature of a crime, both in social and strict legal terms; to provide the student with an understanding of the elements of a crime; and to familiarise students with a number of specific offences, most especially offences against the person and offences against property.
LLBH-LL1 Land Law I
Formal lectures and participative lectures incorporating question and answer sessions will form the main thrust of the delivery of the module. These will be supported by seminars and tutorials reviewing previous lecture and assignment based material. Students will be set assignments for completion on an individual basis. The process of reform of land law will also be considered throughout the module, with students engaging in critical analysis of various proposals for reform, as well as being encouraged to identify problems within the law and suggest potential solutions or reforms in relation to those problems.
LLBH-E&T1 Equity and Trusts I
This course aims to provide students with a knowledge of the historical development of equity, and the nature of the rights and liabilities, which arise within the law of equity and trusts; to develop within students an understanding of equitable doctrines and remedies; and to provide students with a clear understanding of the differences between legal and equitable interests in property.
LLBH-EL Employment Law
The main concern of the module is to ensure that students acquire a sound knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of Employment Law. The students will also learn the function and role that certain institutions and officers play in dispute resolution. To this end, the subject will be taught through formal lectures and less formal tutorials where the students will be encouraged to discuss and question not only the lecture topics but also current issues as they arise and are reported in the media. Students will also visit the Employment Appeals Tribunal.
LLBH-ADMIN Administration Law
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LLBH-PIL Public International Law
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LLBH-COM1 Company Law I
The area of Commercial law more than any other subject reflects the close relationship that now exists between the modern business world and the law. As business transactions have become more complex, the law has had to adapt to keep pace. For any student entering the legal or business environment, knowledge of legal regulation and protection in this area is invaluable.
LLBH-EUL1 EU Law I
This course addresses the historical, political and economic background to European integration, as well as its institutions: Legal Base, Powers, Structure and Function.
LLBH-JRSP1 Jurisprudence I
This module aims to provide students with an awareness and understanding of the nature and scope of jurisprudence and the interrelationship of law and society, an understanding of the arguments embodied within the doctrines of the principal schools of jurisprudential thought; and the ability to analyse legal principles, doctrines and provisions in light of these jurisprudential schools, and identify their personal legal philosophical preference, thereby maturing as a lawyer.
LLBH-REV Revenue Law
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LLBH-M Media Law
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LLBH-HRL Human Rights Law
This course aims to provide the student with an understanding of the relationship between domestic law and international human rights law; detailed knowledge, understanding and analysis of thematic debates that arise within human rights discourse; detailed knowledge, understanding and analysis of the particular rights protected under international human rights law, especially under the ECHR; to consider how an international atmosphere of terrorism-combat can and does affect the protection of human rights; to expose human rights law as being, at once, aspirational, effective, political and apolitical and to develop in students the skills needed to form independent analyses of different contemporary situations.
LLBH-LT2 Law of Torts II
This course aims to provide students with the ability to examine specific areas of negligence law and to enable students to identify some of the personal interests protected by the law of torts and the defenses thereto.
LLBH-CL2 Constitutional Law II
This course aims to provide students with an appreciation of the substantive rules of Constitutional Law particularly in relation to unmerited rights and to develop students an understanding of the legislative, judicial and executive functions of the State.
LLBH-LC2 Law of Contracts II
The module will be delivered by means of participative lectures. These will be supplemented by tutorials, where crucial issues or specific case law needs closer examination, analysis, and research. Class-work and directed assignments will be allocated on a weekly basis. Students will be required to complete a significant assignment throughout the module. This will encompass essential elements of a contract, presented by way of a problem question. Students will be advised how to undertake the assignment both in terms of the research and the presentation tasks involved.
LLBH-CRL2 Criminal Law II
This module aims to provide the student with knowledge and understanding of specific criminal offences, including offences against the administration of justice, offences against the state, and public order offences; an understanding of criminal process and procedure, including an understanding of the whole of the criminal justice system from arrest to sentencing; and knowledge and understanding of reform proposals in these areas of the criminal law, and especially proposed reforms of certain defences (e.g. insanity) as a result of the incorporation of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms into domestic law.
LLBH-LL2 Land Law II
Formal lectures and participative lectures incorporating question and answer sessions will form the main thrust of the delivery of the module. These will be supported by seminars and tutorials reviewing previous lecture and assignment based material. Students will be set assignments for completion on an individual basis. The process of reform of land law will also be considered throughout the module, with students engaging in critical analysis of various proposals for reform, as well as being encouraged to identify problems within the law and suggest potential solutions or reforms in relation to those problems.
LLBH-E&T2 Equity and Trusts II
This course aims to provide students with a knowledge of the historical development of equity, and the nature of the rights and liabilities, which arise within the law of equity and trusts; to develop within students an understanding of equitable doctrines and remedies; and to provide students with a clear understanding of the differences between legal and equitable interests in property.
LLBH-CY Criminology
The substantive criminal law course is probably the most interesting and exciting subject for the law student. The focus initially is on general principles of criminal liability with an introduction to the criminal justice system and to criminal procedure. This gives the student a context and background against which the second part of the course can be understood, analysed and criticised. At this preliminary stage, emphasis is placed on providing the student with a basic knowledge and understanding of the relevant principles and a wider understanding of the law as a system of rules necessary for the promotion of the common good.
LLBH-LE Law of Evidence
This module will provide students with a detailed knowledge of the various rules regarding evidence in Irish law. It will also provide an understanding of the different categories of evidence; the admissibility of such evidence and the weight that should be attached to such evidence.
LLBH-COM2 Company Law II
The area of Commercial law more than any other subject reflects the close relationship that now exists between the modern business world and the law. As business transactions have become more complex, the law has had to adapt to keep pace. For any student entering the legal or business environment, knowledge of legal regulation and protection in this area is invaluable.
LLBH-EUL2 EU Law II
This course addresses the historical, political and economic background to European integration, as well as its institutions: Legal Base, Powers, Structure and Function.
LLBH-JRSP2 Jurisprudence II
This module aims to provide students with an awareness and understanding of the nature and scope of jurisprudence and the interrelationship of law and society, an understanding of the arguments embodied within the doctrines of the principal schools of jurisprudential thought; and the ability to analyse legal principles, doctrines and provisions in light of these jurisprudential schools, and identify their personal legal philosophical preference, thereby maturing as a lawyer.
LLBH-FLW Family Law
This module aims to provide students with a sound knowledge and understanding of the law regulating the formation, breakdown, and dissolution of the institution of marriage and the family unit.; a clear and detailed understanding of the fundamental rights and duties of the State and of individuals in relation to the family and children; knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles and substantive rules of Irish family law; and knowledge of proposals for reform in line with the greater degree of family diversity in contemporary Irish society.
LLBH-ITPY Intellectual Property
It is the aim of this module to provide students with an understanding of the principles, substantive rules and practical application of Intellectual Property Law. Recent Irish legislation is considered in the context of the European Union law, international conventions, treaties and agreements that currently regulate this area of the law.
BABLH-ER Employee Relations and Law
This module aims to introduce students to the main issues involved in the management of employee relations in the current business environment. It will examine personnel management and administration, HRM and industrial relations theory and practice in Ireland with a particular focus on the roles of employers, trade unions and the state.
BSCH-CP Computer Programming
This module shows you how to design high-quality programs in a systematic way. All the relevant concepts and techniques are explained and exemplified in the clearest, simplest language. Many introductory courses on programming only teach the commands of some (popular) programming language, show a few examples of already-written programs, and then leave the student to work out how the programs were made. Our approach is different: we show you how to design programs; we demonstrate the techniques with many examples, and then take you through a long series of exercises and problems that have been designed to develop your problem solving and program design skills. Hence, for example, we will use only a small subset of a programming language—just enough to serve our needs. Our aims are ambitious: we want you to become great programmers. This module is a first step towards achieving this goal. You don’t have to know a programming language before taking this module; it’s okay if you haven’t programmed before. What is required, however, is a willingness to work conscientiously with us throughout the module; you need to develop an appetite for programming, a desire to learn as much as you can.
BSCH-FC Foundations of Computing
This module will teach you to calculate using discrete structures. These structures form the basis of every computer system. You will learn how to represent problems in a mathematical language that allows effective reasoning. You will learn how to manipulate these structures so as to generate efficient solutions to these problems. You will also learn of the limits of the computer, those problems that the computer needs vast amounts of time to solve, and those problems that current computational models will never be able to solve. You will learn of suggested techniques and models that may overcome (or at least reduce) these limits such as randomisation, parallelism, quantum computing, and molecular computing.
BSCH-ITS IT in Society
This module shows you the issues that need to be considered when an organisation undertakes an information systems development. It introduces you to the basic principles of word processing and presentation software to enable you to communicate an evaluation of information technology solutions. You will also learn of the role of I.T. in society and the responsibilities that you will have in order to practice ethical computing.
BSCH-BIS Business Information Systems
In this module you will be introduced to the concept of a computerised information system requiring recognition of people, processes and procedures as well as hardware and software. The module will provoke appreciation of the need to manage people and financial resources within an information systems project and also the information technology funding within the organisation.
BSCH-CH Computer Hardware
This module will show you the tangible side of computer science. It will give you an understanding of the fundamental topics of the architecture and infrastructure of a modern computer system. In the course of the module you will gain a sound understanding of number systems and digital logic circuits. In addition to the above topics we will cover a foundation in computer hardware, showing the relation from the Von Neumann model to a modern system, and the function, design and identify and explain the role played by different components in a computer system. To re-enforce the theoretical aspect of the course you will also be introduced to the practical side via a series of hardware labs. In these labs you will learn the skills to deal with basic hardware issues, such as installing new hardware and identifying problems in a computer.
BSCH-SS Systems Software
This module will show you the tangible side of computer science. It provides you an understanding of the fundamental topics in machine code and the infrastructure in which these commands run. You will see an application of machine code through an introduction to assembly programming (including system calls and interrupt handling). You will also cover different operating system structures, their component features, and how virtual machines of an operating system operate.
BSCH-OOD Object Orienated Development
This module introduces you to the fundamental concepts of object oriented program design and how to use modelling for constructing complex software systems.
BSCH-SAD Systems Analysis and Design
This module introduces you to the concepts of system analysis and design. You will be introduced with different software development methodologies. You will learn how to perform a feasibility study. You will be taught how to perform requirements analysis and develop system models. You will also learn various techniques of software testing.
BSCH-PS Probability and Statistics
This module shows you how to calculate probabilities and statistical values. You are shown the importance of statistics in the computing world and the module includes many applications of these mathematical techniques. The module will also show you how to conduct a sample survey that will lead to valid conclusions about a population. In addition to the basics of probability and statistics you will learn counting techniques. These techniques such as combinations and permutations are vital in many aspects of computing. Finally, you will study random numbers. These numbers are important in areas such as cryptography. However, there is an inherent problem with using a deterministic device such as a computer to generate a non-deterministic random quantity. Hence you will discover how to test a sequence of pseudo-random numbers for true randomness and also learn of means of generating truly random numbers.
BSCH-RD Relational Databases
This module teaches you the basic theoretical ideas that underpin modern database management systems. In parallel with this it shows you how to design and implement databases. You will learn techniques such as entity-relationship modelling and normalisation in order to more effectively design a database. You will also learn the structured query language (SQL) so as to allow you to implement your design in a commercial database management system. From a technical viewpoint you will gain experience using a modern database management system such as MySQL or Oracle. The integration of databases into our programming languages allows the development of large scale software solutions. In this module you will learn how to create a communication between a programming language such as Java and the database itself. This will lead to the development of applications following the N-tier model.
BSCH-HGP HCI and GUI Programming
This module will enable you to critically evaluate the importance of the human aspect of system development. You will learn about the key issues involved in designing computer interfaces. You will experience the skills needed to program for a GUI based environment.
BSCH-NBC Networks and Data Communications
This module provides you with an understanding and appreciation of the concepts involved in communications techniques and provides you with an in-depth understanding of computer networking. It also provides you with an understanding of different networking standards. The module will cover some of the protocols commonly found in modern networks and how their operation relates to the OSI and TCP/IP model.
BSCH-IDF Introduction to Formal Design
This module aims to understand and apply those branches of logic necessary to develop correct programs; to develop an understanding of the mathematics required to develop programs from initial specifications through to implementation by using formal techniques; how to prove the correctness of a given program based on its pre and post conditions; apply a formal semantic model to the derivation of programs; methods necessary to derive correct programs given a formal specification in terms of pre/post conditions.
BSCH-PP Programming Paradigms
Functional programming is a style of programming in which expressions and functions are the major elements. This contrasts with imperative and, to a certain extent, object-oriented programming in which commands play a major role. The notation of functional languages tends to be very simple and very powerful—functional programs are typically shorter and simpler than imperative programs for the same task, and can often be developed more quickly. This module is an introduction to programming and problem-solving in a functional style. We start from scratch but we move at a brisker pace than an introductory course. We cover all the fundamentals and see how the language can be put to work in the design of challenging and fun applications, including music, graphics, and web-based systems. We will see how imperative and object-oriented aspects such as commands, encapsulation, and exceptions are addressed in a modern functional language. Functional programming is finding more and more application in industry but, even if you don’t program in a functional language when you finish this module, your general programming and problem-solving skills will be greatly enhanced by it. This module will change the way you think about computing science and software development.
BSCH-CPG Concurrent Programming
This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the need for, and advantages of, concurrent systems; to master a new programming paradigm that is different from that of the single threaded one; how multiple competing processes are managed by underlying operating systems such as Unix, Linux, Windows NT and Window2000; a description of how processes and threads are created in Java; a description and understanding of the many classical problems arising with concurrent tasks; an awareness of the need for such issues as fairness, process synchronisation, deadlock avoidance, etc; the ability to write concurrent programs to solve real world problems; an understanding of multi-core architectures and their significance for the implementation of concurrent systems, an introduction to server design using the client server model.
BSCH-ANT Advanced Network Theory
This module provides you with a detailed understanding and appreciation of the different networking standards and protocols. The module will cover the different protocols commonly found and will focus on available WAN technologies. The module will also cover network management and security issues.
BSCH-GD Games Development
The objective of this course is to give you a practical and conceptual introduction to game development as well as the relevant theory behind game technologies. The focus of the course is on the development of a 3D game and examining the uses of artificial intelligence (AI) and physics in modern game development.
To provide students with the necessary theoretical an applications framework for computing science through the understanding of a broad range of interrelated disciplines;
The ability to interact with the system by moving viewpoint or manipulating objects, with the results of these interactions being smoothly and convincingly transferred to the screen in real time;
Investigate means of modelling objects using techniques which provide more efficient representations and their integration into the rendering pipeline in order to provide rapid real time visualisation of these objects;
Investigate sophisticated lighting models for use in the rendering stage in order to produce more visually realistic output;
The ability to render objects and environments in such a way that the results are as close as possible to photographs of equivalent real world objects and environments.
BSCH-MBD Managing Big Data
There are two aims to this module: to expose you to practical issues in database management systems such as database administration and query optimisation; and to give you a flavour of the procedures and considerations in handling Big Data. In order to gain an understanding of how to work with Big Data, you gain an understanding of the core concepts required such as Data Mining, Data Warehousing and Data Analytics.
BSCH-DSA Data Structures and Algorithms
The objectives of this module are to 1. Introduce student to the concept of structuring data for processing; 2. Provide students with techniques necessary to structure data; 3. Introduce different file organisations and how to process data stored in this manner; 4. Explain the difference between internal and external data structures; 5. Introduce the behaviour of different abstract data types; 6. Practical implementation internal data structures using pointers and arrays;
BSCH-WD Web Development
This is a thirteen-week program that will revolve around the completion of a Website project. The student will be required to acquire the content for and design a three-page Website using HTML code. It is intended to use a simple HTML editor such as HTML Kit for coding purposes while creating graphics using Adobe Imageready. The student will be helped to understand the internet topology, detailing the need for efficient HTML coding practices. The student will also be given an explanation as to how web browsers such as Internet Explorer and Netscape function and the compatibility problems that may arise through more advanced web coding such as JAVA and DHTML.
BSCH-LA Linear Algebra
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BSCO-NED New Enterprise Development
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BSCO-GP Group Project
This course will develop for the student the recognition of the need for co-operation and collaboration with team members when developing a software project; good communication skills; an experience of the processes involved in project management, design, implementation and documentation of systems; an awareness of the need for, and necessity of, good project documentation; the experience of applying the design methodologies and program implementation skills acquired during the coursework to a real world application; the experience of developing a medium sized application from the initial system requirements through to product delivery; and a commitment to the need for standards at all levels of system development.
BSCO-ET Emerging Technologies
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BSCO-PIN Practical Networking
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BSCH-DS Distributed Systems
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BSCH-AI Artificial Intelligence
By the end of this course, students will have a thorough understanding of classical and modern AI applications; be able to implement a wide range of AI concepts using Prolog; understand non-classical AI approaches such as genetic algorithms and neural networks; and be able to assess the potential of AI in research and real-world environments.
BSCH-FS Formal Specifications
This course will introduce students to a formal approach to system specification; show how both predicate and propositional calculus are used as a foundation for specification; introduce the Z notation for system specification; develop case studies; show students how to prove properties of specifications formally; and introduce complexity analysis.
BAJH-IRPM Introduction to Print Media
This introductory module is designed to introduce students to a variety of print article genres and formats. It also introduces students to newspaper practice and the routines of the modern newsroom. This module is also designed to teach students how to produce articles suitable for publication in the print media. Students will consider the role of editorials, analyse the role of language and examine two case studies of international print media practice.
BAJH-IPWS Introduction to Ways of Seeing
The photographic image has become a powerful communicative tool and it is important that students understand its significance and practical use. Through this module students will be given an introduction in how to asses, interpret and evaluate images from a cultural, sociological and historical viewpoint. Students will be able to understand in a structured way how meaning is conveyed through images, especially photographic imagery.
BAJH-WPS Writing and Presentation Skills
This module involves introducing students to the basic requirements of good essay writing, good press release writing, good letter writing. It also involves developing and encouraging student’s presentation skills through a series of exercises including: hosting a press conference, sitting in the audience of a political talk show on RTÉ TV and sitting on a mock up TV discussion panel in front of their peers. Finally it also involves, through a series of twice weekly classes, encouraging students to express themselves confidently and in an informed manner on the issues of the day and, to make a group presentation in class of their weekly news.
BAJH-IODM Introduction to Online and Digital Media
The module is designed to introduce students to diverse world of digital & online media. In order to produce content, learners will initially analyse the medium itself and assess the characteristics of online journalism. Students will examine the way in which web writers orient readers and communicate to their audience. Using material filed for a television clip, a radio report, and a traditional print article, students will assemble packages in the production of a multimedia web piece. Students will be introduced to desktop publishing and will begin to develop skills in the relevant software.
Have an understanding of the basics of photography including, understanding the camera, understanding the picture making process and understanding digital imagery.
Grasp the ever present significance of the photographic image within the world of journalism and the media both past and present.
Attain awareness and basic skills both in the technical and aesthetic aspects of the photographic medium.
Have an overview of the history and impact of the photograph within journalism and to understand the basics of the relationship between image and text.
BAJH-US Understanding Society
Humans are social and relational beings. This module will enable students to think through the socio-economic roots of contemporary problems and the socio-economic basis of human activity. It is necessary develop a sociological outlook when confronted with social institutions, processes and problems. It is also necessary to understand the economic realities that contribute to problem formation and problem resolution in society and the roots of human action and understanding in groups.
BAJH-PA Advanced Photography
Advanced Photography follows on from the Introduction to Photography in Year 1. Here the student is offered an advanced generic skills base in applied photography. The emphasis is on acquiring and advancing skills through a practical course that will be developed further in the elective modules of Commercial and Photojournalistic Photography that follow later in the second semester. The photographer will require a wide-ranging battery of skills and techniques if they are to fully contribute to the creative exploitation of the image. To this end, this module concentrates on the development and practice of these skills.
BAJH-MKT Media Marketing
This module involves an in-depth study of the market structures underpinning modern media. Students are introduced to the economics, regulations, advertising structures and role of competition in Irish and international media markets. Revenue generation and funding in media markets are also examined. Additionally, the essential principles of contemporary marketing theories and practices are applied to the media industry. In lectures and tutorials and via Moodle, specific examples are provided as to how these principles are applied in the everyday real-world of the media industry.
BAJH-CYS Contemporary Society
This module aims to enable the student to 1) Introduce students to the working of contemporary society, and 2) Enable students to analyse key issues in social and political development.
BAJH-RJ Radio Journalism
The growth in radio inaugurated through the 1989 Communications Act by IRTC/BC has expanded the possibilities for employment and further innovation in this area. There have been year on year increases in the number of stations and in the hours broadcast. In addition, the switch from analogue to digital transmission, together with the advent of web based audio platforms, podcast and satellite radio has intensified the need for broadcasting skills that are critical, sophisticated and versatile. This module will build on skills acquired in Introduction to Radio in Stage I, and enable graduates to grasp the skills necessary for work in the area of broadcast production and presentation.
BAJH-LGD Layout and Graphic Design
This is a thirteen-week programme focusing on commercial layout and design practices. The student will be required to produce four pieces of sketched artwork followed by two computer-designed pieces. Given basic design guidelines, their projects will involve creating advertisements for a fictitious company and DVD/game covers. The student will be encouraged to make critical design decisions before using the computer. This will help to minimise ‘creativity blocks’ affording the student a definite direction while learning complex software techniques. Contemporary graphic design software shall be used (such as In-Design and Photoshop).
BAJH-RFW Reporting and Feature Writing
This module develops and nurtures students’ news report and feature article writing skills. It is designed to boost student’s confidence in their report and feature researching, interviewing, self-expression and editing skills. Additionally it covers the areas of personal safety and freelance journalistic careers. The module also affords students the opportunity to explore contemporary media theory and practice related to the threats and opportunities afforded by online journalism.
BAJH-MOD Modern Society
Having studied the first year module of Understanding Society, and the second year module of Contemporary Society, this Modern Society module then contextualises Irish and European society and politics within a global perspective. The module requires that students understand the political background and relevance of the Irish Constitution and the Treaties of the European Union.
BAJH-DP Digital Photography
Today’s media professionals are required to be fully fluent in digital imaging techniques, and the issues surrounding them. An understanding of digitised imagery from image capture to file transfer is an imperative skill base for anyone working in the communications media. Students will learn through practical application, digital photography techniques and the use of the contemporary software (such as Adobe Creative Suite). Students will be required to produce high quality poster artwork from self generated photography.
BAJH-RC Conflict Reporting
Conflict reporting has been one of the most important functions of journalism, whether print, broadcasting, television or more recently online. It has also been one of the most controversial, as the media has been criticised as apologists for power and cheer-leaders of war.
BAJH-VP2 Video Production II
This module builds on the basic principles of media production students encountered in Video Production I, Stage II. The transferable skills acquired in this module can be applied to different aspects of audiovisual media production, for example: news, documentary, features programming, etc. The emphasis in this module is on the practical, skills that further develops student capacity to tell stories for television and to enable the student, upon employment in the sector, to serve a useful function on an audiovisual media production team.
BAJH-P Publishing
Despite the development of many new forms of media, book reading retains a huge popularity and book selling and book publishing remain major businesses. For those interested in communications, publishing remain a very attractive career option.
BAJH-SM Sociology of the Media
The media, its institutions and practices are the major source of information and culture in or about our society today. Students must be able to not only operate within but also to examine objectively, this immensely powerful institution. The purpose of the course is to provide an understanding of the relationship of social processes to the media. In other words this course looks at society in terms of how it impacts on the media and, in turn, in terms of how the media impacts back on society. Students should view society in the media and the media in society, from a sociological perspective.
BAJH-F Film Studies
This module will give students an understanding of the development of primarily, but not exclusively, Western film-making traditions that have subsequently influenced television, contemporary video techniques and multimedia innovations. It will provide students with a critical overview of the way in which film has been produced, understood and made sense of, by the societies which produce them. In this regard the module will focus on critical concepts, methods and debates in film study. The national cinemas of Italy, France, Germany and Russia are analysed. The module also examines the genre in Hollywood cinema and looks at Irish cinema, examining among other themes, how it portrays both an older society as well as the ‘Celtic tiger’ era. Students will demonstrate an ability to apply a critical analysis to any film text based on knowledge of key conceptual readings and will be able to identify and critique the thematic concerns of selected film directors and genres.
BAJH-SJ Sport Journalism
This module is an elective that can be chosen by students who wish to fine-tune their journalism skills in relation to sports. While focused specifically on sports it is designed to encourage students to develop their own unique style and to strengthen their analytical skills. Many of these skills are applicable across all areas of the sports media, be it print, radio television or the internet. To have the students put the tools learnt into practice. They will be expected to perform many of the duties of proper working journalists to complete their assignments.
BAJH-CR Creative Writing
The Creative Writing module explores the nature of creativity itself and the complimentary processes of structuring, editing and presenting work in a wide variety of media and genres. Students will learn of the principle elements of dramatic narrative: conflict, character, contrast, movement, theme, dialogue, description and narration. The integrated approach of the course allows people to develop skills in the medium, or mediums, best suited to their talents, be it prose (short stories, novels), film, theatre or poetry. Just as different mediums require separate skills, individual genres such as crime, romance, fantasy and film-noir have their own imperatives, as have the categories of comedy writing and children’s writing. The emphasis is on enabling students to fashion vibrant, individual writing styles. Writers can enhance the narrative options available to them by learning from, rather than inadvertently repeating, previous discoveries. For this reason the module looks at significant turning points in literary history and at styles ranging from modernism to magic realism. There will be a special section on the business of dealing with agents and publishers, and producers for work in film, TV and theatre.
BAJH-BJ Business Journalism
This module harnesses already acquired skills of news reporting and investigative journalism enabling the student to produce detailed and investigative media content in the broad business journalism sphere.
BAJH-SD Shorthand
Shorthand is a valuable skill for journalists. Despite advances in recording technology, many situations still exist where for legal or interviewee preference reasons, the most suitable form of news gathering requires accurate and fast shorthand.
BAJH-PI Politics of the Image
This module provides an overview of a range of theories that discuss how we engage with visual cultures, how images can be understood as vehicles which communicate representation, self expression, politics, pleasure, information or entertainment. In examining the inherent power relations within visual imagery, we can explore the complex arena of visual culture, how meaning circulates, how the visual has impacted society, and the role of the visual form as both a connecting force and source of conflict.
GCD-MCT Mass Communication Theory
This module introduces students to the key concepts and theorists of modern communication studies. It gives students grounding in current media theory issues and academic research in the core areas. This detailed examination culminates in a critical understanding of communication processes and structures whether from the roles played by the audience, media industry practitioners, as well as considering the impact of political and social factors.
TBC Political Communication
In this module students are introduced to the basic theories, current research and professional practices in the political communication area.
BAJH-MLE Media Law and Ethics
This module aims to enable the student to 1) Be equipped with knowledge of the fundamental principles of Irish and EU media law in order to enable them to perform within legal boundaries as media professionals, 2) Attain a deep awareness of the ethical problems faced in day-to-day journalism and an ability to critique and evaluate relevant media practice.
BAJH-HM History of Media
Humans communicate and share information in an ever growing range of media, from telegraph to text, from billboards to blogs. The module offers analysis of the evolution of human communication. It introduces students to the key events and epochs in the history of human communications. Students analyse the impact of key changes in communications media, starting from the earliest known forms of media, through to the invention of the printing press, the emergence of a literate reading public, the development of newspapers, the inventions of radio, film and television, and into the digital age.
BAJH-IJ Investigative Journalism
This module aims to enable the student to 1) grasp an historical and theoretical understanding of the genre of investigative journalism, 2) initiate and conduct investigative news reports using genre-specific skills, 3) Contextualise investigative journalism within a broader political and economic context nationally and globally, 4)
BAJH-NMP Newspaper and Magazine Production
This subject will provide students with an understanding of the techniques and technical issues involved in producing a print publication. It focuses on two industry standard applications, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop. Skills gained in these applications will help students find employment in print publications. Students will gain a number of skills highly relevant to working as a print journalist. After completing the module students will be able to analyse and compare newspaper design, come up with new designs that reflect needs of the reader and publication, implement designs on computer and produce print quality documents.
BAJH-RM Research Methods
This module aims to examine a number of research methods that have been used by media outlets, reported on by media organizations and applied to media content. The course aims to familiarize students with the main research theories and concepts and to enable students to acquire skills in the research process including planning, data collection and analysis. Students will also be introduced to topics that affect journalists and other media workers in their daily work.
BAJH-AIJ Advanced Investigative Journalism
In this module students advance their practical skills and theoretical underpinning from Investigative Reporting in Stage II, to conceive of, plan and carry out high quality publishable investigative journalism news reports.
Develop awareness and analysis of the role and importance of web-based media technology and content in a multi-media environment.
Examine and critically evaluate the trends and potential of online media and its constraints.
Acquire a systematic understanding of the principles and methods of good web design techniques and the editing process through producing online sites and content.
Identify the specific needs and limitations of web-based journalism and editorial processes.
Establish a competency in the technologies and applications used in designing and distributing web sites.
Develop the capacity to write online content in and on appropriate contexts and platforms.
BAJH-TV TV Journalism
The course is based on basic principles of media production in which can be applied to different aspects of audiovisual media production (news/documentary/features programming etc). This a practical module, based on current industry practice and the course aim is to equip the students with basic practical skills to approach the production of a short factual item for broadcast television.
BAJH-PU Public Relations
This module aims to enable the student to 1) provide students with an understanding of the PR industry in Ireland and how it operates, 2) further develop the students’ presentation and interpersonal communications skills by understanding the theory, practice and management of PR Prepare students for employment opportunities in Public Relations.
BAJH-RCS Media Research and Cultural Studies
The aim of this module is to familiarise students with cultural theories and theorists including contemporary cultural debates on modernity and post-modernity. On course completion the student will have an understanding of traditional theories of culture and students will also have an understanding of contemporary cultural theories and will be able to apply these theories to any cultural issue, including film and television.
BAIHH-HO1 Hospitality Operations I
Fundamental operational and technical skills are the basis of this module, which will introduce students to essential technical and operational skills required for the hospitality industry. These operational skills provide the student with a foundation on which to build their knowledge and skills. The module provides a focus on service operations such as food and beverages, accommodation and health & safety issues relevant to hospitality service providers.
BAIHM-IHII Introduction to International Hospitality Management
The varied forms and complex nature of international hospitality management are presented in this module. Students are introduced to the basic structure and functioning of hospitality service organizations. The module is presented in the context of the international organization environment and aims to help the student understand the dynamics of the global hospitality industry.
BAIHM-QMB Quantitative Methods for Business
This module is designed to provide students with the necessary skills to analyse and manipulate numerical business information as a basis for informed decision making.
BAIHM-BCIT Business Communications and IT
This module is specifically designed to develop key communication skills necessary of today's business manager. Emphasis is placed on how to develop and enhance these skills both within an individual and group context. Ultimately, once these skills have been successfully acquired, it leads to greater personal and professional development.
BAIHM-FBM Food and Beverage Management
The operations and management principles and procedures involved in an effective food and beverage control system are conveyed fully in this module. It provides an in-depth insight into the operating budget, menu management, menu pricing, purchasing and supplier selection, cost-volume profit analysis, labor cost-control, computer applications and the successful management of service quality standardization. This module is considerably supported by the Industrial Experience module undertaken both prior to and during the students' industrial internship.
BAIHM-AFM Accommodation and Facilities Management
The scope and optimization of accommodation and facilities management within the safety and legal constraints and responsibilities are developed in this module. The module also develops a systematic approach to the procedures involved in the security and safety of accommodation planning, design and maintenance. The student is given an understanding of how to manage the physical plant so that they can work effectively as part of the facilities division team. Various elements are considered in terms of the value of facilities and the efficiency and effectiveness of front office management, including planning and evaluation and human resources management. Additionally, the module also presents a systematic approach to managing housekeeping operations in the hospitality industry, and gives students an in-depth knowledge of the important functions and organization of front office procedures to ensure effective and efficient running of its operations.
BAIHH-PD Professional Development
This module is the second of three aimed at developing the students' fluency in the language and business communication skills so that they may use it confidently in the hospitality environment The module is designed to ensure that students develop the necessary personal attributes to act as confident ambassadors of business both in their industrial internship period and later when in full-time employments.
BAIHH-HL Hospitality Law
The module provides an awareness of the rights and responsibilities that the law imposes upon a hospitality manager and illustrates the possible consequence of failure to satisfy these legal obligations.
BAIHH-TS Tourism Studies
The aim of this module is to give learners an overview of the scale and structure of the tourism industry. It covers the fundamentals of tourism including development, supply and demand, the sectors involved in provision of tourism products and the future of the tourism industry.
BAIHH-IIHR International Travel, Tourism & Hospitality
This module is designed to develop students' understanding of the patterns, principles and management of the International Travel & Tourism Industry and how it inter-relates to the International Hospitality Industry.
BAIHH-ITH International Human Resource Management
This module is designed to enable students to develop an integrated approach to the strategic management of international human resources. The module draws on previously studied subjects such as Organizational Behavior and International Hospitality Management in Stage 1 and Human Resource Management in Stage I of the program.
BAIHH-BP1 Business Policy I
The nature of Business Policy is multidisciplinary and therefore previously studied subjects will be drawn upon, for example Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Hospitality Management, Economics and Marketing, Food and Beverage Management, Human Resource Management and Hospitality Law. This subject will enable students analyse the factors which determine whether an operation excels, survives or dies, and on the basis of such analysis prescribe long-term strategies which will enable the operation to achieve its corporate objectives.
BAIHH-ISM International Services Marketing
To provide students with a key understanding of managing the marketing variables of an organization operating in an overseas market. The module is designed to consider and reflect on the international marketing strategies of multi-national and indigenous companies.
BAIHH-ILM International Leisure & Services Management
This module is designed to develop student awareness of the key and common elements of the management process that are of specific relevance to the professional management of sport and leisure services. Students will develop a keen understanding of the underlying social, cultural and political factors that influence the diverse nature of participation and provision of international sport and leisure services. The module is intended to prepare students who wish to specialism in the management of international sport and leisure services, and covers sport and leisure theory, policy and practice from an international perspective.
BAIHH-HO2 Hospitality Operations II
Fundamental operational and technical skills are the basis of this module, which will introduce students to essential technical and operational skills required for the hospitality industry. These operational skills provide the student with a foundation on which to build their knowledge and skills. The module provides a focus on service operations such as food and beverages, accommodation and health & safety issues relevant to hospitality service providers.
BAIHM-IHMN International Hospitality Management
This module, International Hospitality Management builds on the first semester module. It introduces the learners to additional sectors of the industry such as recreation, gaming and leisure, conference and events, as well as to the key principles of hospitality management.
BAIHM-FA Financial Accounting
Knowledge of financial accounting is a pre-requisite for all students seeking to understand the dynamics underpinning business transactions. This module introduces students to basic theoretical and practical accounting principles and concepts, so that they can apply them to business entities. This key module is designed to ensure students understand the importance of financial and accounting principles and can relate them to their experience of managing cash and other financial transactions.
BAIHM-PSM Principles of Services Marketing
This module is designed to give students a broad understanding of the key concepts and business practices in marketing. The module provides an overview of the nature and scope of marketing and its role in achieving business objectives.
BAIHM-HRM Human Resource Management
The intricacies of managing the human resource within the business context are developed in further detail. This module aims to provide students with an in depth understanding of the major human resource issues involved in managing an international workforce within the hospitality industry. Factors such as recruitment and selection, training, employee deployment and development, performance and motivation are examined in detail. It gives students a clear knowledge of the laws relating to employment, benefits, work practices and health and safety issues.
BAIHM-EC Economics
Given that many resources are scarce and services cannot be stored, this module gives students an insight to economics in terms of how choices must be made and how limited resources are allocated. Microeconomics looks at individuals, firms and governments and analyses how each make these choices. It is important therefore, that students are exposed to the issues raised in Microeconomics so that they have a clear perspective on the interrelationship between the various sectors of society. Macroeconomics is concerned with the study of the economy as a whole and deals with topics such as the growth in the economy, the level of unemployment, inflation rates, interest rates and the business cycle. The module exposes students to the various theories and models of economics and helps them to develop analytical skills, which are crucial in the international hospitality industry.
BAIHM-MMR Marketing Management and Research
This module builds on the principles of services marketing and is designed to provide learners with an integrated knowledge of strategic issues in marketing and their management implications. In addition, the application of research for marketing decision - making is also considered. The module is presented in an integrated approach enabling the research process to be understood and applied concurrently.
BAIHM-MIS Managing Information Systems and E-Business
This module is designed to develop the students' computing skills so that they can deliver business solutions through information technology. It is essential they fully understand the tasks involved in directing software development teams or through using end user applications themselves to meet the needs of organizations within the international hospitality industry. The module covers a variety of stages in the development process and examines the use of common tools and models used in system development and design. It is important that students are exposed to developments in e-business and the linkage between business function/processes and the process/effort required to deliver automated business solutions.
BAIHM-RDM Rooms Division Management
This module focuses on the key principles of room’s division management within the international hospitality industry. It provides learners with an insight into this dynamic hospitality sector and demonstrates to them the importance of this department as a major revenue generator with the lodging sector. It also gives the learner’s the opportunity to develop their operational and management knowledge of this key functional department.
BAIHH-BP2 Business Policy II
Business Policy 2 is concerned with helping students build and develop on the analysis and understanding learnt in Business Policy I. Students from Business Policy I will be able to use the theories and develop their analytical skills further in this module, which focuses on the organization in terms of developing strategy. Finally, it looks at implementing these strategies across a wide and varied set of circumstances and organizations.
BAIHM-CEM Conference and Event Management
This module is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of International Events and Conferences and how they contribute to hospitality products and services. The module examines the integrative nature of service management as well as the complex nature of events and conference services, and is designed to prepare students who wish to specialism in the delivery of these dynamic hospitality services.
BAIHM-ENV Global Tourism and the Environment
This module is designed to develop and strengthen students' understanding of the impact of global tourism on host societies and cultures. This study presents the many inter-related factors of economics, perception, social values, culture, lifestyles, marketing, and government initiatives, which determine tourism patterns. The module draws on previously studied subjects such as Introduction to International Hospitality Management in Stage I of the program and International Economic Structures and the European Union in Stage II of the Program. It also develops and builds on International, Travel, Tourism and Hospitality in the final stage of the program.
Internships allow students to learn from practical experience not attainable in a classroom setting.
Most companies/organizations require a commitment of 30 hours per week (3-6 credits).
In addition to the internship, students can enroll in up to 4 courses per semester (although KEI recommends only 3 courses).
Placement is based on professional interests.
Positions are available in business, marketing, graphic design, communications, law, public relations, hospitality, humanitarian aid, photography, journalism and media.
Below is a list of possible placements.
Actual placement may be at a different company or organization.
When considering Ireland, I was excited about the obvious things - travel, meeting people, etc.
What I didn't expect was to intern for Education in Ireland and meet the Prime Minister (photo) and Minister of Education.
It was an unforgettable experience, and it all started when I chose KEI.
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