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Questions
- How do I apply
- What nights / times are the Dublin Courses on?
- What nights / times are the national campus network programmes on?
- When will the full time programmes start?
- What are the term times / when do I sit exams?
- How can I pay?
- What National Centres are running and what is the exact location?
- What are the minimum entry requirements?
- Can I gain Exemptions with my current qualification / work experience?
- I have a current NCI Diploma can I gain exemptions in another course?
- How do I get to NCI?
- Can I apply for the Area Based Partnership Courses?
- Do I qualify as a mature student, if so how do I apply?
- Can I apply to NCI if I completed an LCVP Leaving Certificate?
- I already have a FETAC award, how do I apply to NCI?
- What are the points required for CAO courses at NCI?
- How do I apply for a part-time programme or course?
Answers
1. How do I apply
For Part-Time Applications please use our Online Application Forms or you can request an application form to be posted to you along with some of our brochures. Full-Time applications need to be submitted via the CAO unless you are a mature student in which case you can use the downloadable application form for part time and full time students.
2. What nights / times are the Dublin Courses on?
Postgraduate Programmes
| Code & Yr | Course Title | Course Director | Date & Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| MQP | Master Qualifying Programme |
Corina Sheerin | September - December Tues 5.30-8.30pm |
| MAFI | MA in Finance | Fabian Armendariz | January 2009 Wed 6.00 - 9.00pm Fri 6.00 - 9.00pm |
| PGDHRM | Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in HRM | Sheila Martin | Friday 6.00pm - 10.00pm Saturday 09.30am - 6.00pm and selected Sundays |
| MAHRM | MA in HRM | Collette Darcy | Friday 3.00pm - 7pm and Saturday 9am-1pm |
| MSLT | MSc in Learning Technologies |
Stephan Weibelzahl | Tues & Thurs 6.30pm - 10.30pm Seminars - Saturday |
| HDBHRM | Higher Diploma in Business in HRM |
Fabian Armendariz | Friday 3.00pm - 7.00pm & Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm |
| HDeB | Higher Diploma in Business in eBusiness |
Eugene O'Loughlin | Tuesday 6.30 - 10.30pm Thursday 6.30 - 10.30pm |
| HDSCE | Higher Diploma in Science in Computing in eLearning | Stephan Weibelzahl | Tuesday 6.30 - 10.30pm Thursday 6.30 - 10.30pm Every Second Saturday 09:00am - 1.00pm |
Degree Programmes
| Code & Yr | Course Title | Course Director | Date & Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAHAHR | BA (Hons) in Accounting & HRM |
Brian Hayden | Monday to Friday - Full Time |
| BAMTB | BA in Management of Technology in Business | Cristina Muntean | Monday to Friday - Full Time |
| BAHFINS | BA (Hons) in Financial Services | Des Gargan | Monday to Friday - Full Time |
| BAMTBE | BA in Management of Technology in Business (Evening) | Cristina Muntean | Tues & Thurs 6.30pm - 10.00pm Sat 09.30am - 1.30pm |
| BAHACC | BA (Hons) in Accounting | Rosalind Beere | Monday to Friday - Full Time |
| BAHHRD | BA (Hons) in Human Resource Management | Rosalind Beere | Monday to Friday - Full Time |
| BAHHRF | BA (Hons) in HRM - Flexible Learning | Fabian Armendariz | Saturday 09.00am - 5.00pm |
| BAHRM | BA in HRM | Caitriona Hughes | Tuesday & Thursday 6.30pm - 9.30pm |
| BAHRMF | BA in HRM (Distance Learning) |
Bronwyn McFarlane | Saturday 09.30am - 5.30pm |
| BBHRM | Bachelor of Business in HRM |
TJ McCabe | Monday & Wednesday 6.00pm - 10.00pm |
| BAHFINSE | BA (Hons) in Financial Services |
Des Gargan | Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 5.30pm - 9.30pm |
| BSHC | BSc (Hons) in Computing | Orla Lahart | Monday to Friday - Full Time |
| BSHBIS | BSc (Hons) in Business Information Systems |
Orla Lahart | Monday to Friday - Full Time |
| BSHCE | BSc (Hons) in Computing (evening) | Paul Hayes | Tues & Thurs 6.30 - 10.30pm Saturdays 9.30am- 1.30pm |
| BSHBISE | BSc (Hons) in Business Information Systems (evening) |
Paul Hayes | Tues & Thurs 6.30 - 10.30pm Saturdays 9.30am - 1.30pm |
Certificate & Diploma Programmes
| Code & Yr | Course Title | Course Director | Date & Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPP | CIPD Certificate in Personnel Practice |
Rachel Doherty | One evening a week 6.30 - 10.30pm Fast track - Saturdays 9:30am - 5:30pm |
| CERLAP | CIPD Certificate in Employment Relations Law and Practice | Rachel Doherty | One evening a week 6.30 - 10.30pm |
| CTP | CIPD Certificate in Training Practices | Rachel Doherty | Two Saturdays per month 09.30am - 5.30pm |
| HCC | Higher Certificate in Computing Applications & Support - Day |
Elaine Maher | Monday to Friday - Full Time |
| HCCE | Higher Certificate in Computing Applications & Support |
Keith Maycock | Tues & Thurs 6.30 - 10.30pm Saturdays 9.30 - 1.30 |
| HCBSE | Higher Certificate in Business - Evening | Marina Pavan | Tues & Thurs 6.30 - 10.30pm Saturdays 10:00am - 1:00pm |
| HCBS | Higher Certificate in Business | Michael Bane | Monday - Friday Full Time |
| NCCVS | NCI Cert in Managing Organisation in the Voluntary Sector |
Michelle Ryan | Monday 7.00pm - 9.00pm |
| OLMT | Online Certificate in Managing Teams | Keith Maycock | Online |
| NCPM | NCI Certificate in Parenting Mentoring |
Tony Humphries | Thurs 16.00 - 20.30 |
| CFLMD | Certificate in First Line Management - Day Release | Jonathan Brittain | Various |
| CFLM | Certificate in First Line Management | Jonathan Brittain | Various |
3. What nights / times are the national campus network programmes on?
Programmes Offered 2009
| Location | Start Date | Day | Time | Programme | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlow | 29/09/2009 | Tues |
7.00 – 9.30pm |
HETAC Certificate in First Line Management |
Carlow I.T., Adult Education Section, Kilkenny Rd, Carlow |
| Coolmine | 28/09/2009 | Mon | 7.00 – 9.30pm | HETAC Certificate in First Line Management | Coolmine Community School, Clonsilla, Dublin 15 |
| Douglas | 30/09/2009 | Wed | 7.00 - 9.30pm | HETAC Certificate in First Line Management | Douglas Community School, Clermont Avenue, Douglas, Cork |
| Galway | 30/09/2009 | Wed |
7.00 – 9.30pm |
HETAC Certificate in First Line Management |
Western Management Centre, Galway Business Park, Dangan, Galway |
| National College of Ireland | 29/09/2009 | Tues |
6.30 – 9.00pm |
HETAC Certificate in First Line Management |
National College of Ireland, Mayor St, IFSC, Dublin 1 |
| Newbridge | 28/09/2009 |
Mon |
7.00 – 9.30pm | HETAC Certificate in First Line Management | St Conleth’s Vocational School, Station Rd, Newbridge, Co. Kildare |
| Portarlington | 29/09/2009 | Tues | 7.00 – 9.30pm | HETAC Certificate in First Line Management | Laois Third Level Initiative, Portarlington, Co. Laois |
| Tallaght | 01/10/2009 | Thurs |
6.30 – 9.00pm |
HETAC Certificate in First Line Management |
Old Bawn Community School, Old Bawn, Tallaght, Dublin 24. |
* Class times vary in centres due to opening hours, however the same number of contact hours apply for all classes.
4. When will the full time programmes start?
Full-Time Programmes for School of Business
|
PROGRAMME / YEAR
|
START DATE FOR LECTURES
|
TIME
|
|---|---|---|
|
BA (Hons) in Accounting and HRM – Year 1
|
7/09/2009
|
9.00am
|
|
BA (Hons) in Accounting and HRM – Year 2A
|
07/09/2009
|
9.00am
|
|
BA (Hons) in Accounting and HRM – Year 2B
|
07/09/2009
|
9.00am
|
|
BA (Hons) in Accounting and HRM – Year 3A
|
07/09/2009
|
9.00am
|
|
BA (Hons) in Accounting and HRM – Year 3B
|
07/09/2009
|
9.00am
|
|
BA (Hons) in Business |
07/09/2009 |
9.00am |
|
Higher Certificate in Business in IR / HRM – Year 3
|
07/09/2009
|
9.00am
|
|
Higher Certificate in Business – Year 1
|
07/09/2009
|
9.00am
|
|
Higher Certificate in Business – Year 2
|
07/09/2009
|
9.00am
|
|
BA (Hons) in Accounting, HRM & Financial Services - Year 1
|
07/09/2009
|
9.00am
|
|
BA (Hons) in Accounting, HRM & Financial Services - Year 2
|
07/09/2009
|
9.00am
|
|
BA (Hons) in Accounting, HRM & Financial Services - Year 3
|
07/09/2009 | 9.00am |
5. What are the term times / when do I sit exams?
Full-time and all ongoing Students
| Calendar 2009/2010 | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 07/09/2009 | 04/12/2009 |
| Reading Days | 07/12/2009 | 08/12/2009 |
| Semester 1 - Exams | 09/12/2009 | 18/12/2009 |
| Christmas Break | TBA | TBA |
| Semester 2 | 18/01/2010 | 17/04/2010 |
| Reading Week | 19/04/2010 | 23/04/2010 |
| Semester 2 - Exams | 24/04/2010 | 05/05/2010 |
Part-time First Years
| Calendar 2009/2010 | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 21/09/2009 | 11/12/2009 |
| Semester 1 - Exams | 09/12/2009 | 18/12/2009 |
| Christmas Break | TBA | TBA |
| Semester 2 | 18/01/2010 | 17/04/2010 |
| Reading Week | 19/04/2010 | 23/04/2010 |
| Semester 2 - Exams | 24/04/2010 | 05/10/2010 |
6. How can I pay?
Part Time students can pay in a number of ways;
Pay a 20% deposit for the course and sign up to our easy payment plan. The remainder of the fees can be made in monthly installments through direct debit.
or
Pay 50% before commencement of the course in September and the remainder at Christmas.
A 20% deposit must be made within two weeks of receiving an offer in order to secure your place(up to 55 days from the start date of the programme).This deposit is deductible from the total course fee. You must have paid a minimum of 50% prior to course commencement with the exception of short programmes where 100% payment is due in advance.
Method of payment: Credit card / Debit Card – not American Express (call 01 44 98 566/569 – Fees Office), cheque, bank draft or postal order
7. What National Centres are running and what is the exact location?
The national centres, programmes available and their exact location are to be confirmed for 2009
8. What are the minimum entry requirements?
Postgraduate Programmes
| Code | Course Title | Entry Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| MQP | Masters Qualifying Programme | Degree in any discipline. Work experience in the financial services industry would be beneficial but is not essential |
| MAFI | MA in Finance | The normal requirement is an honours Bachelors Degree (minimum level: 2nd class honours) in a cognate field of study, or graduates from the Masters Qualifying Programme who receive an average of 55%. In addition, candidates will be expected to have worked for a minimum of 2 years. |
| MAHRM | MA in HRM | Applicants who have successfully completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Human Research Management. Students must have successfully completed and passed al the requirement of the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in HRM. |
| MSLT | MSc in Learning Technologies | A Higher Diploma in e-Learning (Minimum 2nd class honours) or a level 8 award in a cognate area. |
| HDBHRM | Higher Diploma in Business in Human Resource Management | A Bachelors Degree at Level 8 Or - Membership of an approved professional body which awards a degree equivalent qualification award. |
| HDBT | Higher Diploma in Business in e-Business | A Level 8 degree in business or technology or equivalent and at least three years practical experience in industry. |
| HDSCE | Higher Diploma in Science in Computing in eLearning | A pass degree or equivalent and at least three years practical experience in teaching, industry or information technology. |
Degree Programmes
| Code | Course Title | Entry Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| BAMTBE | BA in Management of Technology in Business | This is a part-time programme designed to appeal to those already working. As a result, entry to the programme will be considered on the applicant's individual merits and experience. Applicants may be granted exemptions. Exemptions will only be considered during the application process. |
| BAHAHR | BA (Hons) in Accounting & Human Resource Management | Leaving Certificate students should apply under the CAO system. Minimum requirements are grade C3 in two higher level papers, together with grade D3 (at higher or ordinary level) in four other subjects of the Leaving Certificate Examination. A minimum of grade D3 must be obtained in English and Mathematics at either higher or ordinary level. Leaving Certificate Accounting is not an entry requirement. Transfer and mature students are eligible to apply for this programme through direct application only. |
| BAHFINSE | BA (Hons) in Financial Services - Evening | This is a part-time programme designed to appeal to those already working. As a result, entry to the programme will be considered on the applicant's individual merits and experience. Applicants may be granted exemptions. Exemptions will only be considered during the application process. |
| BAHHRF | BA (Hons) in HRM | BA in HRM (Level 7) or The National Diploma in Personnel Management or equivalent qualification. Graduate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD). |
| BAHRM | BA in Human Resource Management | This is a part-time programme designed to appeal to those already working. As a result, entry to the programme will be considered on the applicant's individual merits and experience. Applicants may be granted exemptions. Exemptions will only be considered during the application process. |
| BAHRMF | BA in Human Resource Management [distance learning] | This is a part-time programme designed to appeal to those already working. As a result, entry to the programme will be considered on the applicant's individual merits and experience. Applicants may be granted exemptions. Exemptions will only be considered during the application process. |
| BBHRM | Bachelor of Business in Human Resource Management | A Higher Certificate in Business Studies or non-business degree or an equivalent qualification. |
| BSHBIS | Bsc (Hons) in Business Information Systems | Leaving Certificate students should apply under the CAO system. Minimum requirements are grade C3 in two higher level papers, together with grade D3 (at ordinary or higher level) in four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate examination. A minimum of grade D3 must be obtained in English and Mathematics at either ordinary or higher level. Transfer and mature applicants are eligible to apply for this programme through direct application only. |
| BSHBISE | Bsc (Hons) in Business Information Systems [part-time Evening] | This is a part time programme designed to appeal to those already working. Entry will be considered on the applicant's individual merits and experience. All applicants will be required to attend an interview as part of the application process. |
| BSHSS | BSc (Hons) in Software Systems | Leaving Certificate students should apply under the CAO system. Minimum requirements are grade C3 in two higher level papers, together with grade D3 [at ordinary or higher level] in four other subjects at the Leaving Certificate examination. A minimum of grade D3 must be obtained in English and Mathematics at either ordinary or higher level. Transfer and mature students are eligible to apply for this course through direct application only. |
| BSHSSE | BSc (Hons) in Software Systems - [part-time Evening] | This is a part time programme designed to appeal to those already working. Entry will be considered on the applicant's individual merits and experience. All applicants will be required to attend an interview as part of the application process. |
Certificate & Diploma Programmes
| Code | Course Title | Entry Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| CPP | CIPD Certificate in Personnel Practice | Entry to the programme will be considered on the applicant's individual merits and experience. |
| HCC | Higher Certificate in Computing Applications & Support | Academic prerequisites for entry to the course are Leaving Certificate with a minimum of D3 at ordinary level in Mathematics, English, and three other subjects. FETAC level 2 awards are accepted. People over 23 without the required academic qualifications may be accepted depending on work experience. For other qualifications to be acceptable they must be of an approved academic standard. |
| HCCE | Higher Certificate in Computing Applications & Support - [part-time Evening] | Transfer and mature students are eligible to apply for this course through direct application only. |
| NCCVS | NCI Cert in Managing Organisations in the Voluntary Sector | A minimum of one year experience in the voluntary or community sector. |
| HECTUS | HETAC Certificate in Business Studies in Trade Union Studies | Applicants apply through their Union (ie IMPACT, SIPTU, ICTU, IBEC). |
| OLMT | NCI Certificate in Managing Teams | Designed for mature students with work experience. Applicants are not required to have any previous academic qualifications. The Course director and a member of the IT Department view all applications. |
| CFLMD | Certificate in First Line Management - Day Release | As this programme is designed for people who are or have been, in employment, academic qualifications are generally not necessary. As a result, entry to the programme will be considered on the applicant's individual merits and experience. |
| CFLM | Certificate in First Line Management- [Evening] | As this programme is designed for people who are or have been, in employment, academic qualifications are generally not necessary. As a result, entry to the programme will be considered on the applicant's individual merits and experience. |
9. Can I gain Exemptions with my current qualification / work experience?
Exemptions are granted on a case by case basis. To be considered for exemptions an applicant must send copies of their results of their original qualification with their application or describe in detail their work experience. The programme director will then decide which subjects they will be exempt from.
10. I have a current NCI Diploma can I gain exemptions in another course?
Holders of past NCI diplomas will gain entry to year 2 of the Higher Certificate in Business Studies however bridging studies will be required. The bridging studies is usually carried during the first semester and is not a pre-requisite for initial entry onto the course.
11. How do I get to NCI?
To get to NCI follow the instructions below;
follow the map below
12. Can I apply for the Area Based Partnership Courses?
NCI has established this scheme in co-operation with the Area-Based Partnership companies in order to promote access to education more broadly.
NCI offer up to 10% of places on HETAC-accredited full-time Degree and Certificate programmes to students who fulfil the criteria below.
Who can apply?
- Students living in an Area-Based Partnership Area.
- Students whose family income depends on social welfare payments.
- Students who meet the minimum HETAC entry requirements for the programme they are applying for.
How do I apply?
- Contact the relevant Area-Based Partnership Officer to confirm eligibility. Further details can be obtained by contacting the admissions office on 1850 221 721.
- Once eligibility is confirmed and you meet all above criteria you should apply through CAO.
- Apply using the relevant course code (see below)
CAO codes for Area Based Partnership courses at NCI
| BA (Honours) in Accounting and Human Resource Management | NC011 |
| BA (Honours) in Accounting | NC016 |
| BA (Honours) in Human Resource Management | NC015 |
| BA (Honours) in Financial Services | NC017 |
| BA (Honours) in Business | NC019 |
| Higher Certificate in Business | NC203 |
| BSc (Honours) in Computing | NC013 |
| BSc (Honours) in Business Information Systems | NC014 |
| BA in Management of Technology in Business | NC018 |
| Higher Certificate in Science in Computing in Applications and Support | NC202 |
13. Do I qualify as a mature student, if so how do I apply?
If you are 23 years of age on or before 1 January in the year of application you qualify as a mature student for admission .You must apply directly to the college before 30th June for all full-time programmes.
14. Can I apply to NCI if I completed an LCVP Leaving Certificate?
Yes applications for full time courses should be made through the CAO further information can be found at www.cao.ie
15. I already have a FETAC award, how do I apply to NCI?
Applicants with a FETAC full level 5 or 6 award (NCVA Level 2), can apply for full time studies at National College of Ireland. The minimum entry requirements are as follows:
| Course Title | Essential FETAC Modules |
|---|---|
| BA (Hons) in Accounting and Human Resource Management | 3 Distinctions |
| BSc (Hons) in Computing | 3 Distinctions |
| BSc (Hons) in Business Information Systems | 3 Distinctions |
| BA (Hons) in Human Resource Management | 3 Distinctions |
| BA (Hons) in Business | 3 Distinctions |
| BA (Hons) in Accounting | 3 Distinctions |
| BA (Hons) in Financial Services | 3 Distinctions |
| BA in Management of Technology in Business | Any |
| Higher Certificate in Computing in Applications and Support | Any |
| Higher Certificate in Business | Any |
Applicants with FETAC awards who are not mature students, applying for full time courses should do so through the CAO system further details can be found at www.cao.ie. Applicants who qualify as a mature student should apply directly to NCI.
16. What are the points required for CAO courses at NCI?
The following is an account of the points at which courses were offered for the academic year 2007/2008. They should be used for guidance purposes only. The points for the academic year 2008/2009 will be updated soon. Please check this site again soon!
CAO POINTS FOR NCI OFFERS 2008
| NC001 | BA (Honours) in Accounting and Human Resource Management | 290 |
| NC011 | BA (Honours) in Accounting and Human Resource Management - ABP* | 265 |
| NC003 | Bsc (Honours) in Software Systems | 250 |
| NC013 | Bsc (Honours) in Software Systems - ABP* | 285 |
| NC004 | BSc (Honours) in Business Information Systems | 260 |
| NC014 | BSc (Honours) in Business Information Systems - ABP* | No Offers |
| NC005 | BA (Honours) in Human Resource Management | 290 |
| NC015 | BA (Honours) in Human Resource Management - ABP* | 295 |
| NC006 | BA (Honours) in Accounting | 290 |
| NC016 | BA (Honours) in Accounting - ABP* | 240 |
| NC007 | BA (Honours) in Financial Services | 290 |
| NC017 | BA (Honours) in Financial Services - ABP* | 335 |
| NC008 | BA in Management of Technology in Business | 165 |
| NC018 | BA in Management of Technology in Business - ABP* | 285 |
| NC102 | Higher Certificate in Computing in Applications and Support | 170 |
| NC202 | Higher Certificate in Computing in Applications and Support - ABP* | 205 |
| NC103 | Higher Certificate in Business |
200 |
| NC203 | Higher Certificate in Business - ABP* |
215 |
*ABP - Area Based Partnership
17. How do I apply for a part-time programme or course?
You can apply or register online for the individual programme of your choice from our part -time courses listing page or you can download our application form and send it in to:
Admissions Office
National College of Ireland
Mayor Street
IFSC
Dublin 1.