School of Business & Humanities
Certificate in Online Business Trading
Award Code : DL213S Level 7
| Course Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration: | 20wks 1eve/wk) |
| Places: | 25 |
| Awarding body: | IADT |
| Head of department: | Ms Therese Moylan |
| Course co-ordinator: | Ms Therese Moylan |
About Certificate in Online Business Trading
Special Purpose Award - Level 7 Award (10 credits)
Application: IADT
What is Online Business Trading?
More and more individuals are using the Internet to promote themselves, their companies and to conduct business. Increasingly, people need to understand how they can capitalise on online trading opportunities to enhance their business. Self-starters and would-be entrepreneurs are also leveraging e-business opportunities by trading online.
This course will show you what online trading is and how it works. On completion, you will have successfully listed and sold in an online environment and understood how you can build your online presence.
Aims and Objectives
What will I be able to do when I graduate?
This course would be very suitable if you are considering starting your own business.
If you already hold an honours degree in an appropriate discipline, or are eligible for an APEL application, you may apply for a postgraduate programme.
If you do not hold an Honours Degree, you may be interested in our undergraduate degrees in Business Studies.
What topics will I study?
• Auction buying/selling as a business opportunity
• Setting up an online account
• Sales methods in a virtual environment
• Insurance and taxation issues
• Selling and pricing strategies
What are the Entry Requirements?
Leaving Certificate Examination or equivalent (NQF Level 5). Applicants without this can also be considered based on their prior experience and learning (APEL).
What are the fees?
€475 in 2010/2011. This fee includes assessment and registration charges.
What is the closing date?
Applications must be made to the Admissions Office in IADT.
1st round of applications: 6th May 2011.
2nd round of applications (if places available): 19th August 2011.
Download application form here
or contact our Admissions Office on admissions@iadt.ie / (01) 239 4621
