About Higher Diploma In Business In Aquabusiness in Institute of Technology Carlow

Developed in partnership Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM – The Irish Sea Fisheries Board), this programme offers opportunities for those interested in the seafood industry. This course will be of interest to those looking to enter management roles in aquabusiness, aqua economics; financial or regulatory roles in R&D or in a seafood processing company or those interested in starting an aquabusiness.

This programme offers opportunities for personal development to explore new insights in strategic thinking and to enhance presentation skills for supervisory roles in emerging growth areas for the Aqua sector.

Special features of this programme

This course has been designed and developed with industry experts in BIM so it will provide real world practical skills and education to learners who will also have the opportunity to work on live business projects within the aqua business sector and complete site visits and work experience.
 

What subjects will I study ?

• Aquabusiness Economics
• Law and Regulation for Aquabusiness
• Strategic and Innovation Management
• Financial Management and Planning
• Marketing Management in Aquabusiness
• Work Placement

Study & Career Opportunities

Graduates will have the ability through project work to prepare Aqua (aquaculture, fisheries and seafood processing) business plans to extend a product range and develop export markets. A strong focal point for the programme will be the opportunity to work on a relevant project in an aqua sector business.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Applicants should have an honours degree in a related subject.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: 6.0 IELTS(minimum of 5.5 IELTS in each component)
• TOEFL: iBT 90 , CBT 232 , PBT 575
• PTE: 58 - 64