This programme delivers business knowledge and skills which form the basis for a career in industry, commerce or the public service. You will gain an understanding of the functional areas of business and of the factors which influence business success. On graduation, you should be able to use your knowledge and skills to solve technical and human problems in a business/commercial context. You will also learn how effective interpersonal relations at work contribute to the public image of an organisation and to its progress.

Blended delivery with online evening tutorial/lectures, supported with a number of practical workshop sessions on Saturdays.

All students will require a laptop. TUS will provide access to all relevant software for upload.

• Semester 1:
  Introduction to Community Sustainable Energy (10 credits)
  • Energy systems
  • Energy principles
  • Energy efficiency principles
  • Renewable energy systems

  Semester 2:
  Community Sustainable Energy Project Development (10 credits)
  • Policy and legislation
  • Planning and consultation
  • Project Finance and Organisation
  • Project Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Mobilisation

   

Leaving Certificate: A minimum of 5 Passes in Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English/Irish.

Or

Applicants who do not meet these requirements but who are aged 23 and over will be considered for entry on the basis of an assessment and, if appropriate, also an interview.
Equivalence may be demonstrated by an appropriate qualification and significant relevant experience.

26/09/2023

 €700 (reduced from €1,533 with DASBE funding support in 2022)

30 weeks

Semester 1: 4 hours contact and 8 hours independent learning per week.

Semester 2: 4 hours contact and 8 hours independent learning per week.

Certificate in Community Energy Development (Special Purpose Award, Level 6, 20 ECTS)

There is no immediate progression route within TUS but participants will have the opportunity to be exposed to a range of other energy and environmental related programmes within TUS and various levels. They will be encouraged, where appropriate, to consider application for such programmes.