Business Studies (Marketing and Management) – Higher Certificate

2 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest

Program Overview

TUS’s Higher Certificate in Business Studies (Marketing and Management) is a two-year, full-time Level 6 program at the Moylish Campus in Limerick. It’s perfect for students who want to build a strong foundation in business, marketing, and management while gaining hands-on experience through projects, client work, and the option to progress seamlessly into the Bachelor of Business degree.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1

Your first year introduces the essentials of business and marketing. Modules such as Principles of Marketing & Management, Financial Accounting, and Sales Principles give you the fundamentals of how organisations operate and connect with customers. You’ll also explore Mathematics in Business and Learning Skills Development, ensuring you gain analytical and study skills to succeed.

Year 2

In the second year, you’ll deepen your expertise in marketing and management. Modules like Sales Force Management, Website Development, and Entrepreneurship allow you to apply theory to practice. You’ll also study Globalisation & International Business and Human Resource Management, broadening your perspective on how businesses compete globally and manage people effectively.

Focus Areas

"Marketing strategy, sales management, brand management, international business, entrepreneurship, human resource management, social media marketing, business analytics, globalisation, leadership."

Learning Outcomes

"Graduates will be able to design and implement marketing strategies, manage sales teams, analyze business data, lead diverse teams, apply international business knowledge, and communicate effectively in management contexts."

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

Award: Higher Certificate in Business Studies (Marketing and Management), QQI Level 6
Automatic progression to BBus in Business Studies (Marketing and Management, Level 7) after completion.
Strong alignment with industry through client projects, consultancy assignments, and business incubation centres.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)

TUS graduates are consistently recognised for their high employability in Ireland, with strong outcomes in marketing, consulting, and management roles.
The program’s emphasis on placements, live projects, and international exposure ensures graduates are highly sought after by employers.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Students in TUS’s BBus (Hons) in Business Studies (Marketing and Management) – Higher Certificate gain practical skills from day one, working on real projects that mirror the challenges faced by professional marketers. The program is deliberately hands-on, combining classroom learning with app development, social media campaigns, influencer marketing, and web analytics. You’ll not only learn the theory but also apply it through placements, projects, and direct engagement with businesses.

Experiential Learning

The degree is designed to immerse you in digital practice, ensuring you graduate with both technical expertise and industry-ready experience. Here’s how TUS makes experiential learning a core part of your journey:

Interactive App Development: Students build mobile and web applications as part of coursework, applying UX design and coding skills to real-world marketing solutions.
Social Media & Influencer Marketing Projects: You’ll create campaigns across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn, learning how to manage influencer partnerships and measure engagement.
Web Analytics & Digital Tools: Training includes Google Analytics, SEO tools, and online advertising dashboards, giving you the ability to track and optimize campaigns.
Group Projects & Client Work: From Year 2 onwards, you’ll collaborate in teams to design digital strategies for real and virtual businesses, presenting solutions directly to clients.
Work Placement (Year 3): A full semester placement with a partner company allows you to gain industry experience, with the option to continue working over the summer.
Study Abroad Opportunities: Students can choose to spend a semester abroad, experiencing international marketing practices and expanding cultural awareness.
Business Incubation Centres: Access to TUS’s Innovation & Enterprise Centres supports entrepreneurial projects, giving you space and mentorship to develop start-up ideas.
Library & Research Facilities: The TUS library provides extensive access to marketing journals, case studies, and digital databases to support applied learning.
Industry Guest Lectures: Regular talks from marketing professionals and alumni keep you connected to current trends and career pathways.

This combination of app development, social media projects, analytics training, placements, and client collaborations ensures you graduate not only with academic knowledge but with the applied skills employers demand in today’s digital-first marketing industry.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Students in TUS’s BBus (Hons) in Business Studies (Marketing and Management) – Higher Certificate gain practical skills by working directly with the tools, projects, and placements that mirror the realities of the digital marketing industry. The program is deliberately hands-on, ensuring you graduate with both creative marketing expertise and technical know-how in analytics, app development, and social media strategy.

Here’s how experiential learning is built into the program:

Digital Tools & Software: Training includes industry-standard platforms such as Google Analytics, SEO tools, and social media dashboards, giving you the ability to track, measure, and optimize campaigns.
App & Web Development Projects: Students design and build mobile apps and websites, applying UX design and coding skills to real marketing solutions.
Influencer & Social Media Campaigns: You’ll run projects in influencer marketing and social media strategy, learning how to manage partnerships and measure engagement across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
Group Projects & Client Work: From Year 2 onwards, you’ll collaborate in teams to deliver digital strategies for real businesses, presenting solutions directly to clients.
Work Placement (Year 3): A full semester placement with a partner company allows you to gain industry experience, with the option to continue working over the summer.
Study Abroad Opportunities: Students can spend a semester abroad, experiencing international marketing practices and expanding cultural awareness.
Business Incubation Centres: Access to TUS’s Innovation & Enterprise Centres supports entrepreneurial projects, giving you mentorship and facilities to develop start-up ideas.
Library & Research Facilities: The TUS library provides extensive access to marketing journals, case studies, and digital databases to support applied learning.
Industry Guest Lectures: Regular talks from marketing professionals and alumni keep you connected to current trends and career pathways.

This combination of digital tools, app development, influencer projects, placements, and client collaborations ensures you graduate not only with academic knowledge but with the applied skills employers demand in today’s digital-first marketing industry.