Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Project Management (Built Environment)

Program Overview

The Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Project Management (Built Environment) from Griffith College equips professionals in the built environment with essential project management and entrepreneurial skills. This part-time program covers project management tools and techniques, planning and building control, and entrepreneurship within the industry. Graduates can pursue careers as project managers, construction managers, architects, engineers, and entrepreneurs in the built environment sector.

Program Outline

Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Project Management (Built Environment)

Degree Overview:

Key objectives:

• Equip learners with the fundamental concepts and practices of project management and business planning specifically within the Built Environment field.
• Introduce and explore the basics of entrepreneurship within the context of this field, enabling learners to consider, create, and grow entrepreneurial ventures both within existing organizations and in start-ups.

Additional details:

• This course is offered as a part-time program, designed to minimize disruption to the working day.
• The program is delivered through a combination of online lectures and on-campus workshops, held in the evenings and weekends.
• Graduates of this certificate can progress directly to the Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Project Management (Built Environment) upon completion, or within five years of their graduation.

Outline:

The program is comprised of three core modules, each carrying 10 ECTS credits:

• Entrepreneurship I: Focuses on exploring learners' entre/intrapreneurial aspirations and abilities by examining entrepreneurial theory, research, and processes.
It introduces the learner to various variables that need consideration when exploring possibilities as an owner/manager of a business or as an employee within a company.
• Project Management - Tools and Techniques: Provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of the role and various tasks of a project manager within the building industry.
It also focuses on developing learners' awareness of the skills and competencies required within the project team. This module equips learners with leadership and direction skills necessary for project management, enabling them to fully appreciate the challenges organizations face in the dynamic and changing built environments.
• Planning and Building Control: Provides learners with an overview of the legal and statutory requirements relevant to the built environment.
The module focuses on Irish law as the primary context, but also highlights and discusses various aspects of European law relevant to the sector. This ensures learners gain a comprehensive understanding of the crucial legal aspects affecting building industry businesses operating in Ireland and the European Union.

Course Schedule:

• This part-time program runs two evenings per week, Tuesday and Thursday, from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm.
• Additionally, it includes 5 Saturdays from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm, spread over 10 weeks.

Careers:

Graduates of this program can pursue various career paths within the built environment, such as:

• Project Manager
• Construction Manager
• Site Manager
• Quantity Surveyor
• Architect
• Engineer
• Building Surveyor
• Facilities Manager
• Development Manager
• Entrepreneur

Other:

Additional program highlights:

• Designed to meet the industry's demanded skills.
• Provides a solid foundation for individuals seeking career advancement, aspiring entrepreneurs, and those looking to upskill or return to the workplace.
• Fosters an understanding of the legal and professional environment and associated requirements relevant to the built environment.
• Explores entre/intrapreneurial aspirations and abilities through examination of entrepreneurial theory, research, and processes.
• Provides a friendly and approachable learning environment with expert faculty.
• Friendly and approachable staff (experts in their fields) provide a supportive learning environment.