Program Overview
This innovative program standardizes knowledge and skills in organizational behavior for individuals in similar roles within an organization, empowering them to enhance their and their teams' performance. Through modules in work and organizational behavior, personal effectiveness, and emerging organizational priorities, students develop problem-solving, decision-making, and emotional intelligence skills essential in dynamic organizational settings. Delivered part-time according to specific organizational needs, the program utilizes work-based learning and mentoring to ensure seamless transfer of knowledge from the classroom to the workplace.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This innovative programme aims to create a standardised level of knowledge and skills for people in similar roles within one organisation in terms of understanding individual, team, and organisational behaviour and how this impacts performance. Through a better understanding of key organisational behaviour principles and concepts, students will be empowered to enhance both their own performance and that of their teams. Students will also be upskilled in a range of key areas such as problem-solving, decision-making, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence so that they are better equipped to perform their role effectively in a dynamic organisational setting where flexibility, agility, and resilience are required.
Outline:
The modules for the Certificate are as follows:
- AD2040 Introduction to Work and Organisational Behaviour (10 credits)
- AD2041 Key Skills for Personal Effectiveness at Work (10 credits)
- AD2042 Emerging Organisation Priorities: Putting Learning into Practice (10 credits)
Teaching:
This programme is delivered on a part-time basis for client organisations in accordance with their specific requirements. The programme can be delivered onsite in their organisation, on campus in UCC, online or a combination of any of these modes. Work-based learning and mentoring is also utilised in the programmes to ensure the swift transfer of learning from the classroom to the workplace.
Other:
Modern organisations can be complex and ever-changing. This course will give students the knowledge and skills to enhance their performance at work and flourish in challenging organisational settings.
University College Cork
Overview:
University College Cork (UCC) is a public research university located in Cork, Ireland. It is a constituent university of the National University of Ireland (NUI). UCC offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines.
Services Offered:
Student Support:
UCC provides a range of support services for students, including academic advising, career counseling, and mental health services.Library:
The Boole Library offers extensive resources, including books, journals, and online databases.Campus Life:
UCC offers a vibrant campus life with numerous student clubs, societies, and sports teams.Accommodation:
UCC provides on-campus accommodation options for students.International Office:
The International Office supports international students with visa applications, cultural adjustment, and other services.Adult Continuing Education:
UCC offers a variety of programs for adult learners, including evening classes and online courses.Continuing Professional Development:
UCC provides professional development opportunities for working professionals.Micro-credentials:
UCC offers micro-credentials in various fields, allowing students to gain specific skills and knowledge.Scholarships and Prizes:
UCC offers a range of scholarships and prizes to support students financially.Transition-In Programme:
UCC provides a transition-in program for students who are new to higher education.Graduate Attributes:
UCC focuses on developing graduate attributes such as critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.Student Life and Campus Experience:
UCC offers a vibrant campus experience with a strong sense of community. Students can participate in a wide range of activities, including sports, clubs, societies, and events. The campus is located in a beautiful setting, with easy access to the city of Cork.
Key Reasons to Study There:
World-class Education:
UCC is renowned for its high-quality education and research.Strong Academic Programs:
UCC offers a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines.Vibrant Campus Life:
UCC provides a vibrant campus life with numerous opportunities for students to get involved.Beautiful Location:
UCC is located in a beautiful setting, with easy access to the city of Cork.International Reputation:
UCC is a globally recognized university with a strong international reputation.Academic Programs:
UCC offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including:
- Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
- Business and Law
- Engineering and Science
- Medicine and Health Sciences
- Education
- Music
Other:
- UCC is committed to sustainability and has been recognized as the world's first green campus.
- UCC is a member of the National University of Ireland (NUI).
- UCC has a strong research focus and is home to a number of research centers and institutes.
- UCC is a popular choice for international students, with a large international student population.
Entry Requirements:
- Age: Applicants must be over 21 years of age by 1 January of the year of application.
- Qualifications:
- Hold a level 6 qualification or equivalent.
- OR
- Have a minimum of two years’ relevant work experience as deemed appropriate by the programme Academic Director.
- RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning): Applications are also welcome from candidates who do not meet the prescribed academic entry requirements, but who can demonstrate sufficient prior experiential learning as deemed relevant and appropriate by the programme team in accordance with UCC’s policy on RPL (examples may include but are not exclusive to supervisory, team leadership, and people management experience).
