NCI Blog

Thinking about starting or going back to college? Or doing an evening course? September marks the beginning of a new academic cycle, and it’s not just the kids that are preparing themselves for the classroom.

Yes, returning to part-time study could be the best career decision you make. Certainly, improving your job prospects and earning more over the course of your career are valid reasons for doing a part-time course. But they’re not the only benefits: here are five you might not even have considered. You’ll Become More Popular Whether it’s a coffee after class, exchanging notes or just chatting to the people who sit beside you, one thing’s for sure: you’re going to meet new people. Because of the small class sizes at National College of Ireland, our graduates report that meeting a diverse group of new people with different life experiences is an unexpected benefit of studying part-time. And those new friends you’re making? They’re also a network of contacts, that will stand you in good stead as your careers progress.

We’re still feeling the effects of the financial crisis on the jobs market – but some of them could actually be working in your favour.

Mobile technology is one of the most rapidly changing and in demand areas of software development today – which makes it a tremendously exciting area in which to study or work.

An excellent question, and one we put to students, employers and lecturers on our course. Here are some of the things they told us.

Looking for a Dublin MBA? Rob Ward, NCI Director of Student Recruitment, shares his experiences. Each year at National College of Ireland we meet people at our open information evenings that are thinking about doing the MBA. They have heard it’s a well-regarded qualification, they want to take the next step in their career and they are often looking to get the broader more holistic or “CEO” perspective on the business. But at the same time they often have doubts. Will everyone in the class already be a leader, a captain of industry? Will I be out of my depth? What will the people in the programme be like and will I learn from them?

Searching for an MBA in Dublin, Ireland? As a qualification, the MBA is recognised and trusted worldwide. There are many options available to you in Ireland – we believe our MBA is different.

Want to get ahead in your career, change direction or stand out from the crowd? Give yourself the masters advantage! Along with the intellectual reward, achieving a masters qualification can enhance your career prospects by giving you that competitive edge. You’ll have more specialist knowledge, greater skills and a proven track record of working towards and achieving your goals. You can demonstrate that you have the determination and ability to succeed.