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IBAT College Dublin, Atlantic Technological University cement strategy partnership

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March, 2024, saw IBAT College Dublin and Atlantic Technological University (ATU), cement a unique strategy partnership, following their 2023 July signing agreement.

An historic, educational first of a kind, in Ireland, a private public-partnership initially saw IBAT launch two master’s programmes, a MSc in Business Management and an MSc in Marketing at its campuses in Dublin.

In addition to the master’s degree, IBAT launched ATU’s Access for Higher Education programme, to provide a supportive educational environment which will prepare students academically for a full-time undergraduate degree.

The day began with guests meeting MSc in Marketing and Certificate in Access for Higher Education students on campus.

Aaron Etingen, Executive Chairman and Founder of GUS highlighted the importance of the IBAT/GUS partnership and the benefits of being a graduate in today’s labour force. He also encouraged the students present to contact him directly with any ideas or suggestions that they may have.

Elsewhere, Dr. Orla Flynn, President of ATU had an engaging and inspiring conversation on the profound impact of education and the significance of the strategic partnership between IBAT and ATU.

“The first cohort to come through can be quite challenging,” she said. “But you are pioneers and you’re paving the way for those students to come after you. I’m sure you will find many opportunities after the qualification as there has never been a partnership of this kind in Ireland. It is truly unique.“

The ATU and IBAT teams later convened at the iconic Shelbourne Hotel, where they enjoyed a lunch before proceeding to The Constitution Suite for the official signing ceremony.

This location holds immense historical significance, as it was the very room where The Constitution of The Irish Free State was signed in 1922. The symbolism of signing this document in such a significant space marks a pivotal moment for education on the island of Ireland, signifying a new era of collaboration and advancement.

Other attendees at IBAT included Boaz Arbel, Portfolio Managing Director; Nitin Gupta, Portfolio Managing Director; Dr. Brid Lane, Head of School; Dr.Finbarr Murphy, Registrar; Bharat Vaswani – Transformation & Strategic Partnership Director, and Mark Byrne, Managing Director IBAT.

IBAT College celebrates first conferring ceremony since 2019

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DUBLIN, 3 DECEMBER 2021: IBAT College Dublin, Ireland’s leading enterprise-focused third level institution has hosted its first conferring ceremony since 2019.

Joe Gorey, College Principal, welcomed the graduates, their families, lecturers, IBAT staff and governors of the college, Ms Breege O’Donoghue and Dr Frank McMahon to the ceremony with the latter delivering the keynote address, highlighting the significance of being an MBA graduate relative to any other business discipline graduate.

Addressing the graduates and their families, Gorey said: “Studying in a global pandemic is challenging and unsettling and requires even more sacrifices to be made. Yet tonight shows you succeeded and is a testament to your resilience and intellect. It was so important that this success was celebrated in a responsible manner.”

Elsewhere, Dr McMahon, who was a graduate of the first MBA programme in Ireland in UCD in 1967, also touched on the demands and rewards that led him to being an MBA graduate, citing lifelong learning and keeping in touch being pivotal. “Graduation is not the end, it is the beginning,” he said. “The word graduation comes from the Latin for a step. An important step of course, but only a step.”

Following the graduands becoming graduates a conferring ceremony at IBAT acknowledged the achievement of an exceptional student, Paul Faherty, who received the John Murtagh Memorial Award for not only his academic performance, but also for his engagement, interaction and support with fellow students, lecturers and staff.

A passionate and dedicated educationalist, John Murtagh lectured in IBAT College Dublin. John sadly passed away in 2016. His award recognises a student that exemplifies John’s qualities; value of learning, helping others, respecting all, trying your best and having fun while doing it.

After the conferring formalities, a reception was held giving all in attendance an opportunity to reacquaint with one another and for lecturers, staff and Governors to meet with the graduates and guests in an informal setting.

IBAT College’s Fredrick Street campus re-opens after nearly 600 days of teaching online

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DUBLIN, 22 NOVEMBER 2021: IBAT College Dublin, Ireland’s leading enterprise-focused third level institution, has celebrated the reopening of its Fredrick Street campus after almost 600 days of online classes.

Following the Government announcement that new students could be recruited, IBAT arranged a day of fun, with well-deserved gifts and refreshments for the students and teaching staff to welcome them back on campus.

“The challenges we faced were met with a can-do attitude and this sustained us over the extended period of closure,” says Joe Gorey, Principal at IBAT College. “So, it was with great enthusiasm we reopened our campus on the 26th and celebrated accordingly!

“We welcomed over 100 new students in the first two weeks alongside our 230 existing ones and over the coming months we expect our numbers to rise by sixty every week with a number of Brazilian and Mexican students joining us.”

IBAT will recruit over 40 new teachers and staff to meet this growth in student numbers.

Elsewhere, IBAT invited agents to tour the campus and launched its new interactive curriculum based on report inspections from the Accreditation and Co-ordination of English Language Services (ACELS), feedback collected from students and teachers’ surveys, and the academic team’s view on how to upgrade and update the teaching and learning experience.

The new programme blends the interactivity and cutting-edge aspects of online tools with the experience of traditional lessons. It also includes authentic learning materials, exit exam preparation and dedicated time for revision and testing of contents seen each week.

“We are delighted to be back on campus and working face-to-face with our team,” says Suzanne Roberts, Director of Studies at IBAT. “It’s great to see the classrooms alive with interaction once again and the smiling faces of our students and staff.”

Established in 2004, IBAT College Dublin offers undergraduate, postgraduate, English language courses and professional education within a state-of-the-art learning environment across a range of subject areas including business, accounting, ICT and management.

Skills gap analysis on Irish job market sees IBAT College launch four new diplomas

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IBAT College Dublin, Ireland’s leading enterprise-focused third level institution, has announced new diplomas for this year’s Autumn intake.

Launched following a thorough analysis of the skills gap in the Irish job market for working professionals, IBAT identified both the current demand and what prospective students would like the college to provide.

During the pandemic, the college has seen, in particular, increasing demand for short diploma courses, for both professional and personal interest, particularly in employment law and addiction studies. These programmes were launched following feedback from students

The Online Diploma in Addiction Studies will cover both traditional and contemporary theories of addiction, paying close attention to chemical, behavioural and technology addictions, while the Online Diploma in Employment Law provides students with an overview of the laws and regulations which, in turn, affect the relationship between employees and employers.

Joe Gorey, Principal at IBAT College says: “Here at IBAT, we are constantly reviewing our extensive list of diplomas. Following a comprehensive review, thorough analysis of the skills gap in the Irish job market for working professionals and feedback from our students, we are delighted to announce the launch of four new diploma courses.”

In addition to the online addiction studies and online employment law diplomas, IBAT has launched an Online Diploma in User Experience & User Interface (UX/UI) Design and a Diploma in Legal Studies. The former will provide learners with the ability to identify and match users’ needs with business and usability goals.

They will also learn how to apply conceptional and practical knowledge to solve real-word problems in interface design. The Diploma in Legal Studies will provide students with an understanding of the legal framework in which Irish businesses must operate.

“These courses will be delivered in September and October and we are confident they will help students to upskill in their chosen field of study,” says Gorey.

IBAT College Dublin expands curriculum, introduces Financial Trading courses

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IBAT College Dublin, Ireland’s leading enterprise-focused third level institution, has announced a partnership with the London Academy of Trading (LAT) to offer short financial trading courses to its Irish audience.

Courses being offered include Introduction to Financial Markets and Trading, Trading Skills, Advanced Trading and a new Cryptocurrency Trading course. The courses will provide extensive practical sessions while aiming to impart the essential skills required for trading real-time financial markets successfully.

Established in 2010, LAT is an award-winning institution that provides dedicated education on finance and trading-related subjects. The academy is accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) and its short courses are certified by Continuing
Professional Development (CPD).

As one of the largest providers of short diploma courses in business, management and IT, IBAT College Dublin seeks to proactively respond to the demand for upskilling and retraining within the Irish workforce. All of the courses seek to provide an industry-relevant, up-to-date syllabus reflecting the rapidly changing economy and teaching students the skills required for career success.

Commenting on the partnership, Joe Gorey, Principal at IBAT College Dublin says: “COVID-19 has redefined how individuals think about investing and we’ve witnessed a significant surge in the number of people joining the stock market at unprecedented rates – there is an increased risk appetite.

Through our partnership with LAT, we aim to leverage the growing interest and demand for financial trading by extending our portfolio of short, professional courses to working professionals who want to upgrade their skills for personal or professional use.

We have a team of experienced traders who provide students with essential tips while boosting their knowledge of the financial markets. We also offer a range of flexible study methods including teaching students how to trade online via live interactive classes, daily webinars and expert mentor support while using real-time trading platforms.”

Paddy Osborn, Managing Director and Academic Dean for London Academy of Trading added: “Demand for trading courses has never been greater, so we’re thrilled to be working with a prestigious institution such as IBAT to bring financial markets knowledge and trading skills to a wider audience. Many individuals dive into trading without really understanding the processes or risks involved, so our aim is to teach people how to interpret fundamental and technical analysis, as well as showing them how to control their emotions and manage risks when trading.”

Established in 2004, IBAT College Dublin offers undergraduate, postgraduate, English language courses and professional education within a state-of-the-art learning environment across a range of subject areas including business, accounting, ICT and management.