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Course Details

Course Code(s):
FI6052
Available:
Part-Time
Intake:
Autumn/Fall
Course Start Date:
Autumn 2025
Duration:
9 Weeks
Award:
University Certificate of Study
Qualification:
6 ECTS @ NFQ level 9
Faculty: Kemmy Business School
Course Type: Professional/Flexible, Online
Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.

Contact(s):

Name: Dr Fergal O'Brien
Address: Accounting & Finance Email: Fergal.G.OBrien@ul.ie Telephone: +353-61-202718

for more information or to be notified when applications are open.

Brief Description

This course qualifies for 50% funding under the HCI Micro-Credential Course Learner Subsidy. Check fees section for details and eligibility.   Please Note:   Applicants may only apply for and receive, one subsidised course per semester. 

Please ensure you enter the Module Code above when applying for this module. Applications without this cannot be processed. You may apply for more than one module under the same application.

Module DescriptionModule CodeNFQ LevelECTS CreditsStart DateCost
Corporate Airline FinancesFI605296TBC€1,500

Course commencement is subject to internal validation and approval.

This micro-credential represents a single module within a larger further award (eg. Certificate, Diploma, Masters). By taking this micro-credential you may be eligible to apply for a credit exemption should you progress to study for a further award.

The programmes associated with this MicroCred are: 

 

The objectives of this module are to develop students understanding of: 

  • Fundamental concepts required to engage in finance as a discipline                                                                                                                    
  • Key issues in corporate finance related to the airline industry                                                                                                                    
  • The relationship between financial decision making and an airlines overall corporate strategy    

Learning outcomes:  

On the successful completion of this module participants will be able to: 

 

Cognitive: 

 

  • Describe and assess the issues involved in corporate finance decision-making.                               â€¯                                 
  • Apply capital investment appraisal techniques to assist in project appraisal and capital budgeting.                        
  • Analyse risk scenarios and apply financial techniques to manage risk.                              
  • Identify fundamental financial techniques to manage foreign currency, interest rate movements and fuel price risk exposures.                                                                                                                     
  • Develop an appreciation of and make informed decisions regarding matters such as an airlines agency issues, investment analysis, cost of capital, capital structure, real options, and mergers and acquisitions. 

 

Affective: 

  • Acknowledge how corporate social responsibility and sustainability issues apply to air transport. 

 

Assessment:   

There is no final exam for this module. You will be assessed through 1-2 continuous skill-based assignments, provided by your lecturer.

The programme is open to managers and supervisors from a variety of disciplines or those aspiring to a managerial role with three to five years organisational experience in a relevant field.   

Completion of an NFQ level 8 qualification or equivalent is required. 

Entry requirements are established to ensure the learner can engage with the course material and assessments, at a level suitable to their needs, and the academic requirements of the module. By applying to this micro-credential, you are confirming that you have reviewed and understand any such requirements, and that you meet the eligibility criteria for admission.

Successful completion of this module does not automatically qualify you for entry into a further award. All programme applicants must meet the entry requirements listed if applying for a further award.

€1,500&²Ô²ú²õ±è;

HCI Fees Subsidy - Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria can qualify for 50% funding subject to the availability of places. To clarify eligibility please go to  

 If you do not qualify for the HCI Fees Subsidy you may apply for Aviation Skillnet funding.

Eligible companies and individuals can secure a 25% contribution towards course fees.  For funding information only, you or your employer should contact Maeve O Neill, at 061 423 622 or maeve@icbe.ie , to confirm that you are eligible for support. Subject to terms and conditions.

 *Please note you can only avail of one of these funding streams simultaneously*

Please click here for information on funding and scholarships.