In contrast to general business courses, our course is designed for forward-thinking creative professionals offering a unique mix of four key modules, worth 5 ECTS each, tailored to help you thrive in the ever-evolving creative industries. 

1. The course begins by exploring Entrepreneurship for Creative Professionals, developing the skills to lead your business with confidence, vision, and innovation.  
2. Next, you will learn how to gain essential business insights in Accounting and Finance for the Creative Industries, equipping you with the financial tools and understanding needed to manage resources effectively and support sustainable growth. 
3. The course then reviews principles of Ethics, Law, and Sustainability for Creative Professionals, enabling you to navigate the complexities of the creative business landscape with awareness and accountability.  
4. Finally, you will learn to drive innovation and adapt to change with Business Design for Strategic Transformation, where you will develop strategies for future-proofing your creative enterprise. 

Together, these modules will empower you to unify your passion, potential, and practice into a successful, sustainable future. 

Each module will have specific industry experiences. You will be paired with a business mentor to support you through your learning journey. Where possible/appropriate, the mentor will be from your own creative sector.  

Field trips and networking events will form part of the overall experience.  

Planned Industry Engagements include: 

• Module 1: Pitching + Brand Workshop Specialist 

• Module 2: Briefing from Accountancy Firm  

• Module 3: Creative Sector + Entertainment Law Specialist 

• Module 4: Briefings from funding bodies and a final pitching opportunity with a panel of industry experts 

You will be assessed based on a final business plan/strategy for an existing or new business/venture and supported by your work across all the modules. 

Delivery is blended with online weekly lectures (Wednesday evenings) and intensive in-person sessions (Saturdays) to allow you to continue your usual projects and activities whilst also developing your business strategy and future aims.

Module 1:

• Wednesday evenings | 6.30pm – 9pm: 11th December 2024; 8th, 15th, 22nd + 29th January 2025

• Weekend Workshop | 10am – 3pm: 11th January 2025

Module 2:

• Wednesday evenings | 6.30pm – 9pm: 5th, 12th, 19th + 26th February

• Weekend Workshops | 10am – 3pm: 8th + 22nd February

Module 3:

• Wednesday evenings | 6.30pm – 9pm: 5th, 12th + 26th March; 2nd April

• Weekend Workshops | 10am – 3pm: 8th March + 5th April

Module 4:

• Wednesday evenings | 6.30pm – 9pm: 30th April; 7th, 14th, 21st + 28th May; 4th June
• Weekend Workshop | 10am – 3pm: 17th May

Capstone Weekend:

28th June 2025 (TBC)

Desktop/laptop, camera, microphone and reliable wi-fi connection for the online classes.

We welcome applications from people with an established or emergent creative career at least 3-5 years post-graduation. 

This course is suitable for those who have an undergraduate qualification of 2nd Class Honours or higher at Honours Degree level. 

Applicants without a Level 8 qualification may be considered provided they can demonstrate Honours Degree equivalence which can be verified through the RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) process. 

You will be required to submit on the IADT application form: 

• A letter of intent / personal statement  
• A CV
• Details of one referee 

 You may be called for interview. 

This programme, co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union is offered as a pilot for creative professionals at a special CCIS partnership rate of €950 (normally the fee for this course would be €2500) who meet the following criteria:

1. Applicants are not in receipt of a:
   a) bursary
   b) grant aid
   c) a scholarship
2. Applicants must be resident in the Republic of Ireland and not participating on a CE scheme or in receipt of Unemployment Benefit.