TUS Flexible Learning

Build your skills with flexible, part-time courses supported by Skillnet funding.

TUS Flexible Learning offers a range of industry-focused programmes in aviation, engineering, automotive technology, manufacturing and quality assurance. Funding support is available through participating Skillnet networks, with the percentage subsidy varying by course and learner eligibility.

**Aviation courses**

• Aircraft Leasing, Level 7
• Aircraft Lease Transition Project and Data Management, Level 7
• Part 21 Design Technician, Level 7
• Aircraft Lease Transition Financials, Level 7
• Aircraft Records Technician, Level 7
• Continued Airworthiness Management Organisation, Level 7
• Aircraft Engine Management, Level 7

These 10-week, part-time programmes are delivered in Shannon, with courses beginning from September 2026.

**Engineering and automotive courses**

• Electrical Technology, Bachelor of Engineering, Level 7
• Manufacturing Technology, Bachelor of Engineering, Level 7
• Electric Vehicle Technology, Level 7
• Heavy Vehicle Diagnostics: Bus and Truck, Level 7
• Advanced Vehicle Diagnostics and Electrical Systems, Level 7
• CNC Machining of Materials
• Computer Aided Manufacturing of Materials

Courses are delivered through flexible blended learning or at the TUS Coonagh Campus in Limerick.

**Quality assurance**

• Quality Management and Statistics, Level 9, 20 ECTS

Skillnet funding can significantly reduce the cost of professional development. The exact subsidy available varies across courses and participating networks.

Explore the courses, check your eligibility and find the funding available for your chosen programme at https://tus.ie/flexible-learning/midwest/skillnet-funded-programmes/

Ready to complete your honours degree in Business?

The Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business at TUS is a Level 8, 60 ECTS add-on degree designed for learners who already hold a Level 7 Bachelor of Business qualification and want to progress to honours degree level.

Delivered fully online and part-time over 1 year, this programme supports learners in developing advanced business, analytical, communication and problem-solving skills for a changing business environment.

Learners will explore areas such as financial performance management, strategic marketing, decision-making and business analytics, strategy, business ethics and sustainability, managing people and organisational change.

With a strong applied focus, the programme supports learners in developing a more critical understanding of how different business functions connect across organisations.

Start date: 14 September 2026

Delivery: Online, part-time

Duration: 1 year

Fee: €2,500

Entry requirement: Level 7 Bachelor of Business qualification

Applications close: 28 August 2026 at 5pm

Apply now at tus.ie/flexible

Ready to take the next step in your management and leadership career?

The Masters of Business Administration at TUS is a contemporary, industry-informed MBA designed for current and aspiring middle and senior managers working in a rapidly changing business environment.

Delivered fully online and part-time, this Level 9 programme supports experienced professionals in developing strategic, digital, ethical and analytical leadership skills while continuing to work.

Across the MBA pathway, learners explore key areas including strategic management, finance, economics, operations, sustainable supply chain management, global talent management, data-driven decision-making, business intelligence, AI, automation, robotics, corporate governance, risk management, organisational psychology and sustainable corporate citizenship.

With applied projects, case studies, consultancy-style assessments and reflective practice, this programme is designed to help learners connect theory directly to real workplace challenges.

Start date: 14 September 2026

Delivery: Online, part-time

Duration: 2 years

Fee: €8,750 per annum

Qualification: Masters of Business Administration, Level 9, 120 ECTS

Applications close: 28 August 2026 at 5pm

Apply now at tus.ie/flexible

Elevate your career with our diverse range of Part-Time Online business programmes..

Whether you're seeking short courses, undergraduate degrees, or postgraduate diplomas, we offer programmes designed to enhance your skills and expertise. Explore our options and find the perfect fit for your professional journey.

**Upskilling opportunities for teachers in Ireland**

Develop your leadership, management and innovation skills with flexible online study at TUS.

Choose from:

**MA in Educational Innovation, Management and Leadership**
Level 9 | 90 ECTS | 2 years | Online

**Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management Practice and Leadership in Education**
Level 9 | 20 ECTS | 1 semester | Online

Designed for teachers and education professionals who want to strengthen their leadership practice, progress their careers and contribute to positive change within education.

Learn more and apply now https://tus.ie/flexible-learning/our-courses/

Have a business idea, or interested in understanding how entrepreneurship works in Ireland?

The Certificate in Applied Entrepreneurship and the Irish Enterprise Ecosystem at TUS is designed for adult learners who want to explore the entrepreneurial journey in a practical and reflective way.

This Level 6, 10 ECTS programme supports learners in developing an entrepreneurial mindset, identifying opportunities, shaping ideas, building value propositions and understanding possible pathways to commercialisation.

Learners will also explore the challenges entrepreneurs face, how business ideas develop, and the support mechanisms available within Ireland’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Start date: 14 September 2026

Delivery: Online, part-time

Duration: 12 weeks

Fee: €700

Applications close: 28 August 2026 at 5pm

Apply now at https://tus.ie/courses/applied-entrepreneurship-and-the-irish-enterprise-ecosystem-certificate-l6-10-ects/

Build new skills with 80% funding

A range of TUS Flexible Learning micro-credentials has been approved for 80% funding through the Micro-Credential Learner Fee Subsidy.

These short, flexible courses are designed to help learners develop skills in areas including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, sustainability, engineering, data analytics, hospitality and the built environment.

Courses approved for funding include:

Artificial Intelligence and Technology
• Certificate in AI and Emerging Technologies, Level 6, 10 ECTS
• Certificate in Generative AI and Large Language Models, Level 9, 5 ECTS
• Certificate in Prompt Engineering for Generative AI, Level 6, 5 ECTS
• Certificate in the Legal, Social and Ethical Implications of AI, Level 9, 5 ECTS
• Certificate in Data Mining and Machine Learning, Level 9, 10 ECTS

Cybersecurity
• Certificate in Cybersecurity Essentials, Level 6, 5 ECTS
• Certificate in Fundamentals of Cybersecurity, Level 6, 10 ECTS

Sustainability and the Built Environment
• Certificate in Arts in Futures Thinking for Sustainability, Level 9, 10 ECTS
• Certificate in Design for Sustainability and Circular Economies, Level 9, 10 ECTS
• Certificate in Engineering in Sustainable Product and Process Development, Level 9, 10 ECTS
• Certificate in Science in Decarbonisation Solutions for the Built Environment, Level 9, 20 ECTS

Engineering and Data
• Certificate in Engineering in Data Analytics and Prediction, Level 9, 10 ECTS
• Certificate in Engineering in Fundamentals of Digital Design and SolidWorks CAD, Level 6, 10 ECTS
• Certificate in Science in Project Design Control and Risk Management, Level 9, 20 ECTS

Hospitality
• Certificate in Café and Restaurant Operations, Level 6, 10 ECTS

The subsidy is available to eligible applicants living full-time in the Republic of Ireland who meet the relevant residency, nationality or visa and course entry requirements.

Funding places are limited and are generally allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Apply at: https://springboardcourses.ie/

Working in a school or educational setting and looking to develop your leadership practice?

The Certificate in Applied Management Practice and Leadership in Education at TUS is designed for education professionals who want to strengthen their professional knowledge, practical skills and critical understanding of leadership and management in schools and educational centres.

This Level 9, 20 ECTS programme is grounded in reflective practice and supports learners in applying contemporary leadership and management theory to real educational contexts.

Learners will explore evidence-informed decision-making, collaborative leadership and continuous professional development, with a focus on applying learning to authentic workplace scenarios.

Start date: 14 September 2026

Delivery: Online, part-time

Duration: 12 weeks

Fee: €1,600

Apply now at tus.ie/flexible

Looking to move into a senior or strategic role in procurement, logistics or supply chain management?

The Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Sustainable Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management at TUS is a Level 8 add-on degree designed for professionals who want to build advanced capability across modern supply chain operations.

Delivered fully online and part-time, this 1-year programme reflects the realities of today’s supply chains, where organisations must respond to global disruption, regulatory pressure, digital transformation and growing sustainability demands.

Learners will explore intelligent technologies in procurement and supply chains, global supply chain management, decision-making and business analytics, business ethics and sustainability, regulatory compliance, and strategic ex*****on.

With a strong applied and work-focused approach, this programme supports learners in connecting theory to real organisational challenges while developing the skills needed for senior procurement, logistics and supply chain roles.

Start date: 14 September 2026

Delivery: Online, part-time

Duration: 1 year

Fee: €2,500

Applications close: 28 August 2026 at 5pm

Apply now at tus.ie/flexible

Develop the skills to manage high-quality residential energy retrofit projects with the Higher Diploma in Residential Energy Retrofit Management at TUS.

This Level 8 programme is designed for building professionals who want to strengthen their knowledge of energy-efficient retrofit, current Irish Building Regulations and the delivery of greener, more sustainable buildings.

Graduates will be equipped to support Ireland’s climate action and energy targets while responding to growing demand for trusted expertise across the residential retrofit sector.

• Higher Diploma, Level 8
• 60 ECTS
• Part-time and blended
• 1.5 years
• Starts 9 September 2026
• DASBE funded for 2026

Register your interest today: https://tus.ie/courses/hdip-residentail-energy-retrofit-management/