Expand+This one-year course is a ideal entry level qualification for all aspects of the business world. There is a large demand for people with Business skills in the world of work. This course also gives students an opportunity to study the area of sales ...

Hide-This one-year course is a ideal entry level qualification for all aspects of the business world. There is a large demand for people with Business skills in the world of work. This course also gives students an opportunity to study the area of sales and marketing and progress to the world of work or third level. Marketing is a specialised area within the business world that could lead to a long and rewarding career. Either of these qualifications can be used to progress to certificate and degree programmes in I.T. colleges or universities.

There is now a QQI Level 6 Certificate available in this area. Major award in eBusiness also available

Expand+The college welcomes adults over 23 who wish to return to education and who wish to retrain in new skills and technologies. A meeting is arranged before the academic year starts, this gives the student an opportunity to meet other mature students and...

Hide-The college welcomes adults over 23 who wish to return to education and who wish to retrain in new skills and technologies. A meeting is arranged before the academic year starts, this gives the student an opportunity to meet other mature students and to become familiar with the college.

We also organise lunchtime meetings and refreshments for mature students on a regular basis.
A special study skills seminar is run for mature students in the first few weeks of college. Mature students are encouraged to attend these once-off meetings even if it means missing class as they will help students to adjust to college life. Students are encouraged to visit the student support office regularly.

Expand+Maintenance Grants
Students who are entering an approved full-time Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) course for the first time in 2017/2018 or who are already attending approved PLC courses are eligible to apply for a maintenance grant. This grant does...

Hide-Maintenance Grants
Students who are entering an approved full-time Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) course for the first time in 2017/2018 or who are already attending approved PLC courses are eligible to apply for a maintenance grant. This grant does not cover the cost of registration or examination fees. It is a maintenance grant paid each month directly into the student’s bank account.

Students apply for the PLC Maintenance Grant at www.susi.ie. It is not necessary for students to know the exact course they will be attending in September in order to apply for a PLC Maintenance Grant. The initial decision regarding the grant is based solely on income. The PLC Maintenance Grant is a means tested grant. This involves an assessment of the earnings in the family (parents and candidate). Students over 23 years of age in the year of entry to the course who are living outside the family home will be assessed on their income and that of their spouse (if applicable).

Please check with the following web addresses for the final dates for grant applications.
All information on www.studentfinance.ie or on www.susi.ie

Expand+Graduates may pursue a diploma or degree in many Universities or IT colleges around the country or, alternatively, may seek immediate employment in a range of business or marketing concerns. There are now a large range of certificates, ordinary and ...

Hide-Graduates may pursue a diploma or degree in many Universities or IT colleges around the country or, alternatively, may seek immediate employment in a range of business or marketing concerns. There are now a large range of certificates, ordinary and honours degree courses available to graduates on the newly expanded QQI links programme.

The Pre University Business option will allow students to progress to universities like NUI Maynooth, UCD, DCU and DIT to pursue business, marketing, finance or commerce options. For example, DIT have many places on all of their business programmes and 450 in total in the college. Business graduates can also access the 83 places in First Arts in Maynooth University.