Business & Management
This course is designed to build strong business management skills which are critical in either starting or running a business.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 or 2 years full-time. 5 days per week.
Entry Requirements
• You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award.
• Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and other applicants without the formal entry requirements will be assessed individually for suitability.
Direct applications to Year 2 are welcome from holders of a QQI Level 5 in Business or equivalent.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this course, you can pursue careers in a range of areas including:
• General Management
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing/Sales Executive
• Events/Project Management
Progression
If you want to get a degree, then you can apply through the CAO system for entry into courses in the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme such as:
• BSc in Business and Management (TU903) or BSc in Human Resource Management (TU906), Technological University Dublin [City]
• Bachelor in Business Studies – Business and Management (MH404) Maynooth University
• Bachelor of Commerce (DN650) University College Dublin
• BA (Hons) in Business(TR081) Economics & Social Studies (BESS), Trinity College Dublin
• Bachelor of Business Studies (DC111) Dublin City University
• BA in Accounting & Finance (DC115) Dublin City University
After Year 2, you can apply for Advanced Entry to 2nd year of the following courses:
• Bachelor of Business (Hons) – Entrepreneurship & Management or Entrepreneurship (DL801) IADT, Dún Laoghaire
• BA (Hons) in Business (NC009) or BA (Hons) in Human Resource Management (NC005) National College of Ireland
Further information
Start Date: 14/09/2026.
Student Financial Support
The range of schemes and measures available to assist students in Further Education Colleges include the:
Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)
Back To Education Allowance (BTEA)
Maintenance Grant Scheme
Fund For Students With Disabilities
Other Funding
PLC Bursary for Displaced Persons (Ukraine) Scheme 2023
www.studentfinance.ie provides comprehensive and user-friendly information on the range of financial support schemes and programmes available to full-time further and higher education students.
You can apply online. Click on the “Application Weblink” above. You will need to have your PPS number and an email address to complete the application.
Would you like the challenge of a career in management? Do you enjoy working with people in a dynamic environment? Are you confident, have a positive attitude and good communication skills? Can you see yourself running your own business? With a thriving economy, there are many opportunities in management roles for those with the right skill set. This course is designed to build strong business management skills which are critical in either starting or running a business. This course also offers progression links to third level in Business and Management Degree programmes.
What will I study?
Year 1: Certificate in Business Studies
• Accounting
• Mathematics
• Applied Economics
• Business Law
• Entrepreneurial Skills
• Marketing Practice
• Spreadsheet Methods
• Work Experience
Year 2: Advanced Certificate in Management
• Strategic Management
• Business Management
• Finance
• Leadership
• Marketing Communications
• Human Resources Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Work Experience
Assessment and Certification
• This course is certified by QQI
• Assessment is based on a combination of assignments and exams.
• After Year 1, you will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Business Studies (5M2102).
• After Year 2, you will be awarded a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Management (6M4587).
5M2102 - Business Studies.
6M4587 - Management.
Dublin College Blackrock,
Main Street,
Blackrock,
Co Dublin,
A94 X383
t: +353 1 2889717
e: office@bfei.ie