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Business Studies - Advanced - Pre-University

PLC Post Leaving Cert
6M4985 6M5013

Students will learn about the administration skills required to do their job to a high standard and to supervise others within the administration department. The overall aim of the course is to provide the student with the opportunity to acquire the skills and competence to work independently or in a supervisory capacity and administrative role in the private, public or voluntary sector. These qualifications can be used to gain advanced entry to degree programmes in third level institutes.

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 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) Major QQI Level 6 NFQ
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Dunboyne
Attendance Options:
Full time
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Course provider

Duration

1 year

Entry Requirements

− Level 5 in a related discipline
− Mature applicants
− Equivalent qualifications

Careers / Further progression

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the Level 6 programme can apply for advanced entry to Level 7 or 8 degrees at universities and technological universities nationwide. Alternatively, they may enter the workforce in business or marketing roles. The Pre-University Business option supports progression to institutions such as Maynooth University, TCD, UCD, NCI, TUS, TU Dublin (all campuses), DCU, and DkIT. Business graduates can also apply for one of over 175 QQI places in First Arts at Maynooth University.

Higher Education Pathways

DKIT: DK816 Business (Level 8), DK710 Business and Management (Level 7)

DCU: DC111 Business Studies (Level 8)

TU Dublin: TU903 Business and Management (Level 8), TU772 Business (Level 7)

TU Dublin Aungier Street: TU965 International Business and Languages (Level 8, 4 Years)

TCD: TR081 BESS – Business, Economics and Social Studies BESS (Level 8)

Maynooth University: MH404 Business (Level 8)

UCD: DN650 Commerce (Level 8)

DCU: DC240 Marketing Innovation and Technology (MINT) (Level 8),

DC110 International Business (Level 8), DC189 Global Challenges (Level 8, DC112/113/114/116 Global Business (Level 8) DC231 International Relations (Level 8)

NCI: NC009 Business (Level 8)

TU Dublin Blanchardstown: TU902 Business (Level 8)

Maynooth University: MH412 Business and Sports Science (Level 8), MH101 Arts (Level 8)

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

SUSI Grant
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students for level 5 and level 6 courses in Dunboyne College of Further Education. For more information visit www.susi.ie

If you hold a QQI Level 5 Business award, this Level 6 course offers the chance to advance your business knowledge and skills. It prepares students for roles in administration and supervision across private, public, and voluntary sectors. With strong demand for business skills in the workplace, graduates will be equipped to manage administrative tasks effectively and lead within an office environment. The qualification can also provide advanced entry to degree programmes in third-level institutions.

The following modules will be offered subject to availability or demand and are subject to change.

Business Management
Communications
Work Experience
Administration Practice
Spreadsheets
Word Processing
Payroll Manual and Computerised
Supervisory Management Book-keeping

6M4985 - Business
6M5013 - Administration

CERTIFICATION
Level 6 Business Studies 6M4985 or Level 6 Administration 6M5013

Dunboyne Business Park, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, A86 FH01

Phone: (01) 8026577
Email: DunboyneCollege@LMETB.ie
www.dunboynecollege.ie

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Dunboyne
Attendance Options:
Full time
Apply to:
Course provider