Business with Tourism
If you are enthusiastic about working in the business operations of the travel and hospitality sectors, this course offers you a wide range of career options.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
A student over 16 years seeking entry to this programme does not need a previous formal qualification. Should the student have previous qualifications, one of the following may be advantageous for admission to the programme:
- Leaving Certificate/LCA
- QQI Level 4 Award
- Mature applicants welcome
- If English is not your first language you may be asked to complete an English assessment
- Students who may not have formal academic requirements but who have the ability to successfully participate on the course will be considered. (RPL Recognition of Prior Learning)
Careers / Further progression
Careers/Progression
On completing this award, students secure employment in areas such as business administration, customer service, hotel and hospitality sectors, and tourism businesses.
This QQI award also provides progression routes to further third level studies in the business and tourism sectors.
TU Hospitality Management
[Grangegorman Campus] TU745
TU International Hospitality and Tourism Management
[Tallaght Campus] TU746
TU Tourism Management
[Grangegorman Campus] TU747
TU International Hospitality and Tourism Management
[Tallaght Campus] TU951
TU International Hospitality Management
[Grangegorman Campus)TU952
TU Tourism & Digital Marketing
(Grangegorman Campus) TU953
TU Event Management
(Grangegorman Campus) TU954
Business Studies (International Hotel Management)
GY261-Based in Shannon (O6 LCE Mathematics required)
Further information
Start Date: September 2026.
Registration Fee: €100 / Course Materials: €50 / €200 for non QQI additional certification.
Student Grants
Eligible students can apply for a SUSI Grant to assist with course costs. Please contact SUSI.ie for further information.
View https://www.cathalbrughafet.ie/general-information for other grants and supports.
Apply online. Please see "Application Weblink" above.
Business with Tourism (Cathal Brugha Campus).
How Will I Learn?
You will have a mixture of classroom-based modules, presentation skills and role play practice. You will have opportunities to develop skills such as teamwork, communications and time management. You will be expected to complete assignments and exams throughout the year. Course work will consist of a combination of onsite & online learning. Visits are also arranged to businesses and events during the academic the year.
Certification: QQI Level 5 Award in Business Administration 5M2468.
Location of course - Cathal Brugha Campus Marlborough Street
Tourism Principles & Practice
Principles and Practice of Selling
Customer Service
Reception & Front Office Skills
Word Processing
Personal & Professional Development
Tourism Information & Administration
Travel Agency Service Skills
Cabin Crew Operations
French/Spanish (option)
*Please note the modules listed may vary occasionally.
A full Award is granted on passing the relevant eight components. You will be assessed throughout and at the end of the year (Continuous Assessment). On successful completion of each component, you will be awarded a Pass, a Merit or a Distinction grade.
5M2468 - Business Administration
Cathal Brugha FET Campus
76 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, D01 X8V0
T: 01 533 7126
E: info@kmcfe.cdetb.ie
Enquiries: miriam.gargan@marino.cdetb.ie