Business Studies - Pre-University Business
This one-year course is a great entry-level qualification for the business world, with strong demand for business skills in the job market. It covers sales and marketing, offering a pathway to employment or further study.
| 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
Entry Requirements
− Leaving Certificate
− Leaving Certificate Applied
− Mature applicants
− Equivalent qualifications
Careers / Further progression
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates can progress to degree courses at universities or technological universities nationwide or enter the workforce in business or marketing roles. The Pre-University Business course supports progression to institutions such as Maynooth University, TCD, UCD, NCI, TU Shannon, TU Dublin (Blanchardstown, Grangegorman, Tallaght), DCU, and Dundalk IT. Over 175 QQI places are also available in First Arts at Maynooth University.
Higher Education Pathways
DCU: DC111 Business Studies (Level 8, 3-4 Years), DC240 Marketing Innovation and Technology (MINT) (Level 8, 4 Years),
DC110 International Business (Level 8, 4 Years), DC189 Global Challenges (Level 8, 4 Years), DC112/113/114/116 Global Business (Level 8, 4 Years)
DC117 Aviation Management /with Pilot Studies (Level 8, 4 Years) DKIT: DK816 Business (Level 8, 4 Years)
TCD: TR081 BESS – Business, Economics and Social Studies BESS (Level 8, 4 Years)
Maynooth University: MH404 Business (Level 8, 3-4 Years), MH412 Business and Sports Science (Level 8, 4 Years), MH101 Arts (Level 8, 4 years)
UCD: DN650 Commerce (Level 8, 3-4
Years)
DCU: DC231 International Relations (Level 8, 4 Years)
TU Dublin Grangegorman: TU903 Business and Management (Level 8, 4 years)
TU Dublin Aungier Street: TU965 International Business and Languages (Level 8, 4 Years)
TU Dublin Blanchardstown: TU902 Business (Level 8, 4 Years)
NCI: NC009 Business (Level 8, 3 years)
NCI: NC103 Business (level 6, 2 years) Advanced entry to Year 2 from QQI Level 5
NCI: NC103 Business (Level 6, 2 Years)
MTU Kerry: MT940 Event Management (Level 8, 3 Years)
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
CERTIFICATION
Level 5 Business Studies 5M2102 or 5M0828
Course Content:
The following modules will be offered subject to availability or demand and are subject to change.
Optional Year 2 Level 6 Available
Marketing Practice
Communications
Accounting (Manual and Computerised)
Business Administration Skills
Work Experience
Word Processing
Applied Economics
Business Law
Mathematics
Language option
Start Your Own Business
Potential Optionals:
− Financial Services
− Taxation
− Event Management
5M2102 - Business Studies
Certification:
QQI Level 5 in Business Studies 5M2102
Major award in eBusiness also available 5M0828
Optional Year 2
QQI Level 6 Available
Dunboyne Business Park, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, A86 FH01
Phone: (01) 8026577
Email: DunboyneCollege@LMETB.ie
www.dunboynecollege.ie