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Business Administration - Advanced

PLC Post Leaving Cert
6M4985

A QQI Level 6 Advanced Business course provides a strong foundation in modern business, management, and leadership, giving learners the skills and confidence to progress into employment or further study.

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
Location:
Drumshanbo, Carrick on Shannon
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
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Duration

38 weeks, full-time.

Entry Requirements

It is desirable that applicants have participated in primary and post primary education.

Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest and some basic skills in the subject, and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.

Be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.

Applicants must complete an informal interview to determine suitability for the course.

Careers / Further progression

Learners will have the skills , knowledge and competencies to pursue employment in a variety of business and administrative roles e.g. Admin Assistant, Customer Service Representative, Sales, Marketing and Data Processing positions in a range of organisations.

Graduates can go to Higher Education courses such as Bachelor of Business Level 7/8, Bachelor of Marketing Level 7, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business ICT Level 8.

By available of up to 390 CAO Points through this course, graduate can apply to a variety of business programs in local Universities including campuses of the ATU and TUS.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Start Date: 01/09/2026
End Date: 28/05/2027

Course is free but there may be some minor costs for occasional expenses like fieldtrips, equipment and other related items.

A QQI Level 6 Advanced Business course provides a strong foundation in modern business, management, and leadership, giving learners the skills and confidence to progress into employment or further study.
The programme covers key areas such as marketing, finance, law, and strategic management, while also developing practical problemsolving and communication skills valued by employers.
With clear progression routes to higher education and a focus on realworld learning, it is an excellent choice for anyone looking to advance their career in the business sector.

Team Leadership (6N1948)
Work Experience (6N1946)
Business Management (6N4310)
Finance (6N4165)
Human Resources Management (6N3750)
Applied Economics (6N4091)
Marketing Management (6N4188)
Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised (5N1354)

6M4985 Business

www.leitrimcollege.ie
071 9185035 & 089 2667813
info@leitrimcollege.ie
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Sean Bailey
Mobile: 086 0624200
Email: seanbailey@msletb.ie

Location:
Drumshanbo, Carrick on Shannon
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider