Business Studies - Advanced
As companies continue to face the challenges of a competitive marketplace, they must invest in highly skilled and trained personnel in order to meet the demands that customers and competitors present. This course is suitable for the student looking to develop sophisticated management, selling and marketing techniques.
| 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 |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
QQI Level 5 Qualification or equivalent
or
Appropriate Work Experience
Mature applicants who have relevant experience and may not meet the above requirements are welcome to apply.
All applicants will be invited to an Applicant Information Meeting.
Careers / Further progression
Higher Education Links
For information on all relevant higher education links visit www.qqi.ie , www.cao.ie and the websites of the relevant higher education institutions. Intending applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked awards, any additional module requirements, applications processes and scoring systems with the Admission Offices of the participating Higher Education Institutions or visit www.cao.ie
Examples of Progression to Higher Education
Full-time Courses:
IADT Dun Laoghaire – BBus (Ord)Entrepreneurship –DL701
IADT Dun Laoghaire – BBus (Hons) Entrepreneurship & Management -DL823.
Students may apply for entry into Year 2 of the Business Degree Course (subject to interview)
NCI- BA (Hons) Business- NC009
UCD- B Business & Law – DN610 (require LCE Maths O2/H6)
TU Dublin Higher Certificate in Marketing – TU 783
TU Dublin – BBus Marketing – TU 783
TU Dublin – BBus (Hons) Marketing Management- TU 923
South East Technology University (SETU) – Ballsbridge College has a progression agreement with SETU linking this course’s QQI award (6M4985) to a range of WIT degrees. Please see https://www.wit.ie/future_students/fe_progression/further-education-progression-scheme
Part-time Courses:
Graduates may apply for part-time Management, Accounting and Finance degree programmes in TU Dublin.
Further information
The registration fee for courses is €100 for 2026/2027. Please note that some courses may require additional payments.
Grants are available to eligible students. Eligibility depends on individual financial circumstances and a grant must be applied for, through Student Universal Service Ireland (SUSI), see www.susi.ie.
As companies continue to face the challenges of a competitive marketplace, they must invest in highly skilled and trained personnel in order to meet the demands that customers and competitors present. This course is suitable for the student looking to develop sophisticated management, selling and marketing techniques.
These skills are very much sought after by both the large organisation and the small to medium enterprise alike. Modern business techniques are explored, leaving the graduate ready to enter the market with a wide range of expertise in various management, marketing and selling practices.
Students and adult learners who have a flair for business, will find this course gives them an opportunity to build on their knowledge and experience, and refine their skills so that at the end of the year they will have a professional set of management and business skills which will set them on a career path of their choice.
This course offers great employment potential in the area of management, professional sales and marketing, and the graduate will be able to avail of job opportunities that exist in the market as companies continue to develop creative and innovative customer based marketing and sales strategies.
Business Management Level 6
Business Law Level 6
Marketing Management Level 6
Financial Reporting Level 6
Spreadsheets Level 6
Sales Presentation Level 6
Communications Level 6
Work Experience Level 6
Students will participate in a work based training programme and undertake relevant work placement for 1 to 2 full days per week.
Disclaimer: The college reserves the right to make any alterations to any programme as might be required. Where there is insufficient enrolment a course may be cancelled.
6M4985 - Business
Course Details
QQI Advanced Certificate in Business – NFQ Level 6 (6M4985)
Certification Awarding Body: QQI
Award Title: Advanced Certificate in Business
Award Code: 6M4985
Level: 6 – Further Education & Training
Please note the above course descriptor is subject to change.
City of Dublin FET College Ballsbridge Campus
Shelbourne Road,
Ballsbridge,
Dublin 4,
Ireland D04 R201
e: info@ballsbridge.cdetb.ie
t: 01 668 4806