Event Management - Advanced
This course provides students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to take a concept and see it materialise into an event.
| 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.
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:
TU Dublin – BSc (Hons) Event Management –TU 954
Students may apply for entry into Year 2 of the Event Management degree course (subject to interview)
TU Dublin – International Hospitality Management- TU745
Students may apply for entry into Year 2 of this course (subject to interview and relevant experience)
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)
TU Dublin – BA (Hons) Advertising & Marketing Communications- TU 919
TU Dublin - BBus Management – TU 774
TU Dublin – BBus Marketing – TU 783
Students may apply for entry into Year Two of the above courses. Interview required.
NCI - BA (Hons) Business – NC009
NCI - Ba (Hons) Marketing Practice – NC020
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.
Event Management is one of the fastest developing industries in the world, growing enormously in the last two decades. Event Management focuses on the management and production of corporate, leisure, cultural and religious events. This course provides students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to take a concept and see it materialise into an event. Progression links to relevant degree courses are also an option open to successful graduates. In particular, on completion of this course, students may apply for advanced entry into Year Two of the BSc Event Management (Honours) degree course in TU Dublin, subject to interview
Event Management –Level 6
Business Management – Level 6
Business Law – Level 6
Marketing Management – Level 6
Computerised Accounts – Level 6
Spreadsheets – Level 6
Communications – Level 6
Work Placement – Level 6
(Students will participate on a work based training programme and undertake relevant work experience for 1 to 2 full days per week)
A process of national programme development is currently underway in the Further Education sector. Please note the above course descriptor is subject to change.
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