Business Studies
This qualification covers the major functional areas of business including Finance, Marketing, Human Resources and Management and will provide you with the opportunity to advance your career.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| 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 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 or 2 years full-time. 5 days per week.
Entry Requirements
• You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award.
• Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and other applicants without the formal entry requirements will be assessed individually for suitability.
Direct applications to Year 2 are welcome from holders of a QQI Level 5 in Business or equivalent.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
Graduates who complete this course may apply to the following course in Dublin College Blackrock:
On successful completion of the Certificate in Business Studies (5M2102), graduates have the option to progress within BFEI to the:
• Advanced Certificate in Business (6M4985)
• Accounting Technician
If you want to get a degree, then after completing Year 1 and achieving the Certificate in Business Studies, you can apply through the CAO system for entry into courses in the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme such as:
• Bachelor of Commerce (DN650), University College Dublin
• BA (Hons) in Business, Economics & Social Studies (BESS) (TR081), Trinity College Dublin
• Bachelor of Business Studies (DC111), Dublin City University
• BA in Accounting & Finance (DC115), Dublin City University
• BSc in Business and Management (T0903), Technological University Dublin [City]
• BBS in Business Management (MH404), Maynooth University
• Bachelor of Business Management (DL823 ), Institute of Art Design and Technology
Career Opportunities
Business subjects, coupled with proficiency in IT, prepare graduates for a wide range of career opportunities in:
• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• General Administration and Management
• Advertising and Marketing
• Sales Management
Further information
Start Date: 14/09/2026.
Student Financial Support
The range of schemes and measures available to assist students in Further Education Colleges include the:
Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)
Back To Education Allowance (BTEA)
Maintenance Grant Scheme
Fund For Students With Disabilities
Other Funding
PLC Bursary for Displaced Persons (Ukraine) Scheme 2023
www.studentfinance.ie provides comprehensive and user-friendly information on the range of financial support schemes and programmes available to full-time further and higher education students.
You can apply online. Click on the “Application Weblink” above. You will need to have your PPS number and an email address to complete the application.
Do you want to gain a solid grounding in the fundamentals of business with a view to identifying the specialist area that best suits you? Have you an entrepreneurial flair? Are you looking to gain employment in the diverse business environment? Or do you see yourself progressing to get a Business Degree? This qualification covers the major functional areas of business including Finance, Marketing, Human Resources and Management and will provide you with the opportunity to advance your career.
What will I study?
Year 1: Certificate in Business Studies
• Accounting
• Mathematics
• Applied Economics
• Business Law
• Marketing Practice
• Spreadsheet Methods
• Entrepreneurial Skills
• Work Experience
Year 2: Advanced Certificate in Business
• Business Management
• Marketing Communications
• Finance
• Human Resources Management
• Professional Presentation
• Entrepreneurship
• Leadership
• Work Experience
Assessment and Certification
• This course is certified by QQI.
• Assessment is based on a combination of project work submitted during the year and exams.
• Learners who successfully complete this course will be awarded a QQI level 5 Certificate in in Business Studies (5M2102).
5M2102 - Business Studies
6M4985 - Business Studies
Dublin College Blackrock,
Main Street,
Blackrock,
Co Dublin,
A94 X383
t: +353 1 2889717
e: office@bfei.ie