Business Studies
Is this course for you?
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.
| 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 To Further Studies
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
University College Dublin - www.ucd.ie
BA (Hons) in Business, Economics & Social Studies (BESS)
Trinity College Dublin - www.tcd.ie
Bachelor of Business Studies
Dublin City University - www.dcu.ie
BA in Accounting & Finance
Dublin City University - www.dcu.ie
BSc in Business and Management
Technological University Dublin [City] - www.tudublin.ie
BBS in Business Management
Maynooth University - www.nuimaynooth.ie
After Year 2, you can apply for advanced entry to 2nd year of the following courses:
Bachelor of Business (Ord) in Applied Entrepreneurship
IADT, Dún Laoghaire - www.iadt.ie
BA (Hons) in Business or BA (Hons) in Human Resource Management
National College of Ireland – www.ncirl.ie
Check out more progression options by downloading the BFEI Progression Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie/faq (under progression)
Job Opportunities
As a graduate of this course, you can pursue careers in a range of areas including:
• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• General Administration and Management
• Advertising and Marketing
• Sales Management
Further information
Classes will commence in mid-September 2025.
Course Registration takes place in late August.
You will be invited to the College to attend an induction session prior to class commencement.
Non-EU Citizens
If you are a non-EU National, then you should be in compliance with Irish Visa requirements in advance of applying to BFEI.
Application is free! Once you have been offered a place on your chosen course, you will have to pay an acceptance fee of €50 to confirm that you are accepting the place. It is advisable to apply early as many courses fill up quickly. Other costs (books, kits, optional training etc) vary depending on the course you choose. Specific details regarding costs will be confirmed prior to course commencement
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.
For September 2025 Intake BFEI is open for applications on Wednesday 8th January 2025 at 8:30am. All applications must be made via our website (www.bfei.ie). - View Application Weblink above.
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
Will I do anything additional on the course?
Career advice and help with CV preparation is provided by the Guidance and Career Service.
5M2102 - Business Studies.
6M4985 - Business Studies.
What qualifications will I get when I finish the course?
• After Year 1, you will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Business Studies (5M2102).
• After Year 2, you will be awarded a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business (6M4985).
Blackrock Further Education Institute BFEI
Main Street
Blackrock
Co Dublin
Tel: 01 288 9717
email: office@bfei.ie
Web: www.bfei.ie