Pre-University Commerce
This course combines a wide range of Business modules including Digital Marketing, Business Law, Applied Economics and Bookkeeping. The course meets the increasing demand from employers for employees who are proficient in a variety of business skills.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied Programme, QQI Level 4 full major award or equivalent.
• Work/life experience may be acceptable for mature students.
• Students should be 16 years old or over at the start of the course.
• Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject area and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
• Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B1 or higher).
Careers / Further progression
Career Options
Employment within the Business sector including Finance, Human Resources, Marketing and Administration.
Third Level Progression
This course has a wide range of Third Level progression opportunities including:
• TU Dublin- Tallaght accept this award for ALL of its business related degrees including Business TU932, Digital Marketing TU782 and Accounting and Finance TU933.
• TU Dublin- Aungier Street Campus accept this award for a large number of related degrees including Business and Law TU904, Economics and Finance TU905, Human Resource Management TU906 and Business and Management TU903.
• UCD accept this course for Commerce DN650 and Business and Law DN610.
• NCI: Students may be eligible for advanced entry to year two of the Level 8 Honours programme in Business NC009. Other course options include Marketing Practice NC020 and Accounting and Finance NC022.
• DCU: Many degrees including Business Studies DC111 and Accounting and Finance DC115.
• TCD: Business Studies/Law TR580 and Business, Economic and Social Studies TR081.
• Maynooth University: Many degrees including Finance MH401 and Business MH404.
There are many more opportunities for college progression. Please contact admin@greenhillscollege.ie with any queries.
Further information
Commencement Date: 31/08/2026.
Applications open for 2026/2027. To Apply online see "Application Weblink" above.
This course combines a wide range of Business modules including Digital Marketing, Business Law, Applied Economics and Bookkeeping. The course meets the increasing demand from employers for employees who are proficient in a variety of business skills. Learners complete work placements in the business area and gain valuable experience in the sector. The course is suited for those who wish to study at Third Level or find employment in the Business area.
Certification: NFQ Level 5 award made by QQI 5M2102 Business Studies.
Modules:
Applied Economics 5N1350
Business Law 5N2091
Business Administration Skills 5N1610
Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised 5N1354
Communications 5N0690
Digital Marketing 5N1364
Mathematics 5N1833
Work Experience 5N1356
Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977
5M2102 - Business Studies
Dublin College Further Education & Training Greenhills,
Limekiln Avenue,
Walkinstown,
Dublin 12.
D12 DP8W
Phone: 01 450 7779
Email: admin@greenhillscollege.ie