Business & Psychology
An understanding of psychology in business and the workplace can lead to increased productivity, employee satisfaction and the success of a business in the competitive marketplace. This course will help you gain an understanding of how psychology can benefit every area of the business.
| 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
Minimum Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate: O6/H7 in 5 subjects or Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Equivalent qualifications will be considered. Mature applicants who have relevant industry experience and may not meet the above requirements are welcome to apply.
Careers / Further progression
Progression Opportunities
QQI 5M2102 Business Studies major award leads to a wide range of Level 6, 7 or 8 qualifications through the Higher Education links scheme including:
• DBS BA (Hons) in Business – Psychology
• IADT BSc (Hons) Psychology – Applied Psychology
• TUD Business and Business Management at Level 6, 7 or 8
Further information
Start Date: September 2024.
All our courses have had the charges reduced to a €50 registration charge which you will need to pay to accept your offer. This charge covers your full course costs for the year.
Apply Online
You apply online (see "Application Weblink"). You can apply at any time.
When you complete your application, you will receive an acknowledgement email with login details, username and password, for your new account on our college applications system, MIT. You will log into the college applications system regularly to manage your application to ICFE. If you have any problems logging in please contact our Admissions office at info@inchicore.cdetb.ie
Can’t decide which course?
Our system only allows you to apply once, but you can change your mind any time. If you are interested in applying for more than one course, please contact our admissions office at the email address above and they will advise you on what to do.
About This Course
An understanding of psychology in business and the workplace can lead to increased productivity, employee satisfaction and the success of a business in the competitive marketplace. This course will help you gain an understanding of how psychology can benefit every area of the business.
On this exciting new course, you will learn about:
• communicating with and motivating staff
• understanding consumer buying behaviour
• techniques used in selling and marketing strategies
• the impact of an organisation’s customer service
An understanding of psychology is also key to individual development. This course will also assist you in the development of your own vocational skills and soft skills required to gain academic and profession-al success in the post pandemic business world, including communication skills, intrapersonal skills, interpersonal skills, and team-working.
Subjects:
Applied Economics
Behavioural Studies
Conflict Resolution/ Human Resources
Customer Service
Marketing Practice
Spreadsheet Methods
Statistics
Work Experience
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
5M2102 - Business Studies
Certification: QQI Business Studies 5M2102
Inchicore College of Further Education,
Emmet Road,
Dublin 8,
Ireland
t: 01 453 5358
e: info@inchicore.cdetb.ie