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Business & Marketing - Advanced

PLC Post Leaving Cert
6M4985

Our Advanced Business and Marketing offers a gateway to a world of managerial career opportunities. Gain vital knowledge and the
latest skills in diverse national and international business and marketing roles.

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
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Dundalk
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Centre

Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

A QQI Level 5 award is a prerequisite to access a Level 6 programme.

Careers / Further progression

Progression To Degrees
Graduates can progress to a variety of degree
programmes including:
▪ DDKIT BA (Hons) Digital Marketing & Strategic Communications (Year 3)/Digital Marketing & Public Relations/Event Management with Marketing/Marketing & International Tourism Management/Innovation & Business Management Level 8
▪ TU Dublin Business Management (Marketing)/ Advertising & Marketing Communications/ Digital Marketing Level 8
▪ DCU Marketing Innovation & Technology Level 8
▪ Maynooth University | Marketing / Business Management (Marketing) & Global Cultures / Arts Business (Marketing) Level 8
▪ Griffith College Business (Marketing) Level 8
▪ DBS Marketing (Digital Media) / Marketing (Event Management) / Global Business Level 8
▪ IADT Digital Marketing / Business Management Level 8
▪ MTU Cork Campus | Marketing | Level 8
▪ SETU Carlow Digital Marketing with Analytics Level 8
▪ NCI Marketing Practice Level 8
▪ TUS Midlands Digital Marketing Level 8
▪ SETU Waterford Marketing & Digital Media Level 8
▪ TUS Midwest Marketing and Management Level 8
▪ American College International Business Level 8

Career Opportunities
Graduates progress to employment in various areas including:
Business & Marketing Management
Entrepreneur/Small Business Owner
Digital Marketing Specialist
Sales Executive
Business Development Executive
Marketing Communications
Coordinator
Marketing Research Analyst
Web Content Manager
Business and Marketing
Consultant
Legal Business Expert

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

PLC Courses begin in September 2024.

International Students
Ó Fiaich Institute welcomes applications from eligible international students. Help and advice is available for international students at every step of the application process and continues after enrolment onto your chosen programme.

NEW LOW COURSE FEES FOR 2024
All courses now have a low course registration fee of €30. Make sure to confirm your place on a course by paying your registration fee.

PLC Maintenance Grant (SUSI)
SUSI grants are available to eligible students attending full-time approved courses at OFI.
Please visit www.susi.ie for eligibility criteria.

Back to Education Allowance (BTEA)
BTEA allows qualifying persons getting certain social welfare payments to get a back to education payment while participating in approved full-time courses in further education.

SOLAS Fund for Students with Disabilities
Funding is available to support students with disabilities, learning difficulties, medical conditions and special needs attending further education courses. This fund is administered by SOLAS and is disbursed on the basis of applications made by OFI on behalf of qualifying students.

REACH Fund
The aim of the Reach fund (formerly MAEDF) is to provide funding to support educationally disadvantaged learners in accessing and participating in community education. It aims to increase the participation of disadvantaged learners, particularly those who are undertaking literacy and skills programmes.

The fund has a strong focus on building the digital infrastructure of community education providers, including providing devices and software, and increasing their capacity to deliver learning. This fund is allocated by SOLAS and administered by LMETB.

Laptop Loan Scheme
All students can apply for the laptop loan scheme. This provides students with the use of a high specification device for the duration of the academic year for a very low refundable deposit. This scheme ensures students have access to a digital device and the opportunity for success.

Sports Scholarships
How to Apply
Students who wish to be considered for a Sports Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year must complete an online Application Form in October 2024. Application forms will be available on our ofi.ie website.
For any further information please contact Martin Corey on the email below.
mcorey.ofi@lmetb.ie

Interviews are held in March/ May/August with places offered on a first come basis

Apply online - Application weblink below
Ensure you apply as soon as possible. Online application process opens on 1st January.

Interview - Shortlisting process
Interviews are held in March/May/August with places offered on a first come basis. Places are offered based on interview performance and suitability for the course.

College Place - Secure your place
You will be notified of your offer by email and post.
Confirm your place by paying your registration fee of €30.

Whether your ambitions lie in entrepreneurship, marketing and sales, or various business sectors, our program prepares you for success. Graduates can effortlessly transition into the workforce or pursue further education in various prestigious degree programs, securing a promising future. Advertising spend by businesses in Ireland exceeded €1.4 billion euros in 2023. Marketing management business graduates can begin on a salary of €45, 000, while seasoned professionals can earn up to €90, 000 annually.

▪ International Marketing
▪ Marketing Management
▪ Business Management
▪ Entrepreneurship
▪ Sales & Marketing
▪ Web Authoring
▪ Business Development
▪ Work Experience
▪ Communications
▪ Consultative Planning

6M4985 - Business

Certification: QQI Level 6 Business - 6M4985.

Ó Fiaich Institute of FE
Dublin Road,
Dundalk,
Co. Louth,
A91 WK75
Tel: 042 933 1398
Email: info@ofi.ie
Social Media @ofidundalk

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Dundalk
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Centre