Skip to main content

Business & Sustainability Studies

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M2102

Embark on a transformative educational journey with our Business and Sustainability Studies course. This unique course blends traditional business studies with a robust focus on sustainability, ensuring you are well-prepared for a future where ethical practices and environmental consciousness are paramount.

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
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Rathmines
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

- Applicants should have Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent
- Mature Applicants welcome
- All applicants whose first language is not English will be tested at entry
- Use of a computer / laptop and Wi-Fi is desirable

Careers / Further progression

Education Progression
The QQI 5M2102 Award has extensive links to higher education courses at levels 6, 7 and 8. The opportunities include degree courses in business, law, humanities as well as degrees in sustainability (DN240- BSc in Sustainability in UCD and DC294 BA in Climate & Environmental Sustainability in DCU). On successful completion of the Business and Sustainability Studies course, students also have the opportunity to progress within Rathmines College to the QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business which leads to Advanced Entry (2nd Year) to a number of Higher Education colleges including TU Dublin and NCI.

Career Opportunites
A qualification in Business and Sustainability Studies provides graduates with an array of entry-level opportunities in fields such as sustainable business management, environmental coordination, and corporate social responsibility. Graduates can embark on meaningful careers, initiating positive change from the ground up. These entry-level positions offer a platform for professional growth, allowing individuals to make impactful contributions to ethical business practices and sustainable initiatives early in their careers.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Start Date: 02/09/2024. End Date: 30/05/2025.

The SUSI Grant Scheme is for qualifying Further Education students and operates through The Department of Education and Skills. www.susi.ie

Embark on a transformative educational journey with our Business and Sustainability Studies course. This unique course blends traditional business studies with a robust focus on sustainability, ensuring you are well-prepared for a future where ethical practices and environmental consciousness are paramount. This course is:

- Industry-relevant
- Designed to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving business landscape
- Focused on sustainable and ethical practices

Successful graduates have the opportunity to progress to BSc in Sustainability in UCD (DN240) and a wide range of business degrees.

Explore the Future of Responsible Business with Business and Sustainability Studies at Rathmines College.

Course Modules:
Fundamentals of Sustainability*
Environmental Studies
Applied Economics
Business Administration
Digital Marketing
Spreadsheets
Word Processing
Personal & Professional Development
Communications
Maths (Optional)
European Language (Optional

*Note: Fundamentals of Sustainability is delivered in the classroom through a certified Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). This will complement the QQI 5M2102 award.

5M2102 - Business Studies

Award: QQI Level 5 Code: 5M2102 - Business Studies

Rathmines College,
Town Hall, 200 Rathmines Rd Lower,
Rathmines,
Dublin, D06 A215
Ireland.
Tel: 01 497 5334
Email: info@rc.cdetb.ie

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Rathmines
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider