Business - Advanced
This course is a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate and is a progression course for any student who already has a QQI Level 5 Certificate or equivalent and for mature students who may have industry experience. The course covers a wide range of business subjects and gives students a very strong foundation in management, marketing, sales, finance, law and economics.
| 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 |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
- Students applying for this course should have a Level 5 QQI award or equivalent
- Mature applicants are very welcome, as are students with relevant experience in this area
- 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
Option 1: Students who successfully graduate are eligible for advanced entry to 2nd year of the following Level 8 courses:
TU Dublin –Tallaght Campus:
Bachelor of Business in Management
Bachelor of Business in Marketing
Bachelor of Business in International Business
Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Finance
National College of Ireland:
Bachelor of Business in Marketing Practice
Bachelor of Business in Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Business
IADT:
Bachelor of Business Applied Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Business Entrepreneurship and Management
Option 2: Graduates can also apply through CAO for 1st year entry to other 3rd Level courses and colleges.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business have the skills and confidence to work in a wide range of professional roles. Recent graduates are now working in banking and finance, sales and marketing and HRM for national and multinational organisations.
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
This course is a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate and is a progression course for any student who already has a QQI Level 5 Certificate or equivalent and for mature students who may have industry experience. The course covers a wide range of business subjects and gives students a very strong foundation in management, marketing, sales, finance, law and economics. The course is designed to maximise the advanced-entry options to a range of degree programmes across our partner, higher-education colleges in Dublin. Small classes, a student-first focus, experienced teachers, low registration fees and great progression and employment opportunities make this level 6 course a great option.
Course Modules:
Business Management
Sales and Marketing Management
Human Resources Management
Applied Economics
Business Law
Financial Reporting
Spreadsheets
Work Experience
Communications
European Language (Optional)
Work Experience
Work experience is an essential part of all our programmes. The College assists students in finding suitable work placements and monitors and assesses their performance in the work place. Students are required to completed a 2 week placement in an area related to the Advanced Business course.
6M4985 - Business Studies
Award: QQI Level 6 Code: 6M4985 - Business Studies
Rathmines College,
Town Hall, 200 Rathmines Rd Lower,
Rathmines,
Dublin, D06 A215
Ireland.
Tel: 01 497 5334
Email: info@rc.cdetb.ie