Course details

This course is designed to provide learners with a portfolio of skills essential in the planning, financing and management of a small business enterprise. Economic forecasts indicate that enterprising business ideas are central to Ireland’s economic recovery. A key focus of this course is to develop learners’ entrepreneurial skills so that they can develop their own business enterprises. The core skills acquired can also be utilised to gain employment in financial services, marketing and eBusiness.

Entry Requirements

  • QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Award in Business Studies (5M2012)
  • QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Award in Office Administration (5M1997)
  • Or Other relevant QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Award in Business or Computing
  • Applications are welcomed from learners with relevant experience in this area

Main Areas of Study

  • Business Management
  • Communications
  • Personal and Professional Development
  • eBusiness Studies
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Marketing Management
  • Applied Economics
  • Spreadsheets

Additional Information

Learners on this course acquire skills which are very much sought after by large organisations and small to medium enterprises alike. In addition to providing a comprehensive knowledge of each of the major functions, the structure of the course ensures that learners have the widest possible range of career, employment and higher education options open to them on completion of their studies.

Learners who achieve the full Advanced Level 6 Business Award may progress directly into Second Year in a number of Business Degree programmes in IADT (See below Advanced Entry links)

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute

Whether you want to move directly into employment or progress to third level, We_They welcomes you to the next phase in your career development. We provide excellent training in many aspects of media and sound, health and sport, design, sustainable energy, computing and technology, and arts and humanities. If you are attracted to any of these disciplines, we welcome the opportunity to teach, instruct and inform you. The skills you learn with us will start you on the road to a successful career.

Our courses are constantly kept up to date to remain industry relevant; a bonus in these economically challenging times. Successful completion will give you a well recognised FETAC qualification for direct entry to employment or for entry to third level colleges in Ireland and the UK through the Higher Links scheme. We_They welcomes your active participation in college life while you pursue your chosen course of study. Remember, the more you put in the more you benefit, and that will look very good on your CV. You will be part of a perse and energetic student community. You will make new friends, learn new skills, face new challenges and grow in confidence.

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