Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This award is designed to enable the successful learners to gain an in-depth understanding of the role and function of marketing, management, and entrepreneurship within an organisation and in the growing Irish and international business sector. It offers the learners the opportunity to develop effective general management skills with an understanding of the function of management within any organisation.
Students all study the general business modules at level 6 including: Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Management, Word Processing, Event Management, Communications and Work Experience.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
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QQI Code
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
This programme offers a range of employment opportunities to pursue a career in business, finance, or management.Those opting for Tourism or Equine can also progress to third level course or employment in the tourism or equine industries with colleges seeking the higher qualification at level 6.