Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course explores the evolving role of business in advancing sustainability and driving the transition toward a circular economy. Students will examine how organisations can create long-term value by integrating environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and sound governance into their strategies and operations. Through real-world case studies, industry insights, and practical frameworks, the course equips learners to design regenerative business models, minimise waste, optimise resource efficiency, and build resilient systems that balance profitability with positive societal and environmental impact.
CERTIFICATION:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Business Studies 5M2102. QQI Component Maths 5N1833 (available as an option in the evening for learners requiring Maths for progression).
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Entrepreneurial Skills - 5N1951 (Including use of SimVenture Software)
Business Administration Skills - 5N1610
Spreadsheet Methods - 5N1977
Digital Marketing - 5N1364
Accounting (Manual and Computerised) - 5N1348
Circular Economy - 6N22104
Safety and Health at Work - 5N1794
Communications - 5N0690
Work Experience - 5N1356
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
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
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