This course introduces students to the fundamentals of business management and prepares them with the skills to work managing a modern complex business.

Students will learn how to gather, assess, analyse, and present business information, and will study management and global marketing strategies. There is also the option to study another international language. 

Business and Management students will learn how, through business and management practices, they can make a positive difference in the lives of customers, employees, colleagues, organisations and the broader society

They are about coordinating the functions of a business to deliver value to the client and capture sufficient returns for staff and owners. We will teach you how to make a difference to the lives of customers, providing goods and services they need across a wide range of industries and countries..

The foundation course designed for aspiring managers and entrepreneurs. Located in Blackrock, this program focuses on developing a versatile skill set essential for the modern, dynamic business environment. Students gain a solid grounding in core business functions—including management, finance, and marketing—while building the professional communication skills needed to lead teams or launch a startup. Beyond practical skills, the course serves as a vital bridge to higher education, providing recognized progression links to Business and Management degree programs at major universities.

A diverse range of teaching approaches are adopted including formal lectures with tutorial support, business case-study analysis, debates, role play, industry project work, charity events, simulation exercises, networking events and in-company internship. Of particular note is the opportunity for students to take part in both national and international business strategy case study competitions in the final year of the course.

Would you like the challenge of a career in management? Do you enjoy working with people in a dynamic environment? Are you confident, have a positive attitude and good communication skills? Can you see yourself running your own business? With a thriving economy, there are many opportunities in management roles for those with the right skill set. This course is designed to build strong business management skills which are critical in either starting or running a business. This course also offers advanced progression links to third level in Business and Management Degree programmes.

This course introduces the core theories and methodologies of business administration with a specialized focus on the medical sector. Designed for aspiring secretaries, receptionists, and administrators, the curriculum covers essential health sector concepts, medical terminology, and audio transcription. Students gain the practical skills needed to operate effectively in hospitals, dental surgeries, and care homes, while also building a foundation in customer service and entry-level accounting for broader business applications

This course enables participants to acquire the skills, knowledge, and competence required for an administrative role in a range of business contexts and/or to progress to further and or higher education and training. By the end of the course learners will be able to demonstrate a broad range of specialised business administration knowledge and specialised and practical skills. They will be able to evaluate and use information to plan, develop and determine solutions to varied problems in a variety of business administration contexts.

Participants also develop their interpersonal communication skills with both groups and individuals, to work effectively in teams and to develop time management and problem-solving skills so that they may work efficiently in their chosen vocational area.

This full-time course will provide learners:
- A solid foundation in the academic, personal and practical skills required today for a career in any of the business areas.
- The knowledge to progress to college and further education programmes.
- The skills to enter Apprenticeship programmes in Accounting/Payroll/Insurance.
- The knowledge, skills and experience to work in the business environment.
- The opportunity to acquire a typing speed of at least 35 words per minute.
- Work experience in a business area of your choice.

This comprehensive one year Business & Office Administration with IT course is designed to equip both school leavers and mature applicants with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in administrative roles across various industries and or to progress to higher education and training.  

This course focuses on hands-on training and practical skills development, preparing students with the real-world abilities needed to excel in business environments. It also provides a strong academic foundation for learners wishing to progress to higher education and therefore, may suit learners who wish to defer their college place for a year.

This comprehensive Level 8 degree programme develops confident, independent learners and critical thinkers, with excellent leadership qualities. The combined insights from both business & psychology will give graduates the skills and tools to navigate an ever-changing business landscape. Learners will gain detailed knowledge of the specialised competencies required to work in a variety of roles including everything from entrepreneurship, marketing and HR. They will demonstrate a command of the necessary competencies through studies and topics-based seminars.

• Communication and motivation of staff in the workplace
• Understanding consumer buying behaviour
• Tricks used in selling
• Marketing strategies
• The impact of an organisation’s customer service

The Business and Sustainability Studies (QQI Level 5) program at Dublin College Blackrock (formerly BFEI) is a forward-thinking course that integrates traditional commercial fundamentals with a specialized focus on environmental and ethical responsibility. Located in Blackrock, Co. Dublin, the curriculum is designed to meet the demands of a modern economy where the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are increasingly central to corporate strategy. Students gain a robust grounding in Business Administration, Digital Marketing, and Applied Economics, complemented by a certified focus on Fundamentals of Sustainability and Environmental Studies. This unique blend prepares graduates for the rapidly evolving business landscape, offering direct pathways to specialized degrees like the BSc in Sustainability at UCD or careers in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental coordination.

This course is suitable for individuals wishing to acquire the skills and knowledge needed for taxation practices and principles.

Our Business and Taxation course is also ideal for learners looking to progress to higher education and training.

The course will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between the two domains of Business and Technology. Students will enhance their tech skills and apply them directly to a global business environment. Graduates of this course will be prepared for a career in the everevolving business landscape, with the opportunity to learn another language.

This course aims to develop skilled IT professionals with strong software and related skills and a good knowledge of how businesses function.

It combines computer studies, particularly software development, with business subjects. On graduating, you’ll combine technical, business and interpersonal skills regarded as being important to industry, and that are in constant demand by employers.

This course goes beyond the limits of traditional economics and business-related courses by combining a thorough understanding of economic theory, relevant applications and business knowledge.

You will be introduced to a set of economic concepts, frameworks and techniques (both numerical and non-numerical). These will provide a basis for understanding the economics that governs decision-making, management and organisational behaviour within public, private and third sector organisations.

You will develop a detailed understanding of the global economy and Northern Ireland’s place within it. The course is focused on practical and applied skills in economics and business that are in high demand by the current marketplace. The real-world focus of the course will prepare you for a career in the business world or onto postgraduate business courses.

This degree combines the study of economics with practical business insights, equipping students to tackle real-world challenges. Ideal for those interested in applying economic thinking to business settings, it places less emphasis on mathematics than traditional economics programmes. Students will develop analytical and numerical skills through hands-on learning with modern business tools and techniques.

The Bachelor of Business in Accounting programme provides foundation education in the quantitative, computational and analytical skills required in the world of business and accounting.

Students learn about the role and operation of accounting in a range of contexts. All major accountancy disciplines are covered including financial and cost accounting, management accounting, auditing and taxation.

The Bachelor of Business in Marketing aims to develop student understanding of current marketing principles in both business and non-profit contexts, together with their applications in marketing practice.

This course is designed to meet the needs of tomorrow's marketing professional and the range of skills fostered will enable students to take advantage of opportunities to progress in a career in marketing management or a range of sub-disciplines such as marketing research or customer service.

This course will prepare you for many of the business roles available in the tourism industry. You will develop skills appropriate to both operational and supervisory levels. The course will also develop entrepreneurial skills to facilitate new business start-ups and, in today’s economic climate, these skills will prove invaluable upon graduation. 

Business Information Systems is a comprehensive blend of business and technology subjects that equips students with the skills and knowledge required to develop, manage and use information technology systems and solutions in a variety of business environments.

This will include a knowledge of management; digital marketing; financial and management accounting; information communication; technology strategy; computer applications; enterprise resource planning systems, and many more.

Business Information Systems (BIS) is an EFMD accredited innovative 4-year undergraduate degree that explores the use of technology in the modern business environment. Incorporating skills development in technology, business and technology management through individual, team and virtual team project work combined with our global learning and industry engagement initiatives.

It mixes business subjects such as Accounting, Economics and Marketing with technology-focused subjects such as Databases, Systems Analysis, Cybersecurity and Networks. The BSc (BIS) degree provides you with the ideal platform for a successful career in business.

Digital transformation is occurring throughout business and industries, nationally and internationally. Digital transformation is a journey that an organisation embarks upon to change its client engagement, creating new business models or enabling its employees to work in a different manner using technology. 

The BSc in Business Information Systems (BIS) specialises in the key skills that are essential to the success of professionals in modern information technology and information systems. The goals of this four-year degree course are to: provide a worthwhile and memorable student experience, join with businesses to ensure BIS students gain cutting-edge skills in business and IT, while also linking with businesses to provide innovative IS-related expertise, and cultivate and apply expertise in teaching, research and development.