The curriculum provides a dynamic, hands-on environment where students can actively explore and stress-test original business ideas while developing real-world competencies in financial planning, market research, and brand positioning. Balancing creative innovation with practical startup mechanics, this course empowers aspiring entrepreneurs and business professional-to-be to either confidently launch their own ventures or add immediate value to established corporate teams.

This Business and Finance course is an excellent introduction to so many areas of business, accounting and finance. The course covers key areas of business to include economics, tax, accounting and also practical IT skills, with modules in WP and spreadsheets, that further enhance skills needed to work in so many areas of business. Successful graduates have progressed to popular 3rd Level Business degree courses including; Commerce in UCD (DN650), Accounting and Finance in DCU (DC115), Accounting & Finance in TU Dublin (TU933).

This comprehensive business and finance course prepares students for careers in accounting, IT, finance, administration, supply chain management, and entrepreneurship across public and private sectors. The curriculum focuses on developing the practical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills needed to succeed in a constantly changing global landscape that increasingly accommodates remote work. Leveraged by the influx of top international finance firms consolidating operations in Ireland, the qualifications earned on this course provide a direct pathway for career advancement and professional success.

This course will provide you with a solid grounding in general business and competencies in key areas such as finance, economics and accounting.

You’ll gain knowledge and skills in a broad range of business-related modules, including Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing and Information Systems, and be able to apply this knowledge to different environments and industries. You’ll also develop good communication and writing skills.

This award is designed to prepare learners for meaningful progression into both employment and education by building strong, vocationally relevant knowledge, skills and competencies. It supports learners in exploring eBusiness as a pathway to employment; while developing the analytical, bookkeeping and communication abilities needed in modern workplaces.

This three-year honours degree programme is a joint collaboration developed between St Angela’s College and ATU Sligo. It covers the disciplines of Business and Irish simultaneously and equally. The Business strand is undertaken through the medium of English, and the Irish strand through the medium of Irish. Opportunities occur to marry both subjects throughout the degree. Graduates of this programme have the knowledge, skills, and attributes to progress to careers or further study in a variety of fields.

You choose one business subject (Accounting*, Business Management, International Business or Marketing) and one language (Chinese, French, German or Spanish). You do not need to have studied either business or your chosen language for the Leaving Certificate to take this degree.

The Business & Law (BBL) degree is a popular choice for many students and is extremely well regarded by employers across the legal and financial communities. The degree is a ‘double major’ which means it combines law and business in a single degree, providing an ideal skill-set for the commercial world and offering valuable career flexibility.

If you choose this degree, you will undertake business and law modules in equal measure for your first three years in both the UCD Sutherland School of Law and the UCD Quinn School of Business. This allows you to gain a deep understanding of both disciplines while offering you the opportunity to choose in final year which area interests you most for your career progression.

The aim of the programme is to develop a high level of intellectual awareness and technical competence in Business and Law. This combined programme in Business and Law was established further to industry recommendation and advice that graduates with such a combination of skills i.e. business acumen and legal knowledge would be invaluable in the contemporary graduate labour market. 

This degree combines both law and business providing graduates with a skillset that allows them enter the professions in law, or the versatility and flexibility to enter the commercial and business world. Students will be equipped with the analytical and advocacy skills that arise from legal training, combined with the numeracy and financial literacy of a business degree. 

This course provides a comprehensive grounding in the fundamental areas of law, including the legal system and the interaction of Irish and European Law. In addition, you will also engage with key areas of business such as marketing and management.

This degree combines both law and business providing graduates with a skill set that allows them enter the professions in law, or the versatility and flexibility to enter the commercial and business world. Students will be equipped with the analytical and advocacy skills that arise from legal training, combined with the numeracy and financial literacy of a business degree. This course provides a comprehensive grounding in the fundamental areas of law, including the legal system and the interaction of Irish and European Law. In addition, you will also engage with key areas of business such as marketing and management. 

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.

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.