Business & Computing Studies
This course will help you gain various business skills along with learning about many of the latest systems and trends in business computing and IT. Learners will develop an understanding of key business and computing practices that are part of current and future businesses competing in the digital age.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Students seeking entry to this course should have completed a QQI Level 5 award or equivalent. Mature students with relevant experience are also welcome to apply.
Careers / Further progression
Progression & Career Options
Graduates will improve career prospects and have the skills and knowledge to perform more effectively in related roles in the business and IT sector. Alternatively, graduates may also progress to a range of related degree courses in universities and technological universities including Advanced Entry into Year 2 of the following business courses:
Second Year Entry:
TU Dublin
DkIT
IADT
NCI
Further information
Course commences September 2024.
Students should apply online through the college website: www.dife.ie (see "Application Weblink").
Applications are accepted from the 1st of December each year. The first round of interviews are held in March. Students applying after the March interviews will be interviewed in late May and those applying after May will be interviewed in late August/early September. Interviewees will be invited for interview via text and email, so it is important that a working mobile number and email address are carefully recorded on application.
Note: There are no application fees applicable and all applications are made through www.dife.ie.
Application Procedure for International Students
DIFE welcomes and values students from all over the world. All courses in DIFE are conducted through English. All students must prove that they have the sufficient competency in English prior to commencing a programme of study. The following administrative arrangements also apply:
- All international students must provide appropriate identification documentation and comply fully with the residency requirements of the Irish Government.
- Non-EU citizens will be required to pay an economic fee as determined by the Department of Education and Skills.
- Applications can only be made by Non-EU citizens if they are resident in Ireland at the time of application.
- This fee is presently €3,653 per year (subject to change). Some categories of Non-EU citizens may be exempt from the economic fee.
- The college will not engage in any way in the process of visa application.
Registration
Registration for all students takes place in late August/early September. Students will be notified by post in advance of their registration day. Students will not be officially registered with the college until all fees are paid or proof of exemption status is submitted e.g. copy of SUSI grant approval, medical card or proof of Back to Education allowance.
This course will help you gain various business skills along with learning about many of the latest systems and trends in business computing and IT. Learners will develop an understanding of key business and computing practices that are part of current and future businesses competing in the digital age.
Business Management
Web Authoring
Spreadsheets
Relational Database
Customer Service
Business Planning
Work Experience
Applied Economics
Marketing Management
Mathematics (Option)
6M4985 - Business Studies
Award: QQI Level 6 Certificate in Business - 6M4985.
Contact Admissions Office or Course Co-ordinator,
Drogheda Institute,
Tel: 041 983 7105
Web: www.dife.ie
email: dife@lmetb.ie