Course Description
Pre-University Business
Dunboyne College of Further Education
Pre-University Business
Business Studies 5M2102
WHAT IS PRE-UNIVERSITY BUSINESS?
This one-year course is an ideal entry level
qualification for all aspects of the business
world. There is a large demand for people
with business skills in the world of work. This
course also gives students an opportunity
to study the area of sales and marketing and
progress directly to employment or third
level. Marketing is a specialised area within
the business world that could lead to a long
and rewarding career. These qualifications
can be used to progress to certificate
and degree programmes in IT colleges or
universities. There is now a QQI Level 6
Certificate available in this area.
COURSE CONTENT
• Marketing Practice
• Communications
• Accounting (Manual and Computerised)
• Business Administration Skills
• Work Experience
• Word Processing
• Applied Economics
• Mathematics
• Safety and Health at Work
• Financial Services
• Spreadsheet Methods
• Language option
CERTIFICATION:
• QQI Level 5 in Business Studies 5M2102
| Course Code | 5M2102 |
| College Name | Dunboyne College of Further Education |
| Course Category | Business, Business Studies |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Course Location | Meath, UK |
| Delivery mode | Classroom based |
| Course Start Date | 20th September 2021 |
| Course End Date | 20th May 2022 |
| Course Duration | One Year |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Title of Awarding | QQI Level 5 in Business Studies 5M2102 |
| Entry Requirements | Leaving Cert or LCA Mature Students of all backgrounds Other equivalent qualification All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie |
| Career Path | CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates may pursue a degree in many Universities or IT Colleges around the country or, alternatively, may seek immediate employment in a range of business or marketing concerns. There is now a large range of certificates, ordinary and honours degree courses available to graduates on the newly expanded QQI Links Programme. The Pre-University Business option will allow students to progress to third level colleges and universities like Maynooth University, Athlone IT, TU Dublin -Blanchardstown/City Campus/ Tallaght, DCU, Dundalk Institute of Technology. Business graduates can also access the over 175 places in First Arts in Maynooth University. EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION: DCU: DC111 Business (Level 8, 3-4 Years) Maynooth: MH404 Business (Level 8, 3-4 Years) TU Dublin – City Campus: TU903 Business and Management (Level 8, 4 Years) TU Dublin – Blanchardstown: TU902 Business (Level 8, 4 Years) Maynooth: MH101 Arts (Level 8, 4 Years) |
