Higher Certificate in Business

Program Overview

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Course Title: Higher Certificate in Business

Overview

This two-year course provides students with a strong foundation in the key aspects of business, producing a well-rounded graduate who can undertake a variety of business roles in an organisation. The broad and varied range of subjects offered provides graduates with the practical, work-ready skills they need to gain employment in a variety of companies, including project management, customer service, marketing, human resource management and financial roles.

Course Details

• TU Code: TU670
• CAO Point Range 2024: AQA-429
• NFQ Level: Level 6
• Award Type: Major
• Award: Higher Certificate
• ECTS Credits: 120
• Duration: 2 years
• Number of Places: 30 on each campus
• Location: Blanchardstown, Tallaght

Fees

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• Non-EU Fees: [Insert Non-EU fees]

What is... Business?

This course will include modules in the following specialisms: Principles of Business, Law & Marketing, Accounting, Human Resource Management and Information Systems. The flexibility offered within this course allows you to choose an elective in year 1 and year 2 to develop your interests within the business environment.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Requirements

• Minimum Number of Subjects: 5
• Minimum Grade in Maths: O6/H7/F2 or higher
• Minimum Grade in English or Irish: Irish - F3 /06/H7 English - 06/H7

QQI/FET Requirements

• QQI/FET Award Required: Any full Level 5 or 6 award
• Additional Requirements: None

Mature Applicants

• Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome.

English Language Requirements

• If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency.

Sample Timetable

• Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change and up to date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.

Career Opportunities

• Work in a broad spectrum of roles or careers including:
  • Administration
  • Banking
  • Retail
  • Sales
  • Human Resource Administration
  • Marketing
  • Tourism

Module Listing

• Year One
  • Semester 1:
    • Accounting [Mandatory]
    • Business Mathematics & Statistics 1 [Mandatory]
    • Fundamentals of Economics: Micro Economics [Mandatory]
    • Leading Modern Enterprises [Mandatory]
    • Skills for Success in Higher Education [Mandatory]
    • English for Academic Purposes1 [Elective]
    • Exploring Web Design [Elective]
    • French Ab Initio 1a [Elective]
    • French PLC 1a [Elective]
    • German Ab Initio 1a [Elective]
    • German PLC 1a [Elective]
    • Irish Culture and Society [Elective]
    • Spanish Ab Initio 1a [Elective]
    • Spanish PLC 1a [Elective]
  • Semester 2:
    • Fundamentals of Economics: Macro Economics [Mandatory]
    • Business Mathematics & Statistics 2 [Mandatory]
    • Business Information Systems [Mandatory]
    • Accounting [Mandatory]
    • Exploring Modern Enterprises [Mandatory]
    • French PLC 1b [Elective]
    • German Ab Initio 1b [Elective]
    • German PLC 1b [Elective]
    • Applied Media Studies in Business [Elective]
    • Spanish Ab Initio 1b [Elective]
    • Spanish PLC 1b [Elective]
    • French Ab Initio 1b [Elective]
    • Skills for Problem Solving [Elective]
    • English for Academic Purposes2 [Elective]
• Year Two
  • Semester 1:
    • Financial Accounting [Mandatory]
    • Human Resource Management 1 [Mandatory]
    • Principles of Marketing [Mandatory]
    • Electronic Commerce [Mandatory]
    • Business Law [Mandatory]
    • French for Business 2a [Elective]
    • German for Business 2a [Elective]
    • European Studies [Elective]
    • Spanish for Business 2a [Elective]
    • English for Business Purposes 1 [Elective]
  • Semester 2:
    • Introduction to Management & Cost Accounting [Mandatory]
    • French for Business 2b [Mandatory]
    • German for Business 2b [Mandatory]
    • Human Resource Management 2 [Mandatory]
    • Environmental Resource Management [Mandatory]
    • Information Management [Mandatory]
    • Spanish for Business 2b [Mandatory]
    • Marketing Communications [Mandatory]
    • Sustainable Business Practice [Mandatory]
    • English for Business Purposes 2 [Mandatory]

Advanced Entry

• Advanced Entry applications are accepted to this course.
• To qualify for Advanced Entry applicants must be currently studying, completing, or have successfully completed, studies at Level 6, 7 or 8 in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or an equivalent, in a related area.

Progression

• Blanchardstown Campus:
  • On successful completion of Year 1, you may transfer to year 2 on the:
    • Level 7: Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Finance
    • Level 7: Bachelor of Business
    • Level 8: Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting and Finance
    • Level 8: Bachelor of Business (Honours)
  • On successful completion of Year 2, you may transfer to year 3 on the:
    • Level 7: Bachelor of Business Accounting and Finance
    • Level 7: Bachelor of Business
• Tallaght Campus:
  • On successful completion of Year 1, you may transfer to Year 2 of either:
    • Level 7: Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Finance
    • Level 7: Bachelor of Business in Management
    • Level 7: Bachelor of Business in International Business
    • Level 7: Bachelor of Business in Marketing
    • Level 8: Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting and Finance
    • Level 8: Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Management
    • Level 8: Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business
    • Level 8: Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Marketing
  • On successful completion of the course (2 years), you may progress to Year 3 of Bachelor of Business Degree in Management (Level 7 or Level 8).