Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Every business has projects. For a project to be successful, companies need a skilled Project Manager. Prepare for a new career in the high-growth field of project management.
Our exciting new level six Business with Project Management course is a one-year innovative programme providing you with highly sought-after, problem-solving skills in an exciting key growth area Project Management.
If you want to build on the skills you have already or just want a comprehensive Business Qualification as a stepping stone to further study or employment, this business course is the one for you.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Business Development - 6N4106
Human Resource Management - 6N3750
Project management - 6N4090
Sales and marketing - 6N3613
Spreadsheet Methods - 6N4089
Work Practice - 6N1947
Leadership - 6N2191
Administration Practice - 6N4169
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 6M5013 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
This course is approved by several key companies. Our graduates can take up immediate employment or go on to study business related courses that accept the 6M5013 qualification. Fulltime Courses:
- Maynooth University - Business Management MH404
- DCU - Business Studies DC111
- TU Dublin - Bus TU902
- NCI - Business NC009
- NCI Human Resource Management NC005
Advanced Entry into Year 2 of a degree. Some students may be interested in this route. This is on a case by case basis. NCI will consider Advanced Entry applicants. NCI Advanced Entry.