Business Level 6

Why choose this course?

This is a wide-ranging business course which will broaden your academic knowledge and business skills. A major emphasis is placed on the developing your personal and technical skills required for success in the business world.

The learning is student centred and involves practical workrelated assignments. As a general business course, it opens up avenues within all areas of business.

The HND in Business has proved an excellent foundation for further study, and many of our students have progressed to the Business Degree Programmes in TU Dublin, using the BCFE Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the TU Dublin (Tallaght) to gain advanced entry

What will you study?

What do you need to apply?

Year 1 Higher National Certificate

• Leaving Certificate/LCVP with a minimum of two O1/H5 and three O6/H7 grades, or a relevant QQI Level 5 award with a Merit profile, or a relevant BTEC National Diploma with a Merit profile.
• Suitable BCFE QQI Level 5 courses include:
  • Business and Medical Administration Level 5, (BMC)
  • Business Studies Level 5, (BSC)
  • Business – Office Administration and IT Skills, Level 5, (BOS)
  • Digital Marketing – Digital Marketing and Content Development Level 5, (DMC)
• The academic entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+).

Year 2 Higher National Diploma

• Students who have successfully completed year 1 and have achieved a Higher National Certificate in Business, can progress automatically to year 2.
• Applicants with an equivalent Higher National Certificate, and subject to module compatibility may also apply directly to Year 2, Higher National Diploma in Business.

Course Features

• BCFE has Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the TU Dublin (Tallaght) to gain advanced entry to their Business degree programmes.
• Second year BHND students may apply for international work experience funded by the Erasmus+ study programme.

Progression Opportunities

• BCFE has a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the TU Dublin (Tallaght), this a formal arrangement allows advanced entry into either 2nd or 3rd year of the Business Management Level 8 Degree programme for our Higher National Diploma in Business students who have achieved either a Pass/ Merit profile or a Merit/Distinction profile respectively. TU Dublin (Blanchardstown), and the National College of Ireland may also grant exemption from year one, and in some cases year two of relevant degree courses on an individual basis.
• Graduates of this course may also apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to higher and advanced certificate and degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities and Universities (applicants should confirm linked awards and eligibility requirements with the relevant Higher Education Institution).

Career Opportunities

• Graduates of business from BCFE may seek employment in accounts, HR, sales, marketing, and management.