Business Studies Diploma Level 6+

2 Years Full Time HND Business Studies Course
QQI Level 6+

The Higher National Diploma in Business is an internationally recognised qualification which aims to equip graduates  with the knowledge, skills and understanding required to work effectively in a business environment. It gives you the opportunity to develop specialist expertise in the area of your choice be it legal procedure and practice, accounting, marketing, human resource management or general business. Students are given the opportunity to study additional legal or accounting modules each year.

This is a two-year full-time program . Students also have the opportunity to complete a block work placement each year. (As this is an integral part it the course, work experience is compulsory).

The balance between the academic side and the practical application of skills gives students a unique opportunity to prepare for further study and employment in Ireland or abroad.

Course Director: Margaret Doogan

• Business and the Business Environment
• Marketing Processes and Planning
• Human Resource Management
• Leadership and Management
• Accounting Principles
• Managing a Successful Business Project  (Pearson Set)
• Business Law
• Recording Financial Accounting
• Legal Practice and Procedures
• Spreadsheet Methods
• French

Subjects Year 2:

• Research Project (Pearson Set)
• Organisational Behaviour
• Statistics for Management
• Business Strategy
• Marketing Insights and Analytics
• Planning for Growth
• Law of Contract and Tort
• Company Law and Corporate Governance
• Applied Economics
• French

Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.

BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business

QQI Business Studies 5M2102 components

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate: O6/H7 in 4 subjects plus at least one O2/H6. Subjects must include English.

QQI Level 5 Award in a related discipline with a Merit profile.

Mature Applicants

Mature applicants who have relevant industry experience and may not meet the above requirements are welcome to apply.

Applicant Information Meeting

All applicants will be invited to an Applicant Information Meeting.

Graduates can find employment in areas within the business, legal and accounting sectors in organisations.

Graduates with appropriate grades can achieve the following progression:

• Year 3 of a 4 year Level 8 Degree in the following areas: Business Management, Marketing Management and Human Resource Management.
• Year 2 of the 3 year Level 8 Degree in Business , Human Resource Management and Marketing

Other higher level institutes will consider applications based on individual results.

“As a mature student who had been out of the education system for some years, it was quite a daunting and nerve racking to be returning. However, looking back now I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. During my time at ICFE, I received great encouragement from all the tutors.

I would recommend to anyone thinking of returning to education to simply “take the plunge” at Inchicore College. You won’t be disappointed. Amazing place, small class sizes, brilliant tutors and an altogether fantastic experience.

Not only did I receive my diploma but I also received confidence in my ability and am now completing my final year of a business degree.”

Audrey Devlin