Business Management & Administration

• Industry-Driven Curriculum: Learn the skills that employers value most, including foundational business principles and advanced digital techniques. 
   
• Practical Experience: Gain hands-on knowledge through work placements in the business sector, bridging the gap between academic theory and professional practice. 
   
• Career Progression: Build a strong foundation for immediate employment or further studies at Level 6 or Third Level education. 
   
• Future-Focused Learning: Explore traditional and digital business strategies, ensuring you are prepared for success in today’s fast-changing industries. 

This programme offers a well-rounded education that combines practical experience with theoretical learning. Graduates are empowered with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in their careers and stay ahead in a competitive and changing global business environment. 

• Bookkeeping – Manual & Computerised
• Business Administration Skills
• Communications
• Entrepreneurial Skills
• Marketing Practice
• Statistics
• Work Experience
• Digital Marketing
• eCommerce

     Components subject to change

One of the following:  

• Leaving Certificate or its equivalent. Extenuating circumstances may be considered
• Leaving Certificate Applied 
• Full QQI Level 4 Award 
• Mature Applicants - experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications

Employment within the following sectors:

• Business
• Finance
• Administration
• Marketing

Examples of potential courses include:

BIFE:

• QQI Level 6 course in Management (6M4587) 
   

UCD University College Dublin 

• Bachelor of Commerce (DN650)

TCD Trinity College Dublin 

• BA (Hons) in Business, Economics & Social Studies (BESS) (TR081)

DCU Dublin City University 

• Bachelor of Business Studies (DC111)  
• BA in Accounting & Finance (DC115)

TUD Technological University Dublin [City Campus] 

• BSc in Business and Management (T0903)

Maynooth University 

• BBS in Business Management (MH404) 

IADT Institute of Art Design and Technology  

• Bachelor of Business Management (DL823)

*Places on above courses are not guaranteed

Larry Coyle

Meet BIFE students who have graduated from this course...

"I’m very lucky that I had the chance to study the QQI Level 5 business management & administration course in BIFE. As it has given me an opportunity that I thought I’d never be able to get. After I left school at 16, I was concerned that I might have lost my chance of getting into university or even getting a decent job. But after doing this course, it’s definitely made it possible. The course is great and gives you a solid understanding into the different areas of business such as marketing, administration, communications and statistics. The staff are brilliant and do everything they can to help you succeed. Which from all of that, led me to where I am now, as I’m currently an undergraduate in Maynooth University studying Politics and Economics and hoping to then get my masters in International Relations to pursue a career in the European Commission. Overall I would advise anyone who is interested in this course to definitely give it a go as it can do great things for you as it did for me." - Ross Denton
 

This course provided me with the opportunity to experience multiple different areas of the business world. With the variety of modules it entails along with the work experience that had to be carried out it helped me focus in on my future career choice. As a mature student, BIFE were very helpful with anything I wasn't too certain about in terms of the course work. Most importantly, because of BIFE, their staff and my motivation to work throughout the year, I am now attending Carlow IT studying Bachelor of Business (Honours) - Business CW908.

Leanne Bolger achieved student of the Year for the Level 5 Business Award in 2016.

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I received 8 distinctions in my Business Administration course in BIFE. This has allowed me to progress into a level 8 Business Studies degree in DCU which will last approximately 4 years in total.

Attending BIFE allowed my to get a feel for what it is like to study business as I had not studied business for the Leaving Certificate.

I thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the Business Administration course. I was particularly interested in the modules of Marketing and Entrepreneurial skills as it opened my eyes to what the business world has to offer.

Socially I connected well with all of the people in my class as we had a common interest. There were many extra curricular activities available throughout BIFE. I joined the DJ society which was very interesting and fun to participate in.

The guidance counsellor was very helpful in guiding me through the CAO process, entry to 3rd level and future career opportunities.

BIFE was an ideal stepping stone from second level to third level education as it gave me an understanding of the kind of work that I need to do in University.

Cillian Hughes