Business: Advanced Certificate in Business WITH ACCOUNTING (QQI Level 6)
This full-time one-year programme is designed to enable successful learners to gain an in-depth understanding of the role and function of business management and accounting within different business environments, and provide learners with the knowledge, skills and competency to prepare financial statements for a range of organisations both manually and using integrated accounting software. On successful completion, learners will develop knowledge and critical evaluation skills in the application of business management, bookkeeping and accounting to real life scenarios. The programme may also enhance opportunities in securing an apprenticeship in the area of Financial Services, Accounting Technician or Services Associate.
For further information click Accounting Technician Apprenticeship.
- Accounting – Manual & Computerised
- Bookkeeping – Manual & Computerised
- Business Management
- Applied Economics
- Personal & Professional Development
- Team Leadership
- Spreadsheets
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing Management
Modules are subject to change
Leaving Certificate or QQI Level 5, or equivalent standard of education. All applicants are subject to an interview and an online assessment.
Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) | US720 Business (Level 7)* US846 Accounting with Finance (Level 8) |
South East Technological University (SETU), Carlow | SE420 Higher Certificate Business (Level 6)* SE407 Accounting (Level 8) |
Maynooth University (MU) | MH101 Arts (Level 8) MH107 Social Science (Level 8) MH401 Finance (Level 8)** MH403 Accounting and Finance (Level 8)** MH407 Business and Accounting (Level 8)** MH411 Entrepreneurship (Level 8) |
Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Galway | AU501 Business (Level 7) AU505 Business with Entrepreneurship (Level 7) AU600 Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Accounting (Level 8) AU604 Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Finance and Economics (Level 8) |
University of Galway | GY201 Commerce (Level 8)** GY209 Commerce Global Experience (Level 8)** |
Mary Immaculate College (MI) Dublin City University (DCU) | M1017 BA in Education, Business Studies and Religion (Level 8)! MI016 BA in Education, Business Studies & Accounting (level 8) ! DC111 Business Studies (Level 8)** DC115 Accounting & Finance (Level 8)** |
*Maths module or Leaving Certificate Maths is a requirement
**Upon completion of the Major Award 6M4985, students may progress directly to Year 2 of these courses.
! O6/H7 Leaving Certificate Maths required.
For further information, please contact Elaine on 057 9349424 or email: tullamore@loetb.ie
€80 QQI Level 6 Certification Fee.
Medical Card holders or those in receipt of a Social Welfare payment are exempt from this Certification Fee.
VTOS: If you are over 21 years of age, are unemployed and have been getting certain social welfare payments for at least 6 months you can apply for the Vocational Training and Opportunities Scheme (VTOS). Successful applicants can receive a VTOS payment for the duration of the course, instead of their social welfare payment. Small meal and travel allowances may also apply.
Course Details
Code:6M4985
Award Title: QQI Level 6 – Certification in Business
Duration: One year – September 2025 to May 2026.