Further Education
2025-2026

Further Education 2025-2026

Advanced Certificate in Business Management and Accounting 6M4985

This Advanced Certificate in Business Management and Accounting course is designed to equip learners with a portfolio of skills required in the financing, planning, marketing & management of a small business whilst also providing the necessary entry requirements for entry to Third level. Business Management students may have the opportunity to apply for a three-week Erasmus+ Placement during the academic year where they may work in a European business organisation. This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.

COURSE CONTENT
  • Business Management 6N4310

  • Spreadsheets 6N4089

  • Communications 6N1950

  • Computerised Accounts 6N3911

  • Marketing Management 6N4188

  • International Marketing 6N3926

  • Personal & Professional development 6N1949

  • E-business Studies 6N4485

CERTIFICATION

QQI Level 6 Award in Business Management 6M4985

Entry Requirements
  • Successful completion of QQI Level 5 Award or equivalent
  • Pre admission guidance meeting
  • Mature applicants welcome
Fees
  • Student Contribution: €175
  • QQI Exam Fee €80

Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.

Progression

Graduates of this course can apply through the CAO or the Higher Education Links Scheme to pursue higher and advanced certificate or degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities, and Universities. The number of places available may be limited. Applicants should verify specific linked awards and eligibility criteria with the respective Higher Education Institution.

Career Opportunities include: Graduates will be equipped with the necessary skills to work in small to medium enterprise as a manager. The skills acquired will be easily transferable to any business discipline.

3rd Level Progression Examples:

University of Galway

  • Business Information Systems

  • Commerce

  • Law and Business

  • Business Studies

  • Arts

Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Galway

  • Bachelor of Business

  • Business Information Systems

  • Marketing and Sales

For more information on third level progression links, visit:

Adult and Part-Time Education

Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee.

Erasmus+

Students may have the opportunity to apply for an Erasmus+ Placement during the academic year (subject to funding through the Lifelong Learning Programme by Léargas).

PLEASE NOTE

GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

https://apply.gti.ie/ajax