Further Education
2025-2026

Further Education 2025-2026

Advanced Certificate in Business Management with PR 6M4985

This one year Business Management with PR and Digital Marketing course provides learners with essential skills in planning, finance, and leadership. It also focuses on public relations, helping learners build strong brands and communicate effectively, as well as digital marketing to engage audiences online. Practical projects improve creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking. By the end of the course, learners will feel confident and ready for success in business or further education. This Course is designed to: Provide learners with essential business skills, including planning, financial management, and leadership. Develop expertise in public relations to build strong brand identities and communicate effectively. Teach practical digital marketing strategies, including social media management and online campaign creation. Enhance problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking through hands-on projects and real-world applications. Prepare learners for career success in competitive industries or progression to higher education opportunities. This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.

Course Content
  • Business Management Level 6 (6N4310) QQI
  • Spreadsheets Level 6 (6N4089) QQI
  • Communications Level 6 (6N1950) QQI
  • International Marketing Level 6 (6N3926) QQI
  • Personal and Professional Development Level 6 (6N1949) QQI
  • eBusiness Studies Level 6 (6N4485) QQI
  • Human Resource Management Level 6 (6N3750) QQI
  • Public Relations Level 5 (5N1405) QQI
Certification

QQI Level 6 Award 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*

  • 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.

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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 be awarded the opportunity to participate in a 2 or 3 week fully funded European work placement as part of this course.

Please Note

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

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