Business and Psychology Level 5

1 Year Full-Time Business and Psychology Course
QQI Level 5

An understanding of psychology in business and the workplace can lead to increased productivity, employee satisfaction, and the success of a business in the competitive marketplace. This course will help you gain an understanding of how psychology can benefit every area of the business. On this exciting new course, you will learn about

• communicating with and motivating staff
• understanding consumer buying behaviour
• techniques used in selling and marketing strategies
• the impact of an organisation’s customer service

An understanding of psychology is also key to individual development. This course will also assist you in the development of your own vocational skills and soft skills required to gain academic and professional success in the post-pandemic business world, including communication skills, intrapersonal skills, interpersonal skills, and team-working.

Course Coordinator: Margaret Doogan

• Applied Economics
• Behavioural Studies
• Conflict Resolution/ Human Resources
• Customer Service
• Marketing Practice
• Spreadsheet Methods
• Statistics
• Work Experience

Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.

QQI Business Studies 5M2102

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate: O6/H7 in 5 subjects
Leaving Certificate Applied
QQI Level 4 major award
Equivalent qualifications will be accepted

Mature Applicants

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

QQI 5M2102 Business Studies major award leads to a wide range of Level 6, 7 or 8 qualifications through the Higher Education Links Scheme including:

• DBS BA (Hons) in Business – Psychology
• IADT BSc (Hons) Psychology – Applied Psychology
• TUD Business and Business Management at Level 6, 7 or 8