NC103 · Level 6 · 2 years
National College of Ireland (NCI) · Dublin
AQA
All qualified applicants got a place, so no points were needed. You still have to meet the minimum entry requirements.
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A Level 6 Higher Certificate in Business that gives you a base for working in business or progressing to a degree.
Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.
Management, finance, and marketing strategies
Learn how businesses operate and are managed. This field covers various business topics such as finance, marketing, human resources, and operations. Students will learn skills in strategic planning, organizational behavior, and decision-making. E.g. Commerce, Business Studies, International Business.
| Year | Round 1 | Final (end of season) | Middle student |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | AQA | Published after the final round | |
| 2025 | 129 | 129 | 307 |
| 2024 | AQA | AQA | 309 |
| 2023 | AQA | 141 | 336 |
Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.
These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.
See the course on the National College of Ireland (NCI) website ↗
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