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QQI Level 6 | 6M4985

Business 
Major Award

Build a recognised QQI Level 6 Business Major Award by completing 8 modules (120 credits), with flexible Live Tutor Online and Self-Paced learning options.

✓ QQI Major Award

✓ 120 Credits

✓ Flexible Learning

✓ Tutor Support

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Is This Major Award for You?

Developing Your Career

Build advanced business and administration skills to support your career development.

Working in Business or Administration

Strengthen your existing workplace skills and develop greater responsibility and confidence.

Upskilling or Returning to Learning

Gain a recognised Level 6 qualification with flexible learning options and ongoing support.

Progressing Further

Build a QQI Level 6 Major Award with opportunities for further education, career development and progression.

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Choose How you Learn

Build your Major Award around your life. You can mix Live Tutor Online and Fully Online Self-Paced modules as you work towards your qualification.

Live Tutor Online

Join scheduled online classes with your tutor and other learners, with structured weekly learning, guidance and support.

Fully Online Self-Paced

Work through eligible modules flexibly in the Lir eLearning Hub, with tutor guidance and Lir learner supports available throughout.

You can choose the learning option that suits you for each individual module –

you don't have to use the same delivery method for your entire Major Award.

Choose Your 8 Modules

To achieve the QQI Level 6 6M4985 Business Major Award,

you need to complete 8 modules worth 15 credits each, giving you a total of 120 credits.

Some modules are mandatory, while others allow you to choose subjects that best suit your goals.

1. Complete this Mandatory Module

✓ 6N4310 Business Management

2. Choose 1 of These Modules

✓ 6N1950 Communications

OR

✓ 6N2191 Leadership

3. Choose 1 or 2 of These Modules

✓ 6N3750 Human Resources Management

✓ 6N4089 Spreadsheets Advanced​

✓ 6N4977 Word Processing Advanced

✓ 6N1946 Work Experience​

4. Choose Your Remaining Modules

Select the modules needed to bring your award to 120 credits, subject to the award requirements.

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✓ 6N4169 Administration Practice

✓ 6N2228 Assessment Practice

✓ 6N2191 Leadership (If not chosen above)

✓ 6N1950 Communications (if not chosen above)

✓ 6N4865 Bookkeeping (Manual & Computerised)

✓ 6N4186 Front Office Skills

✓ 6N4005 Payroll (Manual & Computerised)

✓ 6N4329 Supervisory Management

 

Level 5 Option: One eligible Level 5 module (15 credits) may be included, for example:

✓ 5N1354 Bookkeeping (Manual & Computerised)

✓ 5N0765 Intercultural Studies

✓ 5N2428 Medical Terminology

✓ 5N1546 Payroll (Manual & Computerised)

✓ 5N3113 Research and Study Skills​​

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Support Throughout Your Major Award

Whichever learning options you choose, you'll have access to Lir's learner supports as you work through your modules.

1-to-1 Online Tutor Support

Get individual tutor guidance when you need help with your learning or coursework.

Lir Coach & Self-Check Support

Use interactive Lir Coach activities and Self-Checkers to check your understanding and review coursework before submission.

Lir AI Study Buddy Support

Access additional learning support as you work through your modules in the Lir eLearning Hub.

Lir Learner Community

Join the online Lir Learner Community to connect with other learners, take part in discussions and activities, and feel part of the wider Lir learning community.

Additional support includes: Weekly Check-In • Ongoing Tutor Support • Lir Microsoft 365 Software (where required) • Lir Mobile Course App

Progression and Award Information

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Progression Opportunities

Explore progression opportunities after completing your QQI Level 6 6M4985 Business Major Award.

Certification & QQI Award

Understand how your 8 modules and 120 credits combine to achieve the QQI Level 6 6M4985 Business Major Award.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers about module choices, learning options, certification, learner support and completing your Major Award.

Explore the Modules in Your Major Award

Choose from a range of  QQI Level 6 modules to build your Business Major Award.
Click on any module to learn more about the content, assessment and learning options.

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Ready to Take the Next Step?

Choose your modules and learning options, or contact the Lir Training Team for guidance on planning your QQI Level 6 Business Major Award.

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