Access to Business Studies

Course details

This course provides participants who have been out of education the opportunity to return to education in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Mature students without formal qualifications are most welcome to apply.

AWARD

• QQI Level 5-FETAC Level 5
• Certificate in Business Studies
• 5M2102

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Leaving Certificate or equivalent. All applicants are interviewed and places are awarded on suitability.

COURSE CONTENT

The following subjects may be offered:

Business Administration

Equips the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence in the administration requirements of a range of organisations

Applied Economics

Enables the learner to apply economic thinking to current issues.

Digital Marketing

Provides students with the skills to use a range of social media and e-marketing tools.

Word Processing

Equips the learner with the skills and competence to produce documents to a professional standard.

Payroll – Manual and Computerised

Provides the learner with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain payroll records manually and on computer in a small to medium sized organisation.

Behavioural Studies

Equips the learner with the knowledge and skills to predict human behaviour within a range of social, cultural and organisational contexts.

Communications

Prepares students for presentations, writing reports and interviews.

Work Experience

Prepares students to undertake a placement of 60 hours in a business environment.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

This course allows students access to employment in an administration capacity within the world of business across both the private and public sectors.