Course details

Introduction

This course is designed to equip both school leavers and mature applicants with necessary business skills and a thorough knowledge of the computer application packages used in the modern office, as well as preparing learners for further study in related areas. It also suits learners who wish to defer their college place for a year and acquire good IT skills to assist them in their future studies.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate with 5 passes or Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent. For mature students applications may be considered based on a proven interest in administration/business. Entry may be subject to interview.

Course Content

  • Business Administration Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Bookkeeping - Manual &
  • Computerised
  • Spreadsheet Methods
  • Text Production (Keyboarding)
  • Database Methods
  • Word Processing
  • Payroll - Manual & Computerised
  • Reception & Frontline Office Skills
  • Work Experience

Certification

5M2468 QQI Level 5 Business Administration

Course Structure

Gain a comprehensive understanding of application software including Spreadsheets, Word Processing and Databases. Learn the principles of Bookkeeping and related software and study the concepts of Business Administration and Customer Relations.

Career Options | Progression

The holder of a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Business Administration may progress to a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in IT & Business Management, to further study at Institutes of Technology/Universities or to employment in office administration, customer relations, bookkeeping, IT or related business areas.

This course is run with support from the FIT Job Seekers programme. They provide guidance and information on CV development, interview skills, work placement visits and LinkedIn profiles. After your completion of the Level 5 Business Administration course, FIT will provide three years of support in CV preparation and interview skills.

Evaluation

You will be assessed on the basis of:

  • Examinations
  • Projects or Assignments
  • Practical Skills Tests
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Monaghan Inst of FE & Training

There are many routes to a job and career success. Increasingly, further education and training are required. Universities or Institutes of Technology don't suit the needs of all - for some 34,000 Leaving Certificate and mature students, a place on a pLC Course is the preferred option. Courses are open to a wide range of participants including school leavers, adults and second chance learners, social welfare recipients, graduates wishing to re-skill etc

Monaghan Institute offers a wide range of further education and training (FET) courses. Each course is specifically designed for employment - the balance between theoretical and practical study is decided with the job-market firmly in mind. Close links with local employers and the community ensure that the focus of FET course provision is reflective of local needs and current/future skills shortages.  The work experience you complete as part of your training keeps both you and staff attuned to the realities of modern business/industry/commerce.

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