Course details

QQI Level 5 Business Administration 5M2468

Programme Overview

Learners get the opportunity to demonstrate a broad range of specialised knowledge applicable to business administration in a range of sectors. Demonstrate knowledge of theory, practices and processes pertinent to business administration in a variety of environments, with significant depth in specific administration contexts. Evaluate and use information to plan, develop and determine solutions to varied problems relating to business administration. Act in a range of varied and specific administrative related contexts, by identifying and applying the required administrative skill and knowledge. Exercise initiative and take responsibility for carrying out defined business administration activities both independently and within teams or groups.

Typical Modules

  • Business Administration Skills
  • Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised
  • Text Production
  • Word Processing
  • Communications
  • Work Experience
  • Database Methods
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Spreadsheet Methods

Entry Requirements

  • Applicants must have Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent.
  • Holders of a QQI Level 4 Award are also eligible to apply.
  • Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic requirements.

In addition applicants will have to undertake an interview.

Employment/Progression Opportunities

  • It is envisaged that successful Award holders will acquire positions in a modern office, preferably at junior management level e.g. public and private sector positions in clerical, administrative, legal, accounts, data processing, health services, banking, insurance etc.
  • Application of the Bachelor of Business Studies Degree (LM050) at the University of Limerick may be possible subject to UL's entry requirements.
  • Also other Institutes of Technology and other Colleges around the country may be offering opportunities for further studies.
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Limerick College of Further Education

Limerick College of Further Education is a long-established, state-funded and administered further education college. It is one of many centres of education run by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. LCFE was known until 2008 as Limerick Senior College.

LCFE offers Further Education (Post Leaving Certificate) programmes and Professional qualifications in a variety of disciplines and caters for approximately 1200 full-time and 3000 part-time learners. Its campuses are situated in the South-East of the city on Mulgrave Street (a short distance from the city centre) and also in East Limerick at Cappamore.

Limerick College of Further Education aims to provide high quality internationally-recognised educational programmes, delivered in a modern dynamic environment by a highly qualified and committed team of teachers. Programmes are accredited by a number of prestigious validating bodies. The approval of LCFE by these bodies is a further benchmark of the high quality of courses, facilities, tuition and support structures on offer.

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