Business Administration/Office Technology Studies

Course details

To provide students with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of information and communications technology

and practical typing and audio secretarial skills required in the performance of a broad range of administrative, secretarial and organizational tasks. Excellent career opportunities and further education advancements for successful graduates.

Modules

Audio Transcription (dictation - 40 wpm) - (5N1549 )

Bookkeeping - Manual and Computerised - (5N1354 )

Business Administration Skills - (5N1610)

Communications - (5N0690)

Database Methods - (5N0783 )

Text Production (typing - 50 wpm) - (5N1422)

Word Processing - (5N1358)

Work Experience - (5N1356 )

Course Info

Work experience takes place one day per week throughout the academic year in local offices where future contacts with prospective employers can be established.

Special Features

Learn to use a wide range of office technology confidently including Tas Books, Database and Internet, and develop speed in accurate typing. Enhance communication & presentation skills using Powerpoint and Data projectors.

Regular visits and presentations from HR departments from large businesses, banks and others from the local business sector.

Galway Community College reserves the right to make changes to any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the college and a student or a third party.

Entry Requirements

FETAC Level 4, minimum of 17 years of age at time of registration, Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied, Equivalent qualifications from other countries, relevant life experiences, relevant work experiences and mature students.

Career Opportunities

Having qualified with a Legal Secretary/Medical Secretary or Business Administration and Office Technology Course FETAC Level 5 you can gain employment as a Legal Secretary in a Solicitors Office, Medical Secretary in a Hospital, Doctors Office, Clerical Officer in the Public Service, Receptionist, Office Administrator in Hotels, employment in office administration positions in businesses and multinational companies.