Business Management (QQI Level 6)

Course details

In this newly validated Business Management distance learning course the learner will learn about a range of organisations from Sole Traders, Private and Public organisations, Partnerships and Co-Operatives, they will also learn about their mission statements, visions, their objectives and structures. They will learn how to conduct a SWOT analysis in a organisation, in other words looking at the strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities that face an organisation and the student will also learn about external factors that impact upon an organisation by conducting a PEST analysis.

They will be taught how organisations manage and adopt to change and will also learn about the role of management in terms of planning, controlling, measuring performance within an organisation and learn about the different leadership styles and their impact on both groups and individuals in the organisation and about the Human Resources function and the key role it plays within an organisation in terms of selection, appraising employees, managing and resolving conflict with an organisation.

This distance learning, FETAC accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at any convenient place and time, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification. The course is designed for those working in Large Companies, SMEs or the Public Sector.

Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Study guide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration. The course documentation for this FETAC certified course is detailed and easy to read.

Topics covered include:

• Types of Organisation
• Organisation Structure
• Organisation Strategy
• SWOT Analysis
• Micro Environment
• Macro Environment (PEST)
• The Manager’s Role
• Managing People
• Managing Information
• Managing Finance
• Leadership
• Motivating Staff
• Recruiting Staff
• Interviewing Skills
• Appraising Staff
• Managing Conflict
• Training & Development
• Report Writing
• Time Management
• Project Management
• e-mail & the Internet

Who should complete this course?

• Existing Managers and Supervisors who wish to gain a formal accredited qualification.
• Newly appointed Managers and Supervisors who wish to learn how to manage people and teams.
• Managers in business who have to make direct reports and wish to learn best-practice techniques for managing people.
• People who wish to gain a professional, accredited qualification in the subject matter through distance learning.

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites:

• Level 5 Certificate in, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences.
• As this programme is delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
• If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted or emailed to you. You can complete and return assignments/projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.
• If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.

Progression to further Studies:

This course leads to a level 6 award on the National Framework of Qualifications.

Students who successfully complete this programme may use this Level 6 credit towards the FETAC Advanced Major Award in Management (Ref. 6M4587).