Business Studies

Course details

Each module is a self contained unit of study within the programme and is delivered and assessed independently. It aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to enter the world of business. On successful completion of the course, students will have many opportunities to gain employment in the Computer/Business Administration areas or progress to further study in the Information Technology or Business/Commerce areas.

Certification

• National Certificate FETAC Level 5 in Business Studies
• ECDL

Entry Requirements

Applicants will be interviewed and places awarded according to suitability for the course.

Career Options

Graduates of this course have obtained employment in Local

Authorities, Civil Service, Health Boards, Financial

Institutions, Schools, Private Industry, etc.

Progression to Higher Education

• Progression to a variety of third level courses in Institutes of Technology and Universities in the areas of Office Information Systems, Business Studies, Information Systems Management, Electronic Business and Training and other business courses.
• Students may also progress to Certificate in Administration Level 6 in McEgan College see p 8.

COURSE OUTLINE

Marketing Practice (5N1400), ECDL, Business Administration Skills (5N1610), Payroll - Manual and Computerised (5N1546), Information and Administration (5N1389), E-Business (5N1369), Word Processing (5N1358), Bookkeeping - Manual and Computerised (5N1354), Text Production (5N1422), Work Experience (5N1356), Communications (5N0690)