Certificate in Business Studies

Course details

Course Aims and Career Opportunities

• Participants on this programme will gain knowledge, skills and understanding in relation to modern business practice and the competence required to work successfully in a range of business contexts.
• A broad range of business skills will be studied, such as communications, marketing practice, business administration, ICT applications, bookkeeping & payroll, customer service, with work experience to consolidate learning and enhance career development.
• The importance of personal motivation, taking responsibility and initiative in applying their skills to finding solutions to a range of modern business challenges will be emphasised.
• Learners will be asked to reflect on the reality of having to adapt to changing business environments, and take charge of their own learning and future professional development.
• Successful candidates can pursue employment in the private, public or voluntary sectors.
• You will have marketable job skills to apply for jobs such as Junior Business Professional, Office Assistant, Accounts Clerk, Front Office, Administration, Marketing Assistant, Customer Service, etc.
• You may also progress to higher level qualifications such as in areas such as management, human resources, retail, computing, accounting, etc.
• If you complete 8 Component Certificates you can achieve a Major Award in Business Studies Level 5 which will allow you to apply for a wide range of higher educ

Entry Requirements

• FETAC Level 4; Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied; Recognised qualifications of approved overseas institutions; Mature students with relevant work or life experience.