Higher Certificate In Business With Administration And Ict Skills Galway-Mayo IT - Letterfrack
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    Course details

    The Higher Certificate in Business with Administration and ICT skills imparts an understanding of modern IT in an organisational context and a high level of competency in the use of business applications software. This programme combines the development of IT skills with a critical business awareness that emphasises interpersonal and communication techniques.

    What you will learn?

    You will learn how various elements of Information and Communications Technology (I.C.T) such as the integration of telecommunications, computers, software applications and storage will enable business users in an administrative environment to access, store, transmit, and manipulate information. This programme will also show you how information technology complements both the practical and functional areas of business and management.

    You will gain knowledge and skills in a number of areas including:

    • the core business functions (i.e. Marketing, Finance, Economics and Law) and how they are applied in the operation of a business;
    • the stock market and the management of finances;
    • ICT skills – creation of websites, development of databases and business applications; • personal communication skills, development of self-confidence, teamwork and presentation skills; and
    • a foreign language.

    Programme Modules

    Programme modules may include the following:

    • Introduction to Statistics;
    • PC Applications;
    • Communications;
    • Information Technology 1;
    • Information Technology 2
    • Introduction to Accounting;
    • Business Mathematics;
    • Microeconomics;
    • Macroeconomics
    • Professional Development Skills;
    • Business Accounting Software Applications
    • Management;
    • Social & Organisational Psychology
    • Introduction to Marketing;
    • Web Design;
    • Introduction to Law;
    • Advanced PC Applications; and
    • Introduction to Databases.
    Some of the elective modules may be chosen from the following list:
    • EU Matters;
    • Exploring Values;
    • Intercultural Studies;
    • EU Policy;
    • Business Programming 1
    • Personal Finance;
    • Financial Accounting 1,
    • Management Accounting1
    • Selling;
    • Business Programming 2,
    • Financial Investment
    • Management Accounting 2;
    • Financial Accounting 2
    • Quality Management,
    • Sales Management;
    • and Language and Culture 1 & 2

    There is a variety of teaching and assessment methodologies used in the delivery of the programme, including case studies, group work, lab sessions, field trips, lectures and continuous assessment.

    Updated on 08 November, 2015

    About Galway-Mayo IT - Letterfrack

    "At GMIT they develop life-long learning opportunities through their teaching and research, by supporting regional development consistent with national higher education policy."
    VISION
    Learning is and will be the core activity of the Institute, bringing students, staff and the region together to share, apply, test and create knowledge;
    GMIT will continue to develop as a regional organisation with an international focus committed to the personal and professional enrichment of its students, the needs of its region, national priorities and global opportunities;
    GMIT will both shape and respond to the perspectives and expectations of its stakeholders and will work in collaboration with them to meet their needs;
    GMIT will be an organisation characterised by its flexibility, creativity, responsiveness and a capacity to adapt.
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