QQI Level 5 – 5M2102
This course provides a general education in the Business Studies area, together with a specialised knowledge of Finance and IT applications.
Specific Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied
Exemptions granted to mature applicants
Entry may be subject to interview
Course Duration
This is a one year course running from September to May timetabled over 3 or 4 days dependent on student choices.
Course Content
All students must choose a minimum of 2 from: accounting & book keeping and marketing practice and then choose a minimum of 3 from word processing, spreadsheet methods, desk top publishing, database methods, customer service and payroll. All students study communications and work experience. A total of 8 subjects must be chosen.
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Business Studies
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert or Master Level (optional, registration/exam fees payable)
Career Opportunities/Progression
Successful candidates may pursue careers at Clerical/Administration levels in Finance or Marketing Departments of medium/large sized organisations or eligible graduates may progress to QQI Level 6
