Business - Pre - University
This one year full-time course provides students with the practical skills and knowledge necessary for the dynamic world of business.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year - September - May.
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent (mature students welcome)
Interview
Mature applicants welcome
Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities in the following areas become accessible through the progression routes from this course to third-level colleges. Requirements for progression may change or new progression paths become available. Modules may also need to change to facilitate learner needs.
• Office and Business Administration
• Business
• Accounting
• Marketing
• Tourism
Progression to Higher Level
Graduates may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme.
The following are the most relevant courses;
Sligo College of Further Education
Advanced Certificate in Business Level 6
Tourism with Business Level 6
ATU - Sligo
SG101 Higer Cert in Business Level 6
SG535 Bachelor of Business in Business Adminsitration Level 7
SG536 Bachelor of Business Level 7
SG135 Business in Tourism with Event Management Level 7
Please note that all QQI Further Education graduates who hold a major Level 5 or Level 6 award are eligible to apply for any IT Sligo programme through the CAO system.
ATU - Letterkenny
LY107 Bachelor of Business in Management Level 7
LY128 Bachelor of Business in Marketing with online Technologies Level 7
ATU - Galway
GA170 Bachelor of Business Level 7
GA182 Bachelor of Business Level 8
GA181 Bachelor of Business in Accounting Level 8
Further information
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This one year full-time course provides students with the practical skills and knowledge necessary for the dynamic world of business.
This course is designed to;
Help students develop the essential skills and techniques which form the basis for a career in industry, commerce or the public service. The course comprises both theoretical and practical modules, and students will gain an understanding of both manual and integrated bookkeeping.
Course Content
• Business Administration Skills 5N1610
• Customer Service 5N0972
• Database Methods 5N0783
• Communications 5N0690
• Work Experience 5N1356
• Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977
• Word Processing 5N1358
• Book Keeping 5N1354
Optional Modules
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths (5N1833) as an extra module.
5M2468 - Business Administration
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Business Administration (5M2468)
Please Note
A new national Common Awards System (CAS) is being introduced by QQI for Further Education and Training programmes. Sligocfe reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
Phone 071-9145480
Email: sligocfe@msletb.ie
Web: www.sligocfe.ie