Business Studies
This is an intensive full-time QQI Level 5 certificate course, which provides learners with the knowledge and skills required for a career in a business environment. Learners gain a solid foundation in business to further their academic studies in the area.
| 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 full-time.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) or over 18.
- No requirements for over 23s.
Careers / Further progression
Higher Education Progression
SETU Waterford
Bachelor of Business Level 8
Bachelor of Accounting Level 8
Bachelor of Finance and Investment Level 8
Bachelor in International Business Level 8
Bachelor of Business Level 7
Higher Certificate in Business Level 6
SETU Carlow
Bachelor of Business Level 8
Bachelor of Business in Human Resources Level 8
Bachelor of Business International Business Level 8
Bachelor of Business Marketing Level 8
Career Prospects
Business subjects, coupled with information technology, prepare students for a wide range of career opportunities in Finance, Management, Self-Employment and the Public Sector.
Further information
Commencement: 7th September 2023
Registration Date: 6th Sept 2023
€250
Fees/Charges
Courses at Enniscorthy Community College of Further Education are funded largely by the European Social Fund. Tuition costs are covered for Irish and EU citizens undertaking PLC courses. However, all learners are required to pay the following:
1. There is a materials fee for each course and this varies but the exact cost is in the individual course details. The cost of each course is clearly outlined on the website for each course.
2. A QQI Exam fee of €50. All learners who are holders of a medical card, on VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) or BTEA (Back to Education Allowance) are exempt from paying this charge. The costs for sitting the ATI exams are considerably higher and cost €300 in Year 1.
3. The government levy no longer applies.
4. There is an additional cost for additional exams in courses like Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing/Barbering. It is important for all learners to note that all fees must be paid prior to sitting exams at the end of the academic year.
It is important for all learners to note that all fees must be paid prior to sitting exams at the end of the academic year.
Full information on these schemes is available from www.welfare.ie and www.studentfinance.ie, www.susi.ie
Learners can complete the application form on-line or complete and return a hard copy of the application form.
Payment of fees and additional charges to be completed by the end of October.
Closing Date for receipt of applications is the 31st August each year. Applications received after this date will only be processed subject to places being available on your chosen course and is dependent on amount of coursework covered.
This award will provide learners with the opportunity to transfer and progress into a degree programme through our college’s links and the CAO system.
Components are subject to change)
Communications 5N0690
Marketing Practice 5N1400
Work Experience 5N1356
Accounting Manual & Computerised 5N1348
Text Production 5N1422
Bookkeeping Manual and Comp 5N1354
Word Processing 5N1358
Applied Economics 5N1350
Business Administration Skills 5N1610
5M2102 - Business Studies.
Certification: QQI Level 5 in Business Studies 5M2102.
Course Director
Veronica Doocey
Further Enquiries:
Tel: 053 923 6969
Email: eccfe@wwetb.ie
www.enniscorthyccfe.ie/