Business Administration
Are you interested in Business? If you need a pathway to a Business degree or seeking to apply to a business apprenticeship, this course can offer you a platform. Are you motivated and interested in what makes the world go around? Then this course is for you!
| 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
Entry Requirements
A student over 16 years seeking entry to this programme does not need a previous formal qualification. Should the student have previous qualifications, one of the following may be advantageous for admission to the programme:
- Leaving Certificate/LCA
- QQI Level 4 Award
- Mature students welcome
- If English is not your first language you may be asked to complete an English assessment
- Students who may not have formal academic requirements but who have the ability to successfully participate on the course will be considered. (RPL Recognition of Prior Learning)
Careers / Further progression
CAREER/PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
The subjects are designed to enhance and improve entry to third level university, as these subjects provide an introduction to Business degrees. This Award is also an accepted qualification for Business Apprenticeships e.g. Insurance, Financial Services
The Statistics module is accepted in many universities in lieu of Leaving Cert Maths.
Type in this course code 5M2468 in the Careers Portal webpage https://careersportal.ie/courses/cao_fetac_links.php to see progression routes.
Level 5 graduates may also progress to Level 6 Diploma in Business with Project Management in Cathal Brugha FET.
Past students have gone to DCU, Maynooth, National College of Ireland, (NCI) & TU while others have gone directly into business administration jobs.
Further information
Courses begin in September 2024
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
The college welcomes applications from qualified international applicants. Non-EU learners whose visas do not confer access to publicly funded education may be required to pay a course fee of €3654 for their course if eligible. For further details, please contact the college. Applicants who are in the international protection system and have been granted permission to work are not eligible for the €3654 non-EU fees. Applicants will be required to provide proof of their immigration status (eg. GNIB card, permission to work letter issued by the Department of Justice) as part of the enrolment process.
MATURE STUDENTS
The number of mature students attending Further Education courses in Marino College is increasing each year and at present constitutes a significant proportion of our total numbers. Mature students are very welcome and Learner Supports will pay particular attention to their learning needs.
Mature students are welcome to apply. Formal academic qualifications not required.
All fees are now €50
Student Grants
Eligible students can apply for a SUSI Grant to assist with course costs. Please contact SUSI.ie for further information.
Back to Education Allowance
Eligible students can avail of the Back to Education Allowance which enables students to retain their benefit payment while studying. Please contact your local INTREO office or welfare.ie for further information.
Apply online via link above.
HOW WILL I LEARN?
You will have a mixture of classroom-based subjects and independent study. You will be expected to complete assignments throughout the year. Course work will consist of a combination of onsite & online learning.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
Business Administration
Statistics
Digital Marketing
Book Keeping - Computer + Manual
Human Resources
Word Processing
Customer Service
Personal and Professional Development
Economics
Digital Marketing
Please note the components listed above may vary occasionally.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
A full Award is granted on passing the relevant eight components. You will be assessed throughout and at the end of the year (Continuous Assessment). On successful completion of each component, you will be awarded a Pass, a Merit or a Distinction grade.
5M2468
Certification: QQI Level 5 Award in Business Administration 5M2468.
Cathal Brugha FET Campus
76 Marlboro Street, Dublin 1.
T: 01 533 7126
Enquiries: susan.switzer@kmcfe.cdetb.ie