Business Advanced
This one-year full-time course provides students with the necessary skills for direct entry into a wide range of employment including Banking, Insurance, Commercial, and Service industries, HSE, Public Service and Local Government. Students must have completed a linked QQI Level 5 course. Students will have the opportunity to advance to management and administrative positions within these organisations.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year
Entry Requirements
NFQ Level 4 or equivalent when accessing a Level 5 programme. CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English. Mature Learners may be exempt from the Level 4 entry requirement. Non-EU/EEA applicants may apply and will be subject to full international fees.
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
BusinessAccounting
Marketing
Tourism
Progression to Higher Education
Graduates may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme. Graduates from this course may also apply for advanced entry straight into second year on a number of business related courses at ATU Galway.
Further information
Fees, grants, fee waivers
Admissions Fee €150
QQI Examination Fee €50 (exempt if you have a Medical Card)
Non-EU/EEA applicants will be subject to full international fees
Learner Supports
SUSI Maintenance Grants available.
Learner support available through the Fund for Students with Disabilities
Terms and Conditions
Commencing September 2023 – course will run subject to sufficient numbers.
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 Business Management.
Course Content
Business Management 6N4310
Communications 6N1950
Work Experience 6N1946
Spreadsheets 6N4089
Word Processing 6N4977
Web Authoring 6N2532
Conflict Management 6N2775
Supervisory Management 6N4329
Assessment takes place on an ongoing basis throughout the year and in the month of May. Assessments are based on part project work and part examination.
6M4985 - Business Advanced
Certification
QQI Level 6 Award in Advanced Certificate in Business (6M4985)
Telephone/Fax: (096) 36496
email: office@jmsschoolenniscrone.ie