Business Studies
Business Studies (5M2102)
The QQI title of this level 5 major award is Business Studies (5M2102). It comprises of 8 minor component awards which amount to a combined total of 120 credits.
This programme is designed to help learners develop the essential administrative, accounting and financial knowledge and skills which form the basis for a career in industry, commerce or the public service. The course comprises both theoretical and practical modules, and learners will gain an understanding of both manual and integrated accounting software. There is a focus in this course on the functional areas of accounting, finance and business and the factors which influence business success.
| 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
Course Delivery Method: Self-Paced/Blended/Classroom.
All delivery methods include access to discussion board, online submission system and Further support is available - academic writing, study skills and Harvard referencing.
Entry Requirements
Is this course for you?
Access to the Programme
Mature Applicants with relevant life and work experience are welcomed. Our Course Advisor is available to meet with prospective learners to discuss and advise on the course details, career and academic opportunities and assess your suitability for the course.
Entry Criteria
Entry criteria / prerequisites Level 4 Certificate / Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) or relevant life experience detailed in a current Curriculum Vitae (CV). Please provide details and attach a copy of either a current CV or Certificate. Learners must be a resident of Ireland / based in Ireland.
Learners applying to study on the 5M2102 programme must have a National Vocational Certificate (Level 4), Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications. Recognition of Prior Learning in the context of appropriate work/life experience, detailed in a CV and with supporting documentation, will also be considered.
Careers / Further progression
Further Education Progression Routes
Progression Achievement of this award will enable the learner to progress to other appropriate programmes leading to awards at the next or higher levels of the National Framework of Qualifications. Learners who successfully complete this award may progress to any of the following awards:
6M4985 Business
6M4385 Retail Management
6M4587 Management
6M4749 Leisure Facility Supervisory Management
6M2115 Supervisory Management for Manufacturing
Progression Opportunities
The following level 5 and level 6 certificates are among those that generally (though not always) enable links to Business Degree programmes:
5N1610 Business Administration Skills
5N1400 Marketing Practice
6N4310 Business Management
6N3750 Human Resources Management
For details, please contact the Central Applications Office at www.cao.ie For information on these Business Studies Programmes, see www.forustraining.ie Applicants must check information on the CAO and on the higher education provider’s website. The basis for application to different higher education institutions Business Degree programmes is sometimes specific to one award and/or to specific attainment in specified awards.
Elsewhere: Graduates of this course are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology and Universities (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).
Level 8 Bachelor of Business in AIT – AL850
Higher Certificate in Business in AIT – AL650
Bachelor of Business in Business Administration SIT – SG535
Further information
For future start dates please contact the Provider.
€1100. Deposit: €250.
How to apply?
Choose and purchase the programme online (see "Application Weblink" below) below.
Learners will be able to:
Demonstrate a broad range of knowledge of the purpose, context and operation of business organisations.
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of a range of theories and practice pertinent to varied business applications and contexts.
Demonstrate the use of a broad range of business skills and tools required for the successful functioning of organisations.
Select appropriate business skills and tools to evaluate, interpret, plan and implement potential solutions to diverse and unfamiliar problems in a business environment.
Apply knowledge of skills to a range of business contexts, adapting to change and contributing to business success.
Exercise initiative and independent thinking in the performance of individual and group tasks.
Take responsibility for own learning within a structured context.
Reflect on own performance within the business environment to inform self understanding and further personal and professional development.
Modules:
The total credit value required for this certificate is 120. This will be achieved by completing:
A minimum credit value of 30 from the following components;
5N1348 Accounting Manual and Computerised
5N1610 Business Administration Skills
5N1400 Marketing Practice
A minimum credit value of 15 from the following components;
5N0690 Communications
5N0972 Customer Service
5N1951 Entrepreneurial Skills
5N1367 Teamworking
A minimum credit value of 15 from the following component;
5N1356 Work Experience
A minimum credit value of 30 from the following components;
5N1364 Digital Marketing
5N1619 Retail Selling
5N1354 Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised
5N1546 Payroll Manual and Computerised
5N2091 Business Law
Typically, QQI modules are 15 credits each – so completing 8 modules = 120 credits. 120 Credits are needed to achieve a QQI Major Award. However, sometimes a module will have as much as 30 credits, so completing one large module (30 Credits) plus 6 more normal modules (6 × 15 = 90) would achieve the 120 credits needed.
Grading
Pass 50% - 64%
Merit 65% - 70%
Distinction 80% - 100%
5M2102 Business Studies
What qualification will I receive?
You will be awarded a certificate 5M2102 Business Studies. QQI is the awarding body. Forus Training is a provider of education and training programmes and we issue certificates to learners who have reached the standard for a QQI award. The certificate you will receive on successful completion is a formal confirmation by QQI that you have demonstrated the knowledge, skill and competence required to achieve the named award. This Programme is validated by QQI and is coded 5M2102 Business Studies . This certificate which will be issued to you by us is an award listed on the NFQ (National Framework of Qualifications). This ensures the certificate is nationally and internationally recognised and has many potential uses; for example, for further / higher education or employment in Ireland or abroad.
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