Business with English - Business Administration
This one-year QQI Level 5 course in English and Business is designed for students from overseas who wish to improve their knowledge of English and acquire Business and IT Skills.
| 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. September to May
Timetable Hours between Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 13:00.
Entry Requirements
CAO points not required.
All applicants will be required to attend an application review discussion. An offer of a place on this course is contingent on the applicant meeting the minimum entry requirements set out here, and satisfactory presentation at interview.
Leaving Certificate or equivalent. For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
Careers / Further progression
Career Prospects
Administration in banking, insurance, medical, solicitors and travel industries. +
Clerical work in health services and local authorities. +
General secretarial and office administration in local offices. +
Receptionist. +
Progressions
Advance to QQI level 6 at Mallow College. Use your full QQI award to progress to degrees in Business Administration, Business, Business Information Systems, Information Systems Management, Tourism & Marketing. For more links and detailed information on how to use your Mallow College qualification go to mallowcollege.ie/progressions.
A full QQI award achieves a maximum of 390 points for CAO.
Further information
Classes start the week of Monday the 11th of September 2023.
Full Fees (EU/EEA Citizens): €300
€50 Deposit + €50 QQI Fees + €200 Registration per year.
Medical Card Holders: €250
€50 Deposit + €200 Registration per year.
Student Grant Recipients (SUSI): €300
€50 Deposit + €50 QQI Fees + €200 Registration per year.
Additional means-tested student grants are available from SUSI.ie.
Back to Education Allowance (BTEA): €300
€50 Deposit + €50 QQI Fees + €200 Registration per year.
Retain Social Welfare benefits.
Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS): €0
€50 Deposit (refundable) per year.
Retain Social Welfare benefits. Additional weekly allowances for meals, travel and childcare are also available.
Learners attending full-time Further Education PLC courses may be eligible for a means-tested maintenance grant. Information regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.susi.ie
Yes
As well as the English language component, modules such as Communications and Intercultural Studies provide the students with the opportunity to perfect and reinforce the skills and abilities they learn in English across all skills (speaking, listening, reading & writing). This is combined with business components which are essential in preparing for work in a business environment.
Course Contents
Business Administration Skills 5N1610
English as a Second Language 5N1632
Work Experience 5N1356
Communications 5N0690
Word Processing 5N1358
Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977
Text Production 5N1422
Manual and Computerised Bookkeeping 5N1354
Courses are continually developed – content and specific award components are subject to change. See disclaimer.
Work Experience
Work experience is an integral part of this course. The dates and duration will be specified by the College in September
5M2468 - Business Administration
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Business Administration – 5M2468.
Erasmus+
50 full-time day students will travel, fully-funded, with Erasmus+ to another European country for 2 weeks. Find out more and apply.
Certification
QQI Certificate in Business Studies, Level 5 – 5M2468.
QQI Minor Award in Mathematics, Level 5 – 5N1833 (optional, offered for learners who may not meet progression requirements to higher education).
Phone: +353-22-43309
Email: info@mallowcampus.ie
www.mallowcampus.ie