Business Studies & Office Administration
This course is designed to give a clearly structured business education that provides a solid foundation for success in a business career. This course aims to equip both school leavers and mature applicants with necessary business skills and a thorough knowledge of the computer application packages used in the modern office, as well as preparing learners for further study in related areas. It also suits learners who wish to defer their college place for a year and acquire good IT skills to assist them.
| 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
Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades (or five passes pre 2017) or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses.
Some courses have subject specific requirements and these will be noted on relevant course pages.
A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses.
Careers / Further progression
Career Prospects
Business Studies & Office Administration graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Accountancy
Sales and Marketing
Business Administration
Banking and Finance
Retail
Human Resources
Customer Care
IT
MI Progression
Level 6 Advanced Certificate in IT & Business Management
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
College Course Area Level
DkIT Business Studies (Years 1 and 2 at Monaghan Institute) 8
DkIT Accounting and Finance 8
DCU Business Studies 8
UCD Commerce 8
NUIG Commerce (Global Experience) 8
Mary Immaculate College Business Studies Teaching 8
Employment Progression
Graduates progressed to work for the following companies:
Combilift Ltd
Monaghan County Council
Cavan and Monaghan ETB
Department of Finance and Revenue
Monaghan Hospital.
Further information
QQI Exam Fee € 50.00
Administration Fee € 50.00
Capitation Fee €100.00
Good News Regarding Your Course Fees
In August 2022, Monaghan Institute and CMETB announced plans to significantly reduce fees on full time courses. This means that your course fees have been reduced to a maximum of €200. If you have a Medical Card/Social Welfare Payment, the fee will be €150. This fee includes all course materials, exam fees, toolkits, and uniforms.
Full-time learners may be eligible to apply for PLC maintenance grants, which are means tested. For further details, visit www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie where applications can be made online or downloaded.
You can apply online now. Applications close in October each year and reopen for the next academic year in January.
Monaghan Institute operates a policy of selection and admission of learners that is, at all stages and in all ways, equitable, transparent and accountable and respects the rights and dignity of applicants. The process for gaining access to full time courses at Monaghan Institute consists of several sequential stages:
Application
Interview (where applicable)
Selection and notification
Registration
Induction (where applicable)
Garda Vetting (where applicable)
Monaghan Institute operates under the CMETB FET Admissions Policy, which is available on our Policies page.
What Will You Study?
Gain a comprehensive understanding of application software including Spreadsheets, Word Processing and Text Production. Learn the principles of Accounting, Payroll and related software and study the concepts of Business Administration and Customer Relations.
Areas of study to include:
Business Administration Skills
Accounting – Manual & Computerised
Payroll – Manual & Computerised
Customer Service
Spreadsheet Methods
Text Production (Keyboarding)
Word Processing
Statistics
Work Experience/Personal and Professional Development
Optional:
Medical Terminology
Business Law
Mathematics
Taxation
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed on the basis of:
• Examinations
• Projects or Assignments
• Practical Skills Tests
5M2102 - Business Studies
Qualifications Obtained
5M2102 QQI Level 5 Business Studies.
For more information on this course, please contact Shelagh Niland.
Email: shelaghniland@monaghaninstitute.ie
Monaghan Institute Education Campus,
Armagh Road,
Monaghan
Tel. 047-84900
E-mail: info@monaghaninstitute.ie
Visit our Website on www.monaghaninstitute.ie