IT & Business Management
Business is at the forefront of every sector and companies require people who can build bridges between IT and business, and to innovate using IT resources. As a graduate in IT & Business Management, you will be perfectly suited for a career at the in-demand juncture between management and computer science. The skills you learn in IT, business, organising and innovation will give you a great head start!
| 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 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
Advanced IT & Business graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Business Administrator
Business Analyst
Legal Administrator
Financial Services Operative
Accounts Assistant
Office Supervisor/Manager
Clerical Assistant
Personnel Assistant
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
DkIT Business Studies (Years 1 and 2 at Monaghan Institute) Level 8
DkIT Business & Management (Direct entry to second year) Level 7
UCD Law Level 8
UCD Business & Law Level 8
UCD Economics Level 8
Employment Progression
Graduates progressed to work for the following companies:
One year Internship in Pittsburgh (Irelands Institute of Pittsburgh)
The Department of Foreign Afffairs & Trade
Cavan & Monaghan ETB
Family Carer’s Ireland
McArdle Cassidy McQuaid Ltd
McAree Engineering
Further information
QQI Exam Fee € 80.00
Administration Fee € 50.00
Capitation Fee €70.00
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.
Is this course right for you?
The Advanced IT & Business Management course will equip you with a superior level of computing skills and a detailed knowledge of practices and processes relating to the business environment.
What will you study?
There is an emphasis on business management, accounting and advanced computer skills. Learners who successfully complete the course are equipped with a practical understanding of the business environment and will hold a qualification in modern business skills.
Areas of study may include:
Business Management
Applied Economics
Spreadsheets
Finance
Relational Database
Web Authoring
Word Processing
Work Experience
Communications
Optional: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification
You will be assessed on the basis of:
• Examinations
• Continuous Assessment
• Practical Skills Tests
6M4985 - Business
Qualifications Obtained
6M4985 QQI Level 6 Business.
For more information on this course, please contact Una Mc Nally unamcnally@monaghaninstitute.ie
Monaghan Institute Education Campus,
Armagh Road,
Monaghan
Tel. 047-84900
E-mail: info@monaghaninstitute.ie
Visit our Website on www.monaghaninstitute.ie