Business Management & Information Systems
This course will enable the learner to develop a business idea into a start-up enterprise. Critical skills in marketing, finance, management will be attained from completion of this course.
| 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.
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
Successful completion of a QQI Level 5 Award or equivalent.
Pre admission meeting
Mature applicants welcome
Careers / Further progression
Progression to Higher Education
Graduates may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
University of Galway:
GY206 Business Information Systems Level 8 Minimum of 5 Distinctions
University of Galway Level 8 Courses [minimum 5 Distinctions] * GY201 Commerce
GY209 Commerce (Global Experience)
GY250 Law and Business
GY251 Law (BCL)
GY252 Law (BCL) and Human Rights
GY261 Business Studies (International Hotel Management, interview) • [Shannon Campus]
GY101 Arts
GY113 Arts with Human Rights
GY119 Arts (Journalism)
GY123 BSc (Social Science)
GY125 Arts (Digital Arts and Technology)
GY127 Arts (Film and Digital Media)
GY132 Government (Politics, Economics and Law)
GY135 Arts (Global Media)
Please note: Some of these courses have maths requirement.
Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Galway
GA170 Bachelor of Business Level 7 students can apply directly to college to gain access to 2nd year of this program
Students have gained entry into 2nd year of other Business Courses at Level 7/8 including:
Business Information Systems
Marketing and Sales
Career Opportunities
Graduates will be equipped with the necessary skills to work in small to medium enterprise as a manager. The skills acquired will be easily transferable to any business discipline.
Further information
Student Contribution: €175
Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.
PLC students qualify for Maintenance Grants See www.susi.ie for full details on eligibility and application process.
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Admissions Procedures 2024
See Admissions Notice and Admissions Policy at www.gti.ie
Closing date for first round of applications is Friday May 3rd 2024 at 2:00pm.
Pre Guidance Meetings where applicable will take place from May 20th 2024
Offers of places will issue following completion of first round pre-guidance meetings
Second Round applications open June 4th 2024.
Pre-entry guidance meetings will take place from August 30th subject to availability of places.
Application system closes on September 30th for 2024 full-time entry.
€175 Registration Fee applies to all students
This course is designed to
Provide learners with a portfolio of skills required in the financing, planning, marketing and management of a small business. It provides a solid foundation in the skills, competencies and knowledge required to assess, plan, implement and evaluate a business structure.
How the course is taught
GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.
•We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet based technologies to bring subject matter to life and to ensure effective learning.
•Whenever possible, we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to make the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable.
•We provide learning supports that are tailored to the needs of individual learners.
Course Content
Business Management 6N4310
Spreadsheets 6N4089
Communications 6N1950
Computerised Accounts 6N3911
International Marketing 6N3926
Personal & Professional Development 6N1949
eBusiness Studies 6N4485
Human Resource Management 6N3750
Optional Modules
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths as an extra module. Microsoft Office Specialist Certification is available in Excel, Access, Word and Outlook
6M4985 - Business
Certification
QQI Level 6 Award Business Management (6M4985)
Please Note
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
European Placements
Business Management students may have the opportunity to apply for a three week Erasmus+ Placement during the academic year (subject to funding through the Lifelong Learning Programme by Léargas).
For more information:
Email marie.boner@gretb.ie
Galway Technical Institute
College of Further Education & Training
Fr. Griffin Road, Claddagh, Galway
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