Business Management with Finance
This course gives an in-depth understanding of the main areas of business such as accounting, economics, business management, customer service and spreadsheets.
| 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, 5 days per week.
Part-time options may be available.
Entry Requirements
- An applicant must have completed a QQI Level 5 course or its equivalent
- Leaving Certificate Students – CAO Points 280: H5/01 (or above) in a Business related Subject and 04 (or above) in English and Maths
- All entry is subject to interview and online assessment
Careers / Further progression
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Employment opportunities arise in the areas of accounting, IT, finance, administration, junior management, customer service, setting up your own business, supply chain management and many other areas of business in the public and private sectors.
EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPTIONS
On successful completion of this course and on meeting certain criteria, students have the opportunity to apply directly for Advanced Entry to Year 2 of a Business Course leading to an Honours Degree at Carlow IT. LIT Thurles also provide opportunities for advanced entry to Year 2 of selected Business Courses, on meeting certain criteria. Exemptions based on QQI results have been secured for example with Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) and Business Programmes in the Institute of Public Administration (IPA). Other colleges may also offer exemptions, depending on results obtained. Students may also undertake a course to become a Qualified Financial Advisor with IOB.
Possible Progression Options include*:
CW917 Level 7- Bachelor of Business - Carlow IT
LC413 Level 7 - Bachelor of Business - Limerick IT
WD153 Level 7 - BA in Multimedia Applications Development - Waterford IT
DB515 Level 8 - BA in Business Studies (Human Resource Management) -Dublin Business School
DN610 Level 8 - BA in Business and Law - UCD
LC242 Level 8 - BA in Property Valuation and Marketing - Limerick IT
TU902 Level 8 - BA in Business - TU Dublin-Blanchardstown
GA184 Level 8 - BA in Marketing and Sales - GMIT
*Places are not guaranteed in these institutes and entry is subject to students meeting certain criteria. Please check with the individual college websites for more information on application. Information also available at www.cao.ie
Further information
Start Date: September 2023
End Date: June 2024
Mature students are welcome to apply.
There are no tuition fees payable to Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre. However, please note there are costs involved in taking a course e.g. materials, additional training and QQI exam fees.
There is free transport available from Portlaoise, Mountmellick, Portarlington, Rathdowney and Mountrath,
FUNDING
VTOS/PLC places are available on the course (please contact the Centre for further information). The range of financial support available to students includes: Student Maintenance Grant (SUSI) and the Back to Education Allowance. For further information click on HEA Student Finance and SUSI
Apply online via link below for 2023
Students may be provided with an opportunity for Advanced Entry into Year 2 of Business Degree Programmes, on successful completion of this course. Students have the opportunity to avail of work experience in their chosen area of business. Students can often progress to a career in their chosen area of business after completing this course.
Full Time:
The full module will be run over the academic year on a weekly basis 5 days a week, not including public holidays. The Module will cover the ‘Areas of Study’ outlined, which may be subject to change.
Academic timetable will be available nearer the beginning of the academic year, which usually begins towards the end of August/beginning September.
Part Time:
The part time modules can be delivered to suit the learners schedule if agreed by both the learner and the teacher in advance of beginning the modules. The part time modules can be delivered individually if the leaner only wants to do one module or a selection of the modules. The learner is also able to do all the modules on a part time basis.
Business Management
Applied Economics
Spreadsheets
Finance
Payroll
Statistics
Financial Reporting
Work Experience
Communications
*Modules may be subject to change
6M4985 - Business Level 6 Advanced Certificate
Certification:
QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business (6M4985)
Helen Kavanagh, Centre Manager
Mountrath Road,
Abbeyleix,
Co Laois.
email: abbeyleixfet@loetb.ie
Tel: 057 873 1127