Business with Retail
If you feel that you have an aptitude for business and its application in the world of sales then this is the course for you. Learn the basic skills of business and administration with a view to developing expertise in the dynamic world of retail. Learn frontline skills coupled with an understanding of how the retail industry works.
| 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. A one year full time course
Entry Requirements
Education: NFQ Level 4 or equivalent when accessing a Level 5 programme. CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English Mature learner entry requirements available via the local ETB pathway Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees (Please refer to Information for International Learners) *Each provider may have additional requirements, not outlined above.
Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.
Careers / Further progression
Job opportunities may include roles such as Accounts Assistant, Marketing/Sales Representative, Junior Office Administrator, Customer Service Representative, Frontline office personnel.
Excellent progressions opportunities including:
Morrison's Island Campus: Progress to one of our Advanced Business Specialisms, subject to entry requirements being met.
MTU Cork: Business Studies (CR021)
MIC: Education, Business Studies & Accounting (M1009), Education, Business Studies & Religious Studies (M1010)
UCC: Commerce (CK201)
Special arrangements in place with MTU Cork (CCPS), MTU Tralee and Waterford IT for preferential entry for Morrison's Island Campus students. Up to 390 CAO points for any Institute of Technology can be attained. Go to our progressions database for exact requirements on progressions for this course.
Further information
Work Experience (5N1356) QQI
Communications (5N0690) QQI
Business Administration Skills (5N1610) QQI
Desktop Publishing (5N0785) QQI
Marketing Practice (5N1400) QQI
Retail Selling (5N1619) QQI
Reception & Frontline Office Skills (5N1407) QQI
Retail Display (5N1861) QQI
Retail Administration (5N1860) QQI
5M2102 - Business Studies
National Certificate QQI Level 5 in Business Studies
Contact
Bernie Angland
bangland@morrisonsislandcampus.ie