Business Studies - Marketing and Sales
This practical one-year business course is designed to provide an excellent foundation for learners wishing to progress to Business Degree Programmes at Third Level. This course will allow the learner to build skills in marketing, retail sales, communications, bookkeeping and information technology. This course also provides learners with the knowledge and core business skills to enter employment directly.
Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
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NFQ Classification | Major |
Awarding Body | QQI |
NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
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Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
Pre-entry guidance meeting
Mature applicants welcome
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Careers / Further progression
Progression to Higher Education:
Excellent progression opportunities including:
Successful completion of this Level 5 award may lead to entry into the Advanced Certificate in Business Management QQI Level 6 at GTI.
Successful completion of this Level 5 may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Progression to all Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Galway courses apart from Nursing.
The following is a selection of the most relevant courses (See CAO for more)
University of Galway. The following are most relevant: GY201 Commerce, GY209 Commerce Global Experience, GY206 Business Information Systems, GY250 Law and Business, GY253 Law and Taxation
ATU,Galway. GA170 Business Level 7, GA182 Business Level 8, AU503/GA184 Bachelor of Business in Marketing and Sales Level 7, AU603/GA174 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Marketing and Sales Level 8, GA181 Bachelor of Business in Accounting Level 8.
Career Opportunities:
Marketing Representative, Retail Sales Assistant, Junior Office Administrator, Office Personnel, Receptionist, Customer Service Representative.
Further information
Mature Students welcome
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.
Yes
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:
Effective and persuasive written and oral communication skills
Foundational knowledge in the areas of marketing and sales
Numeracy and the ability to research, interpret and use business and financial data and information
Self-reliance, initiative and the ability to manage time, projects and resource
How the course is taught:
GTI has developed a style of teaching to mee 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 Administration Skills 5N1610
Marketing Practice 5N1400
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Retail Selling 5N1619
Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised 5N1354
Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977
Word Processing 5N1358
OPTIONAL MODULES:
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths as an extra module.
MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST
Certification available in Excel, Access, Word & Outlook
5M2102 - Business Studies
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Business 5M2102
MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST
Certification available in Excel, Access, Word & Outlook
Please Note:
The Institute 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.
Adult Education:
Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at at reduced fee.
For more information:
laura.silke@gretb.ie
Galway Technical Institute
College of Further Education & Training
Fr. Griffin Road, Claddagh, Galway
T 091 581342 F 091 589267
E Fiona.holden@gretb.ie
W www.gti.ie