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Business Studies - Accounting Marketing Legal & Medical Secretary

Lifelong Learning
5M2102
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
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Tullamore
Attendance Options:
Part time, Morning, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

2 years.
Business Studies with Marketing:
Every Friday, 9:30 – 14:00

Business Legal & Medical Secretary:
Every Wednesday, 9:30 - 16:30

Business Studies with Accounting:
Year 1: Every Thursday 9:30 - 16:30
Year 2: Every Monday 9:30 - 16:30

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or equivalent standard of education. Basic computer experience desirable. Learners will be subject to an online assessment.

Careers / Further progression

Progression Options
On successful completion of this Programme, learners may progress to the QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business Management. The QQI Level 5 award facilitates entry, on a competitive basis, to a Higher Certificate in Business Studies in Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Athlone. Learners may also apply to other third-level institutions under the Higher Education Links Scheme, or as a mature learner. The programme will enhance opportunities in securing an apprenticeship in Financial Services, Accounting Technician, or Insurance Practitioner.

Career Options
Holders of a QQI Level 5 Business Studies Certificate may seek employment in a clerical capacity in a wide range of business settings.

Further information

Check out new start dates and details of enrolment etc. on https://www.loetb.ie/?search=2&view=0

Business Studies with Marketing
€60 (€20 per module Certification Cost).

Business Legal & Medical Secretary/ Business Studies with Accounting
€80 (€20 per module
Certification Cost.)

How to Apply
Apply online at
www.tullamorefetc.ie or
through www.fetchcourses.ie

Business Studies with Marketing:
This 2-year part time programme (5M2102) facilitates the learner to explore business subject areas, with emphasis on marketing. The award will equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to operate effectively in a range of marketing related contexts using the principles and concepts underpinning marketing practice.

Business Legal and Medical Secretary:
This 2-year part time programme (5M2102) facilitates the learner to explore business subject areas, with emphasis on Medical Secretarial module. The award will equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to perform audio transcription tasks, examine a range of medical terminology and legal principles to enable the learner to appreciate the role of law in a range of vocational context and within their personal lives.

Business Studies with Accounting:
This 2-year part time programme (5M2102) facilitates the learner to explore business subject areas, with an emphasis on Accounting. The award will equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to skill and competence necessary to prepare financial statements for a range of organisations both manually and using integrated accounting software. The learner will also produce and maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a range of organisations, using manual and computerised systems.


Business Studies with Marketing:
What will I study?
• Marketing Practice
• Applied Economics
• Customer Service

Business Legal and Medical Secretary:
What will I study?
• Medical Terminology
• Legal Practice & Procedures
• Text Production
• Audio Transcription

Business Studies with Accounting:
What will I study?
Year 1:
• Word Processing
• Spreadsheet Methods
• Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised

Year 2:
• Business Administration
• Database Methods
• Communications
• Work Experience

5M2102 Business Studies

Maura Burke on 057 9349424
or email mburke@loetb.ie

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Tullamore
Attendance Options:
Part time, Morning, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider