Business And Finance
Course Description
14878 - LEVEL 5 BUSINESS STUDIES AWARD (5M2102) ONE YEAR
This programme will prepare students to obtain employment in the Financial Services Industry or for progression to relevant programmes at third level through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Course Content
- Accounting – Manual and Computerised
- Business Administration
- Communications
- Applied Economics
- Business Law
- Marketing Practice
- Spreadsheet Methods
- Word Processing
- Work Experience
Please note that the combination of components outlined above may be subject to revision. (We will also offer QQI Level 5 Mathematics - subject to demand)
Please note that due to the impact Covid-19 this course may include elements of blended learning.
Certification
QQI Business Studies Award:5M2102
Progression / Employment
Students will acquire the skills necessary to take up employment in the general business and/or Financial Industry sectors. Many of our students who have completed this programme have gone on to work for some of the major banking and insurance companies. Students achieving a full award are eligible to apply to Third Level Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme. Students have progressed from this programme to Institute of Technology in Dublin, Blanchardstown, Tallaght, Dundalk and NCI. Links to third level from Business 5M2102
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, five passes including Ordinary Level Mathematics and English. All entry is subject to interview.
Applicants will be asked for one written reference, copy EU Passport or GNIB card or Irish Residence Permit
For applicants whose first language is not English, evidence of English language proficiency may be required. If appropriate, Whitehall College of Further Education will conduct an English language assessment.