Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills relating to business, both national and international combined with enhanced knowledge of e-business and creating and maintaining an online presence. As an open economy Ireland relies on the international trade of goods and services and effective business and marketing skills give businesses, small and large an advantage.
CERTIFICATION:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Business Studies 5M2102.
QQI Component Maths 5N1833 (available as an option in the evening for learners requiring Maths for progression).
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Behavioural Studies - 5N1351
Principles and Practice of Selling 5N2062
Business Administration Skills - 5N1610
Communications - 5N0690
Marketing Practice - 5N1400
Spreadsheet Methods - 5N1977
Work Experience - 5N1356
Conflict Resolution - 5N0692
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
QQI Code
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Opportunities may arise to work in purchasing administration and buying, supply chain analysis, warehouse administration and management, export/import industries, customer service and transport administration.