Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This two year course is designed to provide the knowledge & personal skills required for a career in business. The course combines the broad theoretical business & practical knowledge required to function at a high level in today's increasingly complex & challenging business world.
- Year 1- QQI Level 5 Business Studies 5M2102 (120 credits are required for the QQI award)
- Year 2 - QQI Level 6 Business 6M4985 (120 credits are required for the QQI award)
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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In addition to the mandatory modules, you must successfully complete at least three of the following elective modules to gain a full award
Business Law
Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised
Spreadsheet Methods
Event Producation
Word Processing
Elective Modules may be subject to change.
Year 2:
QQI Modules (subjects) – the following are each 15 credits:
Spreadsheet Methods
Personal & Professional Development
Business Management
Human Resource Management
Sales & Marketing
Project Management
Event Management
Team Leadership
Digital Marketing (Level 5)
Applied Economics (Level 5)
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:
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
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.
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
Students who successfully complete this course will be prepared for immediate entry into the employment market in a variety of business roles within companies.