The BA (Hons) in Business (Management) is designed to provide a solid foundation for success in a business career. The course provides a strong grounding in fundamental business concepts, ideas, practices and methodologies. It features a rich learning environment that involves students in comprehensive and critical analysis of business organisations, functions, processes and management techniques.

The course meets the increasing demand from employers for employees who are proficient in a variety of business skills. Learners complete work placements in the business area and gain valuable experience in the sector.

This course covers a wide range of subjects for those who wish to study at Third Level or find employment in the Business area.

The BA (Hons) Business Management (Project Management) degree programme incorporates a balanced mix of specialised business management modules, aimed at students who, whilst wishing to study for a general business management degree, choose to focus especially on project management throughout the duration of their studies. The programme deals comprehensively with modern business management concepts whilst exploring the social, organisational, behavioural, and systems issues of project management and the provision of a framework for managing projects.

This practical one-year business accounting course is designed to provide an excellent foundation for learners wishing to study Business and/or Accountancy at Third Level. This course will allow the learner to build skills in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, communications and information technology. This course also provide learners with the knowledge and core business skills to enter employment directly. The course develops effective and persuasive written and oral communication skills; numeracy and the ability to research, interpret and use business and financial data and information. The student develops self-reliance, initiative and the ability to manage time, projects and resources.

The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently and under supervision in an administrative role in a range of business contexts and/or to progress to further and higher education and training.

This programme provides students with the knowledge and skills to enter the world of business. Students are trained to a high level of competency in current office technology and computer packages. On successful completion of the programme students will have many opportunities to gain employment in the computer/secretarial areas or progress to further study in the IT or Business/Commerce areas.

The purpose of this 1 year course is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence to work in an administrative role in a range of public and private sector contexts and/or to progress to further and higher education and training.

Location: Athlone

The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently and under supervision in an administrative role in a range of business contexts and/or to progress to further and higher education and training. There are many employment options after doing this course - working in an office environment both in large and smaller companies where business core skills prevail.

Step into the business world with confidence. Gain practical administrative skills, boost your CV, and prepare for job opportunities or further education.

Are you interested in Business? If you need a pathway to a Business degree or seeking to apply to a business apprenticeship, this course can offer you a platform. Are you motivated and interested in what makes the world go around? Then this course is for you!

The subjects are designed to enhance and improve entry to third level university, as these subjects provide an introduction to Business degrees. This Award is also an accepted qualification for Business Apprenticeships e.g. Insurance, Financial Services.

The Statistics module is accepted in many universities in lieu of Leaving Cert Maths.

This flexible course will equip the student with a wide range of Business, Computer and Digital Skills, which are much sought after in the modern workplace.

Students will get the opportunity to use applications from Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, Social Media platforms, Marketing, Email and payroll software such as SAGE. These additional digital skills will greatly enhance the students job prospects or progression onto further education.

Location: Mullingar

The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently and under supervision in an administrative role in a range of business contexts and/or to progress to further and higher education and training.

The aim of this course is to enable the student who has either completed the Leaving Certificate or are a mature student gain business administration skills. This will set the student up for a successful career in the fast-paced business world. The student will learn not just theory, but also practical skills and get real-world experience.

The aim of this course is to enable the student who has either completed the Leaving Certificate or are a mature student gain business administration skills. This will set the student up for a successful career in the fast-paced business world. The student will learn not just theory, but also practical skills and get real-world experience.

The purpose of the Business Administration QQI Level 5 programme is to provide learners with the essential knowledge, practical skills, and workplace experience needed to thrive in modern administrative, business, and digital environments.

The course blends hands on ICT training, business fundamentals, digital content creation, and professional development, preparing students for both employment and progression to third level.

The main aim of this programme is to equip the learners and future workers in community and/or business organisations with the knowledge, skills and ability in business administration and digital skills so they can gain employment or develop professionally in an administrative role.

The focus of the compulsory programmes is on knowledge of Business Administration, Word processing and Book-keeping and the skills required. These and the elective subjects offered by An Cosán will offer the learner a skillset which is adaptable to a variety of work areas, such as administration, businesses and digital areas.