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.

The aim of the programme is to provide learners with the skill, knowledge and competencies to provide administrative support to include, use of office equipment, use of computer applications, document production, payroll and bookkeeping applications, text production,web design and computer graphics. Students also take Microsoft Office Specialist training and tests.

Business Analytics is about converting business data into valuable information through the use of statistical techniques and advanced software. It provides a set of analytical methods for solving problems and aiding decision-making, particularly in the context of large quantities of data. Combining such analysis with intuition can provide insights to businesses and public sector organisations and help them achieve their objectives.

This course covers a wide range of business subjects at level 6 and students gain a very strong foundation in management, marketing, finance, law and leadership. In addition, students will study statistics and entrepreneurship which are keys skills required in today’s business world.

A major emphasis is placed on developing the personal, technical, entrepreneurial and analytical skills required to gain employment or to progress to further and/or higher education.

Studying Business and Accounting together helps you develop an excellent set of technical accounting skills, coupled with a thorough appreciation of the world of business and management. Accounting and finance need to support the implementation of a business strategy to create and capture value for and from customers. The Business element of this degree gives students an appreciation of the core functions of a business and how they interact to create and capture value.

This course equips students with the tools, skills and knowledge they need to develop an integrated marketing approach, using both traditional and online techniques.