This one-year business administration program is designed for students seeking to build a professional career in Office Administration, Secretarial Practice, and Reception roles. The curriculum delivers intensive training across a versatile suite of practical modules—including Text Production, Manual and Computerized Bookkeeping, Payroll software operations, and general Office Administration. By blending essential digital productivity skills with organizational and client-facing techniques, the course equips graduates to efficiently manage day-to-day operations in a busy office environment. This major award opens a diverse array of immediate career opportunities across multiple employment sectors, including legal and medical practices, the civil service, educational institutions, and commercial corporate enterprises.

The aim of this course is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence required to carry out reception frontoffice related operations, whilst achieving excellence in customer service across a range of industries. Students will acquire a proficiency in modern office technologies, and a minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute, enabling to carry out effective office administration.

This course is designed to give participants the experience of a broad range of computing, information technology and business to prepare them for employment or further study in the field of Business and Computing. Learners will also complete Microsoft Specialist Exams to enhance employment opportunities.

This program is designed to enhance employment prospects for those seeking supervisory roles within an office or business environment. As an advanced progression from Level 5 Office Administration, it provides a sophisticated blend of theoretical knowledge and advanced practical skills, mastering complex office processes and management practices essential for modern administrative leadership.

This course is designed to support students explore options for either work or for going on to further education whilst gaining their QQI Level 4 Major Award. Split over three phases, Kick Start offers optional training modules in areas such as hospitality/catering, retail skills, IT/office administration or they may opt for a general learning award whilst gaining practical work experience with an employer.

New skills are acquired through a combination of practical demonstration, instruction, supervised practice, e-learning and on-the-job training with an host-company

This course covers Office Skills at Level 4 with English and develops a solid foundation in IT skills. It will allow the learners to move on to do a variety of QQI Level 5 courses in Rathmines College including Business – Finance or IT, Office Administration, Marketing, Legal Studies and Computer Programming (if they demonstrate an aptitude for Maths).

Office Skills is a part-time Back to Education Initiative Programme (BTEI) which allows learners to get good Office Skills with English.

The Computer and Office Skills program is a practical, career-focused course designed to bridge the gap between basic technology use and professional administrative proficiency. In today’s digital-first workplace, this course equips students with the essential tools to manage office environments efficiently. From mastering the primary suites of productivity software to understanding modern office procedures, the curriculum is tailored to build confidence and competence in a business setting.

The Bachelor of Education through the Medium of Irish is aimed at students who wish to teach through the medium of Irish in Gaeltacht schools or in All-Irish Schools.

Is céim ar leith é an Baitsiléir san Oideachas Trí Mheán na Gaeilge (Bunmhúinteoireacht) a oireann go speisialta do mhic léinn a dteastaíonn uathu múineadh san earnáil oideachais Lán-Ghaeilge i.e. i scoileanna Gaeltachta nó i scoileanna Lán-Ghaeilge.

The aim of the programme is to offer individuals the opportunity to develop an understanding of the dynamics of supply chains and to enhance their ability to continually improve operational performance. For example, operational performance in relation to the flow of goods and information through the value chain from order, materials acquisition to final consumption, to maximise customer value and achieve a sustainable competitive advantage.  

Optometry is a regulated primary healthcare profession. Optometrists are often the first professional to be consulted when an eye problem presents. Optometrists check vision and prescribe and fit spectacles and contact lenses as needed. For children or adults with problems coordinating their eyes, optometrists carry out patching and other forms of vision therapy to help people develop and maintain binocular vision.

This module will equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to practice organic crop production to approved organic standards in compliance with the EU and Irish regulations and legislation.

This course provides learners with the opportunity to apply the study of human behaviour to the specific context of the work environment.The course allows learners to examine management and employee working styles and workgroup dynamics to see how they can function together to improve workplace productivity. Learners will develop the competencies and skills to properly manage and understand the importance of creating a workable relationship between managers and employees to enhance business growth and performance.