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.

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.

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 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.

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.

This programme is designed to enable learners to gain the knowledge, skills and competency to work independently or in a supervisory capacity in an administrative role in the public sector or to progress to higher education or training. Key areas of study are business administration, spreadsheets, banking and insurance, team leadership, economics and advanced IT skills.

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.

This one year full-time course provides students with the practical skills and knowledge necessary for the dynamic world of Business and Event Management. By combining technical event management skills with business competencies, you can work and progress your career in a wide range of event-related settings.

The purpose of this award is to enable the student 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 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.

This course in Business Administration and Office Technology Studies is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of information and communications technology alongside practical, high-demand administrative skills. The curriculum focuses on developing professional typing, audio secretarial competencies, and digital literacy required to execute a broad range of organizational and secretarial tasks efficiently. 

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.

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.

Business & Corporate Law programme gives you a practical foundation in Irish business and corporate law, along with the workplace skills that employers expect. You will learn how companies are formed and run, how contracts and employment law work in practice, and how legal offices operate on a day-to-day basis.

This course equips students with the tools, skills and knowledge they need to develop an integrated marketing approach, using both traditional and online techniques. Whether you’re designing a new business or retail website, managing social media content, or developing an advertising campaign, our Business with Digital Marketing programme equips you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the digital landscape. You’ll gain hands-on experience with web and social media technologies while building a strong foundation in both digital marketing and business principles.