Business Studies - Pre-Business Degree Course
This course is designed to help students develop the essential accounting and financial knowledge and skills which form the basis for a career in industry, commerce or the public service. The course comprises both theoretical and practical modules, and students will gain an understanding of both manual and integrated accounting software. There is a focus in this course on the functional areas of accounting, finance and business and the factors which influence business success.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or QQI Level 4 Award.
Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements.
Careers / Further progression
Progression Opportunities
All business students will have the opportunity to take part in our Erasmus + Programme which will see successful candidates spend three weeks in Tenerife working in reception & customer service roles. For all other students a minimum of ten days or 60 hours work experience placement must be completed in an organisation relevant to your chosen course of study.International Work Placement Opportunity
At Longford College of Further Education: Graduates of this course may progress to the QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business
Elsewhere: Graduates of this course are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology and Universities (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).
Level 8 Bachelor of Business in AIT – AL850
Higher Certificate in Business in AIT – AL650
Bachelor of Business in Business Administration SIT – SG535
Career Opportunities
With this course, students can go on to pursue a career in such diverse areas such as
Accounting
Finance
Marketing and IT
Customer Service & Retail
Further information
Contact the College for Fees
Maintenance Grants
Students in our College are eligible under the same conditions that apply to Third Level Institutions for the Government paid Maintenance Grant. Apply to SUSI on www.susi.ie
Course Content
Accounting Manual and Computerised 5N1348
Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised 5N1354
Word Processing 5N1400
Customer Service 5N0972
Work Experience 5N1356
Database Methods 5N0783
Spreadsheets Methods 5N1977
Business Administration Skills 5N1358
5M2102 - Business Studies
Certification
QQI Level 5 Business Studies 5M2102
International Work Placement Opportunity
All business students will have the opportunity to take part in our Erasmus + Programme which will see successful candidates spend three weeks in Tenerife working in customer service and sales in the tourism Industry.
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For more information
Course Coordinator – Helen Johnston
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