Business - Year 1 - Online
This programme delivers business knowledge and skills which form the basis for a career in industry, commerce or the public service. You will gain an understanding of the functional areas of business and of the factors which influence business success. On graduation, you should be able to use your knowledge and skills to solve technical and human problems in a business/commercial context. You will also learn how effective interpersonal relations at work contribute to the public image of an organisation and to its progress.
| Award Name | Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Technological University of the Shannon |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | Technological University of the Shannon | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year Monday 630pm-10pm (online) and Wednesday 630pm-830pm (online)
Entry Requirements
Mature applicants (i.e over 23 years)
or
Leaving Certificate Grade O6 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate. Two of these subjects must be Mathematics and a language (English or Irish)
or
QQI Level 5 Full award with a minimum of eight modules. or Recognition of Prior Learning (APL/APEL)
Careers / Further progression
Progression from the Higher Certificate in Business Studies Year 1 is on to the Higher Certificate in Business Studies Year 2.
On successful completion, students are eligible to apply to the Level 7 Bachelor of Business Studies. On successful completion, students are eligible to apply and progress to the Level 8 Bachelor of Business Studies. On successful completion, students are eligible to apply and progress to a Level 9 Postgraduate Diploma in various disciplines or Masters of Business Studies in Research.
Further information
Week commencing Monday 11th September 2023
Programme Fee €2,350 per annum
Gain the business skills and knowledge for a career in industry, commerce or the public sector.
Year 1
Financial Accounting A
Computer Applications
Economics
Learning and Development for Higher Education
Marketing
Financial Accounting B
Business Mathematics
Business Management
Entrepreneurial Skills
NFQ Level 6 (60 Credits)
Enquiries
lifelonglearning@ait.ie
Call 090 648 3050