Business Studies with Social Media

Mullingar Community College

 

Course Name Business Studies with Social Media
Course Provider Mullingar Community College
Alternative Provider(s) Longford & Westmeath ETB
Course Code 5M2102
Course Type PLC Post Leaving Cert
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)  More info... Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
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Attendance Options Full time, Morning
Location (Districts) Mullingar
Course Content Course Description

This one year programme validated by QQI is particularly suited to students seeking to train or up skill for the modern workforce. It is also ideal for students who wish to take a gap year or who have yet to decide on careers or college courses. Students learn essential skills for progressing their education in third level, such as report writing and computing skills
FET Code 5M2102 - Business Studies
Duration 1 year
Comment Course Certification
This course provides learners with a FETAC (Awarded by QQI) certificate Level 5. Learners also complete an ECDL certificate.
Course Fee Course Fees 2017/2018
Registration fee (all courses)€50
Student service Fee (All courses)€50
Beauty Therapy kit (Beauty Therapy course only) €560

Additional Fees and Charges 2017/18
Programme Participant Contribution (Government levy on all PLC Courses) €200 Exempt: BTEA, Medical Card Holders & Grant Holders

QQI Exam fees (all courses) €50 Exempt: Medical Card Holders

CIBTAC Exam Fees (Beauty therapy Course Only) €300 approx
Financial Support Learners taking further education courses are eligible for PLC maintenance grants. These grants are means tested and depend on individual circumstances. Students should apply on line to www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie

Students attending our courses may also be eligible for Department of Social Protection allowances.
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Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Start Date: 11/09/2017
Subjects Taught

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•​Accounting Manual and Computerised
•Information and Administration
•Spreadsheet methods
•Word Processing
•Marketing Practice
•Professional presentation skills
•Web Authoring
•Work Experience
•Mathematics (optional)
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Mature Entry Places Yes
Entry Requirements All applicants will be considered subject to interview. If the Leaving Certificate has been completed, details should be submitted with your application. Mature learners may be exempt from the academic requirements. This course is intensive and requires applicants to have a high level of ability, enthusiasm and commitment.
Careers or Further Progression Progression

As part of the higher education links scheme, graduates are eligible for consideration for academic progression routes in the universities and institutes of technology.

Applicants are advised to check with the individual admissions offices of such institutes or access www.qqi.ie or www.cao.ie for further information

Graduates from this course are eligible to join a wide range of courses, not just in the area of business on graduation.
Further Enquiries For further details contact
Ms Elaine Kelly, PLC Coordinator,
eoreilly.mcc@lwetb.ie

Tel: 044 9340786