| Course Name |
Business Studies |
| Course Provider |
Galway Technical Institute |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Galway & Roscommon ETB |
| Course Code |
5M2102 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Galway City |
| Course Content |
As a business student you will gain a broad overview of how the commercial world operates. The course will cover the areas of bookkeeping, payroll , marketing, communications and information technology.
This course is designed to develop
•effective and persuasive written and oral communication skills
•numeracy and the ability to research, interpret and use business and financial data and information
•self-reliance, initiative and the ability to manage time, projects and resources |
| FET Code |
5M2102 - Business Studies |
| Duration |
1 year
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May. |
| Comment |
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QQI Level 5 Award in Business Studies (5M2102)
How the course is taught GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.
•We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet based...
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QQI Level 5 Award in Business Studies (5M2102)
How the course is taught GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.
•We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet based technologies to bring subject matter to life and to ensure effective learning.
•Whenever possible, we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to make the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable.
•We provide learning supports that are tailored to the needs of individual learners.
Please Note
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
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| Course Fee |
•Student Services Fee: €250
•DES Programme Participation Contribution: €200 *QQI Examination Fees: €50
•Course Textbooks: €100
TOTAL: €600
Adult Education
Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee. |
| Interview |
Yes |
| Application Date |
Expand+Admissions Procedures 2017
1.Closing date for first round of applications is Tuesday May 2nd at 2:00pm.
2.Interviews will take place from May 29th.
3.Offers of places will issue week commencing June 26th
4.Second Round applications open June 6t...
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1.Closing date for first round of applications is Tuesday May 2nd at 2:00pm.
2.Interviews will take place from May 29th.
3.Offers of places will issue week commencing June 26th
4.Second Round applications open June 6th 2017.
5.Interviews will take place from August 29th subject to availability of places.
6.€250 Registration Fee applies to all students
7.€200 PLC Student Contribution Fee applies and must be paid at time of enrolment, except in the following instances: Medical Card Holders - Valid at time of enrolment and in students\\'own name, Grant Approvals Letter, Evidence of Back to Education Allowance, those in receipt of Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content
Business Administration Skills 5N1610
Marketing Practice 5N1400
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised 5N1354
Payroll Manual & Computerised 5N1546
Computer Applications 4N1112
Information Technology Skills 4N1125
Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977
Word Processing 5N1358
Certification awarded in Excel, Access, Word and Outlook
Optional Modules
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths as an extra module. |
| Entry Requirements |
•Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent.
•Interview
•Mature applicants welcome |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Progression to Higher Education
•Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the FETAC Higher Education Links Scheme.
•Successful completion of this Level 5 Award may lead to entr...
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•Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the FETAC Higher Education Links Scheme.
•Successful completion of this Level 5 Award may lead to entry into the Advanced Certificate in Business Management FETAC Level 6 at GTI.
•Many students progress to Business Studies in GMIT and other Institutes of Technology.
Progression to all GMIT courses apart from Nursing.
The following are the most relevant:
•GA170 Business Level 7.
The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at www.cao.ie
For details of CAO FETAC Requirements Lookup www2.cao.ie/fetac/fetac_search.php
Career Opportunities
Accountancy, Insurance, Estate Agency, Marketing and other business related areas.
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| Further Enquiries |
Institiúid Teicniúil na Gaillimhe
Fr Griffin Road, Claddagh, Galway, Ireland
tel +353 (0)91 581342
fax +353 (0)91 589267
email info.gti@gretb.ie |
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