| Course Name |
Business Studies with Software Applications |
| Course Provider |
Castlebar College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Mayo Sligo Leitrim 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, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Castlebar |
| Course Content |
Programme Overview
This QQI Level 5 certificate is designed to give students a practical understanding of the general business environment with an emphasis on computing, marketing and administration. It is ideal for students who wish to continue their studies in Business Studies at an Institute of Technology. All students complete a two week work experience placement as part of their studies on this course. |
| FET Code |
5M2102 - Business Studies |
| Duration |
1 Year - September to May |
| Comment |
Award: FETAC/QQI Level 5: Certificate in Business Studies
Ongoing modification and updating of courses is being implemented by QQI . Information herein is correct at time of publishing. CCFE accepts no responsibility for changes made after publication. |
| Alternative Entry |
Mature students welcome |
| Course Fee |
Expand+College Fees: 300
College Fees with all Exemptions: 50
Part of the fee includes a Government Levy of €200 and a QQI Examination Fee, currently €50 for Level 5 programmes and €80 for Level 6 programmes.
The following categories are exempt from ...
Hide-College Fees: 300
College Fees with all Exemptions: 50
Part of the fee includes a Government Levy of €200 and a QQI Examination Fee, currently €50 for Level 5 programmes and €80 for Level 6 programmes.
The following categories are exempt from both of these fees:
Current Medical Card Holders (up-to-date medical cards to be presented at interview)
VTOS dispersed students
Students awarded Back to Education Allowance from INTREO
Documentation must be provided to College Office to avail of any exemptions
Recipients of the Student Grant (www.susi.ie) are exempt from the €200 Government Levy ONLY. Clear, original, up-to-date evidence must be provided to CCFE to avail of any exemption.
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| Financial Support |
Grants are available to students of CCFE on the same basis as they are to third-level students, subject to a means test. Details on the Grant Scheme are available from www.susi.ie |
| Interview |
Yes |
| Application Date |
Applications are made online at www.ccfe.ie
There is an initial, non-refundable Application Charge of €50, payable at the time of application
The additional college fees apply |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Application Fee |
€50 |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content (Codes and Modules)
Typical modules can include:
5N1610 Business Administration Skills
5N1400 Marketing Practice
5N0972 Customer Service
5N1356 Work Experience
5N1351 Behavioural Studies
5N1354 Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised
5N1546 Payroll Manual & Computerised
5N0783 Database
5N1358 Word Processing
5N1910 Web Authoring
5N1977 Spreadsheets
Legal Practice & Procedures |
| Mature Entry Places |
Mature students welcome. |
| Entry Requirements |
Any of the following would satisfy entry requirements
Leaving Certificate/LCVP or Leaving Certificate Applied
A FETAC Level 4 qualification
Mature students (age 23+) are also welcome to apply. For mature students, life experience may be sufficient. |
| Assessment Method |
Assessment happens continuously throughout the academic year by means of assignments, projects, skills demonstrations and exams. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Progression Opportunities
Successful graduates of this course will be suited to work in the Civil Service and Local Government, as well as many other public and private sector organisations. This course provides students with excellent knowledge, ...
Hide-Progression Opportunities
Successful graduates of this course will be suited to work in the Civil Service and Local Government, as well as many other public and private sector organisations. This course provides students with excellent knowledge, skills and competence to secure a position in an administrative capacity in these fields. Successful students may choose to progress to Institutes of Technology and can apply through the CAO system for entry into Degree Courses in the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme.
Career Opportunities
Office Administration and IT positions.
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| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 094 9023134
Fax: 094 9027172
Email: admin@ccfe.ie
Web: www.ccfe.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |