Business Studies

Ennis Community College

 

Course Name Business Studies
Course Provider Ennis Community College
Alternative Provider(s) Limerick & Clare 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
Location (Districts) Ennis
Course Content The course will provide comprehensive training in all office skills and the confidence necessary to work in business.
FET Code 5M2102 - Business Studies
Duration One year from September to May.
Comment Certification
QQI Level 5- Business Studies 5M2102
Course Fee In line with the Department of Education and Skills guidelines, there are no tuition fees.

However, the following are payable:
€20 non-refundable administration fee with your application form.
€100 registration fee on commencement of a course.
€200 contribution to the Department of Education and Skills - see exemptions under Finance.
€50 QQI exam fees payable in January - Medical Card Exemption.
Some modules will require the purchase of a text book or material.
Financial Support

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• Grants are available to eligible students. Please check www.susi.ie for further details.

• Students on the Back to Education scheme, medical card holders or dependents of medical card holders will be exempt from paying the mandatory Dep...
Interview Interviews will be held in May 2017 and places will be offered at that stage. Interviews will also be held in late August to fill any remaining places. Therefore early application is advisable.
Application Date Applications taken from April 3rd, 2017.

The following should be returned to Ennis Community College:
(i) completed application form
(ii) €20 non-refundable deposit
(iii) copy of most recent exam results/school report where appropriate.
(iv) 2 passport photographs
(v) a copy of your PPS card/medical card if applicable
(vi) a mobile telephone number and e-mail address
(vii) a photocopy of your birth certificate
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Subjects Taught course content
Participants will study a combination of modules from the list outlined below:

Information and administration
Applied Economics
Accounting
Business Law
Customer Service
Word Processing
Text Production
Work Experience
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Work Experience
Students are placed in various offices for two weeks to gain practical office experience and to establish contact with prospective employers.
Entry Requirements Applicants must possess the Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Cert. Applied or equivalent. If you are over twenty-one, you can apply to enrol as a mature student on the basis of your age and experience. The learner must be Garda vetted to avail of college facilities.
Assessment Method Assessment
Continuous assessment takes place on all PLC courses. Work produced throughout the year such as projects and assignments will be graded and will contribute towards final assessment.
Careers or Further Progression Progression / Further Education
A limited number of places are reserved on a competitive basis on ordinary degree and honours degree courses in third level colleges for students who successfully complete a Level 5 Course. Please refer to the current guide to the Higher Education Links Scheme on www.cao.ie
Further Enquiries Contact
Ennis College of Further Education
Ennis, Co. Clare
Telephone 065 6829432
Facsimile 065 6840655
E-mail info@enniscc.ie
Website: www.enniscommunitycollege.com