| Course Name |
Business Studies - Office Administration |
| Course Provider |
McEgan College |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Cork ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M2102 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
School |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Macroom |
| Course Content |
Expand+This one-year Business course provides excellent grounding in the skills and knowledge required in a modern business setting allowing the student to enter the workplace or progress to Higher Education. The programme aims to provide learners with the ...
Hide-This one-year Business course provides excellent grounding in the skills and knowledge required in a modern business setting allowing the student to enter the workplace or progress to Higher Education. The programme aims to provide learners with the skill, knowledge and competencies to provide administrative support when entering the world of Business or Retail.
This course is for those who are interested in working with the public and in improving customer relations as well as general administration duties.
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| FET Code |
5M2102 - Business Studies |
| Duration |
1 year. A one year full time course |
| Comment |
National Certificate QQI Level 5 in Business Studies or Office Administration. |
| Course Fee |
Expand+Cost
The cost of each QQI accredited course varies according to the training, equipment and modules required. A refundable deposit is required upon acceptance/registration of each programme.
Full Medical Card holders and those in receipt of t...
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The cost of each QQI accredited course varies according to the training, equipment and modules required. A refundable deposit is required upon acceptance/registration of each programme.
Full Medical Card holders and those in receipt of the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) or Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) allowances are exempt from paying this contribution.
Students awarded a student maintenance grant will be refunded the Government participation fee subject to proof of receipt of the grant.
PLC Government Levy 200
QQI Certification 50
Student Service Charge 100
If you are a medical card holder you are exempt from these.
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| Financial Support |
Expand+Student Maintenance Grant
Means tested student grants are available to students who are progressing to a QQI Level 5/6 Award or equivalent, and who have not previously studied an award at similar or higher level on the National Framework of Qualific...
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Means tested student grants are available to students who are progressing to a QQI Level 5/6 Award or equivalent, and who have not previously studied an award at similar or higher level on the National Framework of Qualifications. The amount of the grant depends on the distance a student travels from their place of residence to college.
Student grant applications can be made online only to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie. Applications can be made from May and should be made before starting a course. Further information can be found on www.studentfianance.ie and www.citizensinformation.ie
Note: BTEA or VTOS recipients are not eligible for the student grant.
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| Application Date |
Expand+Applying for a College Place
1. Select the course you want to attend
2. Complete all sections of the application form which can be found at the back of the prospectus.
3. Alternatively apply online at www.mcegancollege.ie.
4. You will receive n...
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1. Select the course you want to attend
2. Complete all sections of the application form which can be found at the back of the prospectus.
3. Alternatively apply online at www.mcegancollege.ie.
4. You will receive notification by post or email to confirm receipt of your application.
5. All course places are allocated by interview. You will receive notification informing you of your interview date.
6. Successful applicants will be informed by letter of the registration date for their course.
Equality of Opportunity for all: McEgan College is committed to equality of opportunity in recruitment of learners for courses and in the provision of courses to learners. McEgan College is committed to promoting an environment that is free from discrimination.
Students with additional needs McEgan College is committed to the provision of equal opportunity in education and to ensuring that students with a disability have complete access to all aspects of college life as can be reasonably accommodated.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Contents (Choose minimum of 8 subjects)
Accounting/(Bookkeeping) - Manual and Computerised 5N1348 (SAGE)
Payroll - Manual and Computerised 5N1354
Business Law 5N2091
Communications 5N0690
Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977
Work Experience 5N1356
Word Processing 5N1358
Text Production 54N1422
Customer Service 5N0972
Retail Selling 5N1619 |
| Entry Requirements |
Applicants may be interviewed and places awarded according to suitability for the course. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Further Education Links
Advanced ICT Certificate in Administration, Level 6 QQI at McEgan College, 6M5013
CIT: Business CR021, Business Administration CR150
ITT: BA Hons in Information Systems Management TL805
UCC: Commerce CK201, Accounting
C...
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Advanced ICT Certificate in Administration, Level 6 QQI at McEgan College, 6M5013
CIT: Business CR021, Business Administration CR150
ITT: BA Hons in Information Systems Management TL805
UCC: Commerce CK201, Accounting
Career Prospects
Accounts Assistant, Marketing/Sales Representative, Junior Office, Administrator/Data Entry, Customer Service Assistant.
Graduates of this course also have obtained employment in Local Authorities, Civil Service, Health Service Executive (CUH), Financial Institutions.
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| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 026 - 41076
Fax: 026 - 42719
Course Director: Ms. Bernie Angland
Email: bernie.angland@mcegan.ie |
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