| Course Name |
Business |
| Course Provider |
Roscommon Community College |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Galway & Roscommon ETB |
| Course Code |
6M4985 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Lisnamult |
| Course Content |
Programme Overview:
This course gives students who have already achieved a Level 5 Certificate in a Business related area the opportunity to further enhance their business skills & knowledge. |
| FET Code |
6M4985 - Business |
| Duration |
1 Year |
| Comment |
Roscommon Community College as a leader in education has established Third Level Progression routes to Year 2 on approved Level 6 Business courses at: Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) and Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) |
| Financial Support |
Maintenance grants are available to eligible students.
See website www.susi.ie or www.studentfinance.ie |
| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Business Management 6N4310
This module aims to provide learners with knowledge and understanding of the role and function of management in the business environment, in addition to developing effective management skills. As part of the module conte...
Hide-Business Management 6N4310
This module aims to provide learners with knowledge and understanding of the role and function of management in the business environment, in addition to developing effective management skills. As part of the module content, learners will investigate organisational types and leadership styles; design workflow systems and evaluate a range of business management techniques.
Word Processing 6N4977
This programme module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to use a word processing application to produce documents applying a range of advanced document management techniques. The learner will develop the academic and vocational language, literacy and numeracy skills relating to Word Processing Level 6 through the medium of the indicative content.
Communications 6N1950
This module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence required to understand how information is processed within organisations and the various systems and methods in use and to enable the learner to operate effectively, under supervision in a range of organisations.
Computerised Accounts 6N3911
The learner will attain the knowledge, skills and competence to input, edit and analyse financial data and to produce financial reports using a computerised accounts package and spread sheet application for the accounts department of an organisation.
Spreadsheets 6N4089
The purpose of this module is to allow learners to develop an in-depth working knowledge, advanced skills and competence to create and modify spreadsheets using a wide range of advanced spreadsheet features and working independently or within a supervisory capacity.
Marketing Management 6N4188
This module provides learners with a thorough understanding of the strategic marketing environment of a modern business and develops the knowledge and critical evaluation skills of learners in the application of marketing strategies to real life scenarios.
Work Experience 6N1946
The purpose of this module is to provide learners with the personal knowledge, skills and capacity to participate in a suitable work placement under supervision for a limited time. Work experience includes observation of good timekeeping, working independently while under general direction, meeting deadlines, personal presentation, communication, adherence to health, safety and other relevant regulations.
Team Leadership 5N1948
This programme module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to work as an effective leader and member of a team, independently and/or in a supervisory capacity.
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| Entry Requirements |
A FETAC Level 5 Certificate in a Business related area is recommended. This course is also suitable for mature students with relevant work experience and / or a proven interest in this area of study.
Applications to be made directly to the College. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+What Can I Do With A FETAC Level 6 Business Award Successful graduates of Fetac Level 6 Business Award have options to progress to Third Level via the CAO system or directly into 2nd Year of some course in AIT* and GMIT*. (see courses marked with * b...
Hide-What Can I Do With A FETAC Level 6 Business Award Successful graduates of Fetac Level 6 Business Award have options to progress to Third Level via the CAO system or directly into 2nd Year of some course in AIT* and GMIT*. (see courses marked with * below)
Athlone Institute of Technology
AL650 Business (Level 6)*
AL653 Office Management (Level 6)*
AL663 Business (Sport and Recreation) (Level 6)
AL761 Hotel and Leisure Management (Level 7)
AL850 Business (Level 8)
AL851 Business and Law Level 8)
AL852 Accountancy (Level 8)
Galway Mayo Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Business*
Bachelor of Business in Administration and Information Systems*
BSc in Business Information Systems*
Note: Contact GMIT for most recent Course Codes
DCU
DC111 Business Studies Level 8
DC230 Economics, Politics and Law Level 8
DC240 Marketing, Innovation and Technology Level 8
Institute of Technology, Carlow
CW006 Business Studies (Wexford) Level 6 CW018 Business (Wexford) Level 8
NUI Galway
GY101 Arts – Joint Honours Degree Level 8 CW018 Business (Wexford) Level 8
University of Limerick
LM022 Politics and International Relations Level 8
Institute of Technology, Dundalk
DK710 Business and Management Level 7 DK711 Business and Technology Level 7 DK810 Accounting and Finance Level 8 DK816 Business Studies Level 8
Maynooth University
MH401 Finance Level 8
MH403 Accounting and Finance Level 8 MH404 Business and Management Level 8
Dublin Institute of Technology
DT303 Marketing Level 6
DT315 Business Studies Level 6
DT324 Business Management Level 6
Career Opportunities
What can I do with a Business Level 6 Award? This course is designed for those interested in working in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, Large Companies or the Public Sector. Other career opportunities include work in the following areas:
Retail Sector
Accountancy
Legal Firms
Health Boards
Banks
Education Sector
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| Further Enquiries |
Further Information
Contact PLC Coordinator: denise.staunton@gretb.ie
Roscommon Community College, Lisnamult, Roscommon.
Phone: 090 6626670,
Fax: 090 6626473,
Email: roscomcol@eircom.net |
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