| Course Name |
Economics with Business |
| Course Provider |
Limerick College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Limerick & Clare ETB |
| Course Code |
5M2102 EBXX |
| 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, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Limerick City |
| Course Content |
Programme Overview
This 1 year, full time programme provides essential training in areas of Economics, Business and Marketing. Learners acquire a range of core Accounting, Statistical and IT skills also. The Business Law module also provides an introduction to legal studies and the range of modules on the course provide an opportunity for learners to apply to enter Business and Arts Degree Courses in some Universities. |
| FET Code |
5M2102 - Business Studies |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Award
QQI Level 5 Business Studies 5M2102 |
| Course Fee |
There are no tuition fees payable to the College by EU nationals. However, learners are liable for registration fees, examination fees, and for some courses, materials fees. Registration fees vary depending on programme choice. Applicants will be informed of individual programme fees and possible exemptions at interview. |
| Financial Support |
Means-tested Maintenance Grants are available to qualifying learners. These grants are administered by Learner Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.Learnerfinance.ie. All applications must be made on-line. The College has a Grants Officer, who will advise applicants, as necessary. |
| Interview |
Interviews will be held in May and places will be offered at that stage. Interviews will also be held in late August to fill anyremaining places. Therefore, early application is advisable. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Application Fee |
Note that an Application Administration Fee of €20 now applies to all applications. This is a non refundable payment. |
| Subjects Taught |
Typical Modules:
Applied Economics
Statistics
Business Administration Skills
Business Law
Marketing Practice
Communications
Accounting - Manual & Computerised
Word Processing
Spreadsheet Methods
Work Experience |
| Entry Requirements |
Applicants must have Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent.
• Holders of a QQI Level 4 Award are also eligible to apply.
• Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic
requirements.
• In addition applicants will have to undertake an interview. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Employment Opportunities / Progression
• Entry into degree courses in Business Studies at the University of Limerick and / or in Arts at NUI Galway may be possible subject to those colleges entry requirements. See the CAO website using the link www.cao.ie
Please check with the individual Admissions Offices of any institution you are interested in attending or visit www.qqi.ie |
| Further Enquiries |
Tel: 061 414 344
Fax: 061 414 186
email: apply@lcfe.ie
Website : www.lcfe.ie |
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