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This is your introduction to the world of business - whether you are just moving on from school or are returning to work as a mature student. Start with new saleable essential office skills.

Achieving a business studies award you wi...

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This is your introduction to the world of business - whether you are just moving on from school or are returning to work as a mature student. Start with new saleable essential office skills.

Achieving a business studies award you will be ready to work with excellent general employment and office skills, be proficient in the range of Microsoft Office applications, and specialise in digital marketing, business, bookkeeping and payroll.

With a business studies award you can also continue on your progression route to study commerce and other qualifications at CIT and UCC. At Mallow College we’ve put together a unique choice of courses including the opportunity to recover a problem Leaving Certificate maths grade with an optional Level 5 maths within your timetable.

Enhance your business CV with Mallow College.

Expand+All courses at Mallow College of Further Education are funded through the National Development Plan (NDP) and there are no tuition fees for EU nationals (non-EU students should contact the College for details on eligibility and course fees). However,...

Hide-All courses at Mallow College of Further Education are funded through the National Development Plan (NDP) and there are no tuition fees for EU nationals (non-EU students should contact the College for details on eligibility and course fees). However, students are required to pay a student services fee of €250. A deposit of €50 is required to reserve a course place. Failure to pay this deposit may result in the course place being allocated to another applicant.

Students may also be required to pay an annual Government participation fee of €200.

• However, 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.

Fees for examinations and certification will be outlined by course co-ordinators. Students who are Medical Card holders may be exempt from some state examination fees. Certain courses also carry additional course related costs, further details of these can be found in the relevant course details. For more information please contact the College on (022)43309 or email info@mallowcollege.ie.

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Means tested Maintenance Grants are available to students who are progressing to a QQI Level 5/6 Award or equivalent and who have not previously studied for such an award at similar or higher level on the National Framework...

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Means tested Maintenance Grants are available to students who are progressing to a QQI Level 5/6 Award or equivalent and who have not previously studied for such 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 the college.

Student Grant applications can be made online only to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.susi.ie Applications can be made from May and should be made before starting a course.

Further information can be found on www.studentfinance.ie

Note: BTEA or VTOS recipients are not eligible for the Student grant.

Expand+5M2102 Course Content

Accounting Manual & Computerised 5N1348
Applied Economics 5N1350
Business Administration Skills5N1610
Marketing Practice 5N1400
Digital Marketing 5N1364
Word Processing 5N1358
Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977
Business Law 5N...

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Accounting Manual & Computerised 5N1348
Applied Economics 5N1350
Business Administration Skills5N1610
Marketing Practice 5N1400
Digital Marketing 5N1364
Word Processing 5N1358
Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977
Business Law 5N2091
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Maths (optional) 5N1833
Microsoft Office Specialist
(MOS) (optional)

Work Placement/experience
Work experience is an integral part of the Business Studies course. Dates and duration will be specified by the college.