Expand+The aim of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to build on the knowledge gained in the level 5 award and to enhance their job prospects and/or allow them access further educational opportunities.

In this course modern business t...

Hide-The aim of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to build on the knowledge gained in the level 5 award and to enhance their job prospects and/or allow them access further educational opportunities.

In this course modern business techniques are explored leaving the graduate equipped to enter the market with a wide range of expertise in various management, marketing, legal and IT practices. Students who have a flair for business will find the course both stimulating and inspiring while at the same time advancing their knowledge and experience in a wide range of business disciplines.

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Further education (PLC) students will be eligible to receive PLC maintenance grants.

For more information on these please visit www.SUSI.ie (Student Universal Support Ireland).

Grants are means tested and if eligible the amount of the...

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Further education (PLC) students will be eligible to receive PLC maintenance grants.

For more information on these please visit www.SUSI.ie (Student Universal Support Ireland).

Grants are means tested and if eligible the amount of the grant is dependent on the distance students travel from their place of residence to the college.

It is advisable for students to apply as early as possible for maintenance grants.

For details of grant applications for the coming year, see: http://corkvec.ie/grants/index.shtml

For further information please see www.studentfinance.ie

Expand+Applications are invited any time up to the end of August. However, it is advisable to apply before mid-August to ensure places are still available on the course. All applicants' suitability is assessed on the merit of their application forms and by ...

Hide-Applications are invited any time up to the end of August. However, it is advisable to apply before mid-August to ensure places are still available on the course. All applicants' suitability is assessed on the merit of their application forms and by the means of a ten to fifteen minute interview. Interviews will take place in May and September depending on when you apply. All late applicants should check with the College Main Office as quite frequently, we have places still available on some courses in September. Applications can be made using our online application form (see above).

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The following subjects may be offered:

•Marketing Management 6N4188
The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to analyse, evaluate and critically apply marketing managemen...

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The following subjects may be offered:

•Marketing Management 6N4188
The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to analyse, evaluate and critically apply marketing management principles and practice to a range of contexts working independently and or taking responsibility for the work of others and or to progress to higher education and training.

•Business Law 6N4045
The purpose of this subject is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the principles and practice of the law and legislation as applicable to business. To enable the learner to work independently and or supervise the work of others in a business context and or to progress to higher education and training.

•Business Management 6N4310
The purpose of this subject is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the principles and practice of management within the business environment to enable the learner to develop management skills to work independently or within a supervisory capacity.

•Customer Service 6N0697
Students will evaluate the key principals and practices of customer service and gain an understanding of consumer legislation. Students will design organisation charts for different types of business structures and examine the area of customer service and strategic planning.

•Word processing 6N4977
The purpose of this subject is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to use a word processing application to produce complex documents within a range of specific contexts working independently and or taking responsibility for the work of others.

•Applied Economics 6N4091
The purpose of this subject is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the concepts and principles underpinning economic theory,to enable the learner to formulate responses to well defined business scenario using diagnostic and creative economic skills, and or progress to higher education and training.

•Work Experience 6N1946
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to participate in the workplace for a limited time, carrying out work-related tasks autonomously and/or in a supervisory capacity.