| Course Name |
Accounts - Computerised Accounts Payroll & Information Technology Applications |
| Course Provider |
Letterkenny Institute of Technology |
| Course Code |
85083 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
More info...
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Minor |
Letterkenny Institute of Technology |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening |
| Location (Districts) |
Letterkenny |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Proposed Commencement Date(s)
September and/or January (annually) |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
24 weeks,
2 evenings x 3hrs x two 12-week semesters |
| Course Fee |
€550 per 20 credits |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+Minimum entry requirements
5 Ordinary Level D3 in the Leaving Certificate, QQI/FETAC Level 5 or equivalent.
Candidates who do not meet the above entry requirement may be admitted to the programme on the grounds of mature years (0ver 23 by 1st J...
Hide-Minimum entry requirements
5 Ordinary Level D3 in the Leaving Certificate, QQI/FETAC Level 5 or equivalent.
Candidates who do not meet the above entry requirement may be admitted to the programme on the grounds of mature years (0ver 23 by 1st January in the proposed year of entry), if they have attained appropriate experience and attainment thresholds deemed equivalent. Such applicants will be subject to an interview process to ascertain the extent and appropriateness of prior non-accredited / accredited learning and associated communication / learning competencies. Where necessary further assessment with regard to learning and communication competencies may be required by the Learning Support Unit.
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| Number of Places |
20 |
| Course Content |
Is this the course for you?
This course will cover the following areas:
Computerised Accounting and Payroll Systems
Manual Record Keeping
Business Management
Business IT Applications
Demand for employees with the above skill set has been highlighted in recent Forfas reports. This programme will enable participants enhance their employability opportunities in the area of accounting and payroll. The programme also provides a step-in and step-up pathway to third level education. |
| Subjects Taught |
What will I study?
Year Proposed Modules Mandatory/ Elective / No of credits Class hours per week
1/1
Business Management and Communications Mandatory 10 3
Record Keeping (Accounts & Payroll) Mandatory 10 3
Computerised Accounting & Payroll Systems Mandatory 10 3
Business IT Applications Mandatory 10 3 |
| Number of Credits |
40 ECTS credits |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Follow-on courses
Students will achieve comparable exemptions from the full-time BA in Administration & Information Technology in LYIT.
Career opportunities
Demand for employees with this skill set has been highlighted in recent reports by the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs. This programme aims to equip learners with the necessary entry level skills in computerised accounts and payroll to become competent support staff in an administrative environment. |
| Further Enquiries |
Contact: Anne Brennan, Life Long Learning, Letterkenny Institute of Technology by
E- Mail: anne.brennan@lyit.ie
Telephone: (074) 9186175
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| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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