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Business with Computing

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M2102

This long-established course is designed to provide you with a well-rounded education that blends business theory with practical computing skills.

Award Name Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 5 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
Location:
Rathmines
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

- Applicants should have completed Leaving Certificate course or equivalent
- Mathematics at ordinary level is desirable.
- Mature Applicants welcome
- All applicants whose first language is not English will be tested at entry
- Use of a computer / laptop and Wi-Fi is desirable

Careers / Further progression

Education Progression
Students who complete the one-year Business with Computing QQI Level 5 course can progress through the CAO system to Higher Education courses in Trinity College Dublin, UCD, DCU, Maynooth University, TU Dublin, National College of Ireland and IADT.

Another progression route is the Rathmines College QQI Level 6 one-year Advanced Certificate in Business, students have the opportunity to access courses at Advanced Entry (2nd year) of popular degree courses in both TU Dublin and NCI.

Career Opportunities
Graduates of the QQI Level 5 Certificate in Business with Computing have the skills and confidence to work in a wide range of professional roles. Recent graduates are now working in banking and finance, sales and marketing and HRM for national and multinational organisations.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Start Date: September to May.

The SUSI Grant Scheme is for qualifying Further Education students and operates through The Department of Education and Skills. www.susi.ie

This long-established course is designed to provide you with a well-rounded education that blends business theory with practical computing skills. The key components - Accounting, Business Administration Skills, Digital Marketing, Mobile Apps Technologies, Spreadsheet Methods, Web Authoring, Work Experience, and Communications - ensure that graduates are equipped to pursue a wide range of career paths in both business and technology fields.

Successful graduates of this course have the opportunity to apply for progression to popular 3rd level courses such as Business Studies in DCU (DC111), Commerce in UCD (DN650), Computer Science in DCU (DC121), Computing for Business in DCU (DC120), Computing in TUD (TU859) and BESS in Trinity (TR081).

Course Modules:
Business Administration
Digital Marketing
Accounting Manual & Computerised
Spreadsheets
Web Authoring
Mobile Technologies
Personal & Professional Development/Work Experience
Communications
Maths (Optional)
Language (Optional)

5M2102 - Business Studies

Award: QQI Level 5 Award Business Studies (5M2102)

Rathmines College,
Town Hall,
Rathmines,
Dublin 6
D06 Y6R3
Tel: 01 497 5334
Email: info@rc.cdetb.ie

Location:
Rathmines
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider