Business Administration
This very well established and highly regarded Business Administration course enables the learner to acquire the skills and knowledge needed for a variety of business settings. The course focuses on the development of key transferable skills that are useful in any office or business setting.
| 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 |
Duration
1 year
Entry Requirements
Learners should have at least five pass grades in the Leaving Certificate or at least a merit in the Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA) programme. A full explanation of enrolment can be found in our policy online.
Careers / Further progression
* Holders of ANY QQI Level 5 award can progress onto over 700 Level 6/7 courses at Institutes of Technology or directly enter employment.
* Holders of a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Business Administration (5M2468) may progress to further studies in many Level 8 courses in particular those related to Business in the IT’s and also DCU, DIT and UCC. Many students also progress from the course onto Arts in NUI Galway and Maynooth.
Further information
Start Date 25/09/2023
End Date 17/05/2024
Mature students are welcome to apply.
The SUSI Grant scheme is available to students for all PLC courses and this does not affect a learner’s entitlement to the grant upon progression to Higher Education provided that the learner progresses to a Level 6 course or higher on National Qualification Framework. Normal eligibility criteria apply for applications to SUSI www.susi.ie
Yes
Apply by September 2023
Application Process
Just click on the link below and select “Donegal” followed by “Stranorlar” in the Location and Sub-Location fields
or use application weblink below.
The modules in the course are selected to prepare learners for the world of work but the skills and knowledge acquired are also very useful for further studies in higher education. Work experience is an important element of the course as learners apply their learning in practical real world settings. Course participants will be required to undertake vetting by Donegal ETB.
Finn Valley College also offers learners an opportunity to resit the Leaving Certificate Mathematics exams and provides a class specifically for PLC students.
Communications 5N0690
Audio Transcription 5N1549
Work Experience 5N1356
Customer Service 5N0972
Word Processing 5N1358
Business Admin Skills 5N1610
Bookkeeping 5N1354
Text Production 5N1422
5M2468 - Business Administration
Kathleen Boland
Tel: 074 913 1684
Email: kathleenboland@donegaletb.ie
or finnvalleycollege@donegaletb.ie