Business Studies with Computers
The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently and under supervision in an administrative role in a range of business contexts and/or to progress to further and higher education and training.
| 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 full-time.
Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4.
• Mature students with relevant life or work experience. All candidates will be interviewed individually.
Careers / Further progression
Employability Statement
The successful completion of the QQI Level 5 Major Award in Business Administration will enable applicants to work under supervision in an administrative role in a range of business contexts.
Further information
Commencement date: 07/09/2026.
Full time PLC students with low income may qualify for grant (www.susi.ie)
Apply online. Please click on "Application Weblink" above.
Course Aim
The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently and under supervision in an administrative role in a range of business contexts and/or to progress to further and higher education and training.
Why do this course?
• Expert teachers with excellent facilities, software and equipment.
• Practical skills based approach
• Family friendly timetable
• Graduates have found employment in the public and private sector in small to medium enterprises and larger organisations.
• Graduates of this course have progressed to study for professional qualifications e.g. Accountant/Accounting Technician and to Business Studies degree programmes in IT Tallaght and NUI Maynooth
Work Experience
Work Experience is a compulsory part of this course.
Certification: QQI Level 5 Major Award in Business Administration.
Mandatory Components:
Business Administration (5N1610)
Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised (5N1354)
Word Processing (5N1358)
Communications (5N0690)
Work Experience (5N1356)
Elective Components:
Text Production (5N1422)
Payroll Manual & Computerised (5N1546)
Reception & Frontline Office Skills (5N1407)
Information Technology Skills (4N1125)
Computer Applications (4N1112)
5M2468 - Business Administration
Dublin College Clondalkin Collinstown Park,
Rowlagh, Clondalkin,
Dublin 22, D22X458.
t: 01 457 2300
e: fet@collinstownpark.ie