Business Management with Finance QQI Level 6 Course Code: 6M4985 (Full Time and Part Time Options Available)
PROGRAMME AIMS
This course gives an in-depth understanding of the main areas of business such as accounting, economics, business management, customer service and spreadsheets. Students may be provided with an opportunity for Advanced Entry into Year 2 of Business Degree Programmes, on successful completion of this course. Students have the opportunity to avail of work experience in their chosen area of business. Students can often progress to a career in their chosen area of business after completing this course.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- An applicant must have completed a QQI Level 5 course or its equivalent
- Leaving Certificate Students – CAO Points 280: H5/01 (or above) in a Business related Subject and 04 (or above) in English and Maths
- All entry is subject to interview and online assessment
AREAS OF STUDY*
- Business Management
- Applied Economics
- Spreadsheets
- Finance
- Payroll
- Statistics
- Financial Reporting
- Work Experience
- Communications
COURSE DURATION & FREQUENCY OPTIONS
Full Time:
The full module will be run over the academic year on a weekly basis 5 days a week, not including public holidays. The Module will cover the ‘Areas of Study’ outlined, which may be subject to change.
Academic timetable will be available nearer the beginning of the academic year, which usually begins towrds the end of August/beginning September.
*Modules may be subject to change
Part Time:
The part time modules can be delivered to suit the learners schedule if agreed by both the learner and the teacher in advance of beginning the modules. The part time modules can be delivered individually if the leaner only wants to do one module or a selection of the modules. The learner is also able to do all the modules on a part time basis:
Before Christmas:
- Payroll (Sage Business Cloud Payroll)
- Spreadsheets
- Financial Reporting
After Christmas:
- Business Management
- Economics
- Finance
Delivered over the year (for full time and part time learners):
- Work Experience
- Communications
*Modules may be subject to change
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Employment opportunities arise in the areas of accounting, IT, finance, administration, junior management, customer service, setting up your own business, supply chain management and many other areas of business in the public and private sectors.
EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPTIONS
On successful completion of this course and on meeting certain criteria, students have the opportunity to apply directly for Advanced Entry to Year 2 of a Business Course leading to an Honours Degree at Carlow IT. LIT Thurles also provide opportunities for advanced entry to Year 2 of selected Business Courses, on meeting certain criteria. Exemptions based on QQI results have been secured for example with Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) and Business Programmes in the Institute of Public Administration (IPA). Other colleges may also offer exemptions, depending on results obtained. Students may also undertake a course to become a Qualified Financial Advisor with IOB.
Possible Progression Options include*:
CAO Title | Level / Course Title | College |
---|---|---|
CW917 | Level 7- Bachelor of Business | Carlow IT |
LC413 | Level 7 - Bachelor of Business | Limerick IT |
WD153 | Level 7 - BA in Multimedia Applications Development | Waterford IT |
DB515 | Level 8 - BA in Business Studies (Human Resource Management) | Dublin Business School |
DN610 | Level 8 - BA in Business and Law | UCD |
LC242 | Level 8 - BA in Property Valuation and Marketing | Limerick IT |
TU902 | Level 8 - BA in Business | TU Dublin-Blanchardstown |
GA184 | Level 8 - BA in Marketing and Sales | GMIT |
*Places are not guaranteed in these institutes and entry is subject to students meeting certain criteria. Please check with the individual college websites for more information on application. Information also available at www.cao.ie
FEES
There are no tuition fees payable to Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre. However, please note there are costs involved in taking a course e.g. materials, additional training and QQI exam fees. A student registration fee must be paid on joining the course.
FUNDING
VTOS/PLC places are available on the course (please contact the Centre for further information). The range of financial support available to students includes: Student Maintenance Grant (SUSI) and the Back to Education Allowance. For further information click on HEA Student Finance and SUSI
*Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board reserves the right to refuse course admission and/or completion.
Qualifications
Certificate in Business Level 6
Location
Abbeyleix FETC
Mountrath Road
Abbeyleix
County Laois
R32 TX30
Duration
Start Date: September 2022
End Date: June 2023
Facilities
- Study Room
- Free Parking
- Disabled Parking
- Canteen
Contact
Helen Kavanagh, Centre Manager
Email:
abbeyleixfet@loetb.ie
Phone
(057) 873 1127
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