Business Management with Finance QQI Level 6 Course Code: 6M4985

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
Customer Service
Statistics
Financial Reporting
Work Experience
Communications

*Modules may be subject to change

COURSE DURATION & FREQUENCY

1 academic year full time – 5 days per week.

Part-time options may be available.

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 Advanced Business Level 6

Location

Abbeyleix FETC

Mountrath Road

Abbeyleix

County Laois

R32 TX30

Duration

Start Date: September 2021

End Date: June 2022

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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Centre Opening Times

Monday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Tuesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Wednesday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed

* Bank Holidays and Public Holidays – Closed

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Testimonials

Read what our past students have to say about their experience with the Business Management with Advanced IT course at Abbeyleix FETC

"I completed a QQI Level 5 course in Business Administration in the Centre some years ago now. I progressed into the QQI Level 6 Business Management course the year after in Abbeyleix FETC. While studying this course, I decided to use the links between Abbeyleix FETC and IT Carlow to progress to Advanced Entry into year 2 of IT Carlow's Business Degree Programme. I have since completed my degree and have set up a business in Portlaoise called VIMAR Digital Marketing and am loving it!"

Alastair Roe

QQI Level 6 in Business Management

Having spent several years at home with my children, I decided to return to education in 2015 to develop the relevant skills required to re-join the workforce. I initially studied e-Business with Digital Marketing (QQI Level 5) in Abbeyleix FETC in 2015. On completion of this course I progressed to the Business Management (QQI level 6) course in 2016. Here I not only further advanced my skills, but I developed an ambition to continue on to third level and formed what I hope are lifelong friendships. In 2017, with the help and support of my teachers and friends in Abbeyleix FETC., I used the advanced entry links between the Centre and IT Carlow and entered 2nd year of a Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Supply Chain Management degree programme at the Institute of Technology, Carlow. I recently completed my degree and have been accepted for a President's Research Fellowship Award, where I will be pursuing a postgraduate degree by research over the next 2 years. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the teachers and my dear friends in Abbeyleix FETC without whose support and encouragement I could not have realised my ambitions.