Course description
This one year level 5 course provides an excellent foundation for students wishing to advance to business degree programmes in third level colleges. Modules such as Accounting, Economics, Mathematics and Business Administration are core to this course and will give students who gain a place on a degree programme a distinct advantage.
Course Content
- Word Processing
- Accounting (Manual and Computerised)
- Applied Economics
- Mathematics
- Payroll (Manual and Computerised)
- Business Administration
- Spreadsheet Methods
- Communications
- Work Experience
Certification
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Business Studies – 5M2102
Progression & Career Options
This course provides the opportunity for direct entry to employment as students will have acquired the necessary knowledge & skills to work in industry. Graduates may progress within DIFE to a QQI Level 6 course. Graduates may also advance to a range of related degree programmes in Universities and Institutes of Technology
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