Pre-University Commerce/Business Level 5 Castlebar

Pre-University Commerce/Business Level 5 Castlebar

Course Outline

The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision providing business services and support in a range of business contexts and or to progress to further and or higher-level studies.

Award

Level 5 QQI Certificate in Business Studies 5M2102

Entry Requirements

The learner who has either successfully completed a programme leading to a level 4 QQI Certificate OR can demonstrate the levels of knowledge, skill and competence associated with NFQ level 4 will be eligible to apply for entry to this programme. In order for the learner to have a realistic chance of achieving the standard of a level 5 award, it is expected that the learner should be able to:

• Proficiently read, draft, prepare and understand information across a broad range of topics, for example, in relation to a community concern or a work-based plan or solution
• Proficiently read, draft, prepare and understand quantitative information
• Assume partial responsibility for consistency of self-understanding and behaviour
• Solve predictable problems, independently and as part of a familiar and less familiar group
• Demonstrate a range of practical and cognitive skills and tools
• Act with a considerable amount of responsibility and autonomy
• Attend timetabled classes for the duration of the programme
• Complete self-directed hours of learning in the form of practice time, preparation, study time and reflection time, as appropriate
• Participate in all programme related activities
• Participate in work experience, as appropriate

Careers and Further Progression

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.

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.

Fees

There are no fees to study this course.

Course outline

Marketing Practice

The aim of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to operate effectively in a range of marketing related contexts using the principles and concepts underpinning marketing practice.

Business Law

This programme module aims to introduce the learner to the Irish Legal System and develop their knowledge in specific areas of Irish Business Law.

Communications

This programme module aims to facilitate the learner to acquire communication skills relevant to vocational and personal development.

Work Experience

This programme module aims to provide a Learner with the personal knowledge, skills and capacity to participate in a suitable work placement under supervision for a limited time

Human Resource Management

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to understand the role of Human Resource Management within an organisation and to apply these concepts in the workplace.

Statistics

The programme module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to compile, present, interpret and analyse statistical data, with some theoretical understanding of the basic statistical concepts

Accounting

The aim of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence necessary to prepare financial statements for a range of organisations both manually and using integrated accounting software

Applied Economics

This programme module aims to introduce the learner to a range of economic concepts, theories, policies and principles.

Maths Option