Business & Accounting Pre University
This practical one-year business accounting course is designed to provide an excellent foundation for learners wishing to progress to Level 7/8 Business Degree Programmes at Third Level. This course will allow the learner to build skills in accounting, bookkeeping, marketing, communications and information technology. This course also provide learners with the core business skills required to enter the workplace.
| 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
Entry Requirements
QQI Level 4, minimum of 17 years of age at time of registration, Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied, Equivalent qualifications from other countries, relevant life experiences, relevant work experiences and mature students.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
By completing a PLC/FE course, students can achieve up to 390 CAO points and gain access to 3rd Level courses in universities and institutes of technology nationwideby applying through the CAO system, http://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=fetac_search
Level 5 learners can progress onto the Level 6 QQI course, Advanced Certificate in Business & Accounting in Galway Community College. http://fe.galwaycc.ie/Page/Advanced-Cert-in-Business-Management-Accounting/84777/Index.html
More information for entry into the Galway Higher Education colleges after completing a QQI Level 5 course in GCC
University of Galway
https://www.universityofgalway.ie/accesscentre/qqifetac/#
ATU
https://www.gmit.ie/study/apply-to-gmit/irisheu-students/further-education-student
Please Note
Galway Community College reserves the right to make changes to any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the college and a student or a third party.
Further information
Fees
€175 GCC Student Services Fee applies to all learners.
€50 QQI Certification Fee applies to all learners except
Those in receipt of Back to Education Allowance.
Medical Card Holders (valid at time of Registration).
Non EU Students are subject to an International Fee.
We advise non-EU citizens living outside Ireland to contact the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service on www.inis.gov.ie to ensure the course you are considering applying for is eligible for a student visa. Non-EU citizens living in Ireland are welcome to apply and require a PPS number (Personal Public Service Number). Non-EU citizens are required to pay a tuition fee set by the Irish government which is currently €3653. Some exemptions apply, for further information, please contact http://www.gretb.ie .
Further information is available at www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie
Course Modules
Bookkeeping - Manual and Computerised - 5N1354
Business Administration Skills - 5N1610
Spreadsheet Methods - 5N1977
Desktop Publishing - 5N0785
Marketing Practice - 5N1400
Communications - 5N0690
Work Experience - 5N1356
Public Relations - 5N1405
Work Experience
Work experience takes place one day per week throughout the academic year in areas of accounting, marketing, customer service and web design.
Many of our students get the opportunity to complete their work experience abroad, under the Erasmus programme, in countries such as Spain, Portugal, Malta and Belgium.
5M2102 - Business Studies
Special Features
Regular speakers from Galway Businesses in the areas of Accountancy, Marketing, PR, Web Design & Customer Service. Students will avail of the most up to date software both for Windows and Mac.
Please Note
Galway Community College reserves the right to make changes to any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the college and a student or a third party.
Phone: 091 755464
Email: gcc@gretb.ie
Website: www.galwaycc.ie
Orla Fitzpatrick
orla.fitzpatrick@gretb.ie