Business Studies
This 1-year Business Studies course gives a solid foundation in the skills required for business including accounts & bookkeeping, marketing, and computing.
| 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 full-time.
Entry Requirements
Standard minimum entry requirements for all courses in BCFE:
• Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+)
• CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 and Level 6 courses for those whose first language is not English.
• Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees. Please refer to Information for international students.
• A PPS number is required for registration. Please refer to How to get a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number.
• The academic entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+)
Minimum entry requirements for all level 5 courses
• QQI Level 4 award or equivalent
• Five O6/H7 in Leaving Certificate/LCVP or a Merit in Leaving Certificate Applied or a relevant QQI Level 4 certificate.
What Do You Need To Apply?
In addition to the Entry Requirements, please note for this course:
Five O6/H7 in Leaving Certificate/ LCVP should include Maths and English.
Careers / Further progression
Progression Opportunities
• Graduates may progress to the Certified Accountancy Pathway Traineeship Level 6.
• Graduates of this course may apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to higher and advanced certificate and degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities and Universities (applicants should confirm linked awards and eligibility requirements with the relevant Higher Education Institution).
Further information
Commencing September 2024.
• International Applicants
• Mature Students
• VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) funded applicants
• BTEA (Back to Education Allowance) funded applicants
Sources of Funding:
- PLC Maintenance Grant Scheme Refer to www.susi.ie
- VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) Refer to www.gov.ie/vtos
- BTEA (Back to Education Allowance) Refer to www.welfare.ie
- SOLAS Fund for Students with Disabilities Refer to www.solas.ie and guidance notes on www.bcfe.ie
Applications and Admissions Process 2024/25:
All applications to Ballyfermot Campus will be accepted after the 6th November 2023 and the closing date for receipt of applications directly to Ballyfermot Campus is the 27th of September 2024. Applications received after this date will be processed as late applications in accordance with the Admissions Policy of Ballyfermot Campus.
Apply Online (see "Application Weblink").
For further details on admissions:
Tel: (01) 6269421
Email: info@bcfe.cdetb.ie
Why Choose Business Studies?
This one-year course in Business Studies will give you a solid foundation in the academic, practical, and personal skills required for a career in business and you will gain an appreciation and understanding of the ever-changing business environment.
Modules studied on this course such as: Customer Service, Marketing Practice, Bookkeeping and Business Administration Skills will help you appreciate and understand the different roles in business today and how they are interlinked.
Students have found that this course gave them an opportunity to build and refine their skills so that upon successful completion they had a set of business skills which gave them the opportunity to progress to further study or into a career in business.
What Will You Study?
Payroll Manual and Computerised (5N1546)
Mathematics (5N1833)
Work Experience (5N1356)
Spreadsheet Methods (5N1977)
Word Processing (5N1358)
Communications (5N0690)
Marketing Practice (5N1400)
Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised (5N1354)
Business Administration Skills (5N1610)
5M2102 - Business Studies
Award: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Business Studies 5M2102
Ballyfermot College of Further Education,
Ballyfermot Road,
Ballyfermot,
Dublin 10
Phone: +353-1-6298500
Email: info@bcfe.cdetb.ie