Business - Advanced
This one year full-time course (Mon - Wed inclusive) provides students with the necessary skills for direct entry into a wide range of employment including Banking, Insurance, Commercial, and Service industries, HSE, Public Service and Local Government. Students must have completed a linked QQI Level 5 course. Students will have the opportunity to advance to management and administrative positions within these organisations.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year - September - May.
This is a full-time, one-year course (3 Days per week - Mon to Wed) and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
It is preferable for candidates to have a relevant QQI Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) in a business related area or relevant life experience.
Interview
Mature applicants welcome
Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities in the following areas become accessible through the progression routes from this course to third-level colleges. Requirements for progression may change or new progression paths become available. Modules may also need to change to facilitate learner needs.
Office and Business Administration
Business Accounting
Marketing
Tourism
Progression to Higher Education
Graduates may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme. Graduates from this course may also apply for advanced entry straight into second year on a number of business related courses at GMIT.
The following are the most relevant courses;
ATU - Sligo
SG536 Bachelor of Business Level 7
SG338 Business in Tourism with Event Management Level 7
Please note that all QQI Further Education graduates who hold a major Level 5 or Level 6 award are eligible to apply for any IT Sligo programme through the CAO system.
ATU - Letterkenny
LY107 Bachelor of Business in Management Level 7
LY128 Marketing with online Technologies Level 8
ATU - Galway
GA170 Bachelor of Business Level 7
GA182 Bachelor of Business Level 8
GA181 Bachelor of Business in Accounting Level 8
Further information
The maintenance grant is means tested and the award of a grant amount is the responsibility of www.susi.ie
This course is designed to
Help students develop the essential skills and techniques which form the basis for a career in industry, commerce or the public service. The course comprises both theoretical and practical modules, and students will gain an understanding of Business Management.
Course Content
• Business Management 6N4310
• Customer Service 6N0697
• Communications 6N1950
• Work Experience 6N1946
• Spreadsheets 6N4089
• Word Processing 6N4977
• The Internet 5N1611
• Web Authoring 6N2532
6M4985 - Business
Certification
QQI Level 6 Award in Advanced Certificate in Business (6M4985)
Please Note
A new national Common Awards System (CAS) is being introduced by QQI for Further Education and Training programmes. Sligocfe reserves the right to make changes in 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 Institute and a student or third party.
For more information
Phone 071-9145480 or email sligocfe@msletb.ie