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Business Studies with Marketing

BSMCOURSE DESCRIPTION
An intensive full-time course which provides students with the knowledge and skills to work in a business environment.  This course in business studies gives the student a solid foundation in the academic, practical and personal skills required for a career in the business area.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent.
• Successful completion of interview.
• Mature applicants are welcome.

CERTIFICATION
• FETAC National Vocational Certificate Level 5 - Business Studies (5M2102)

DURATION
One Year

PROGRESSION
• The full FETAC Level 5 award facilitates entry, on a competitive basis, to a range of third-level institutions nationwide. Further details are available from the relevant institutions.
• FETAC Level 5 Advanced Certificate in Business.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE
Work Experience Placement in a range of local office environments is an integral part of this course. Students must obtain one day per week Work Experience for the academic year in a relevant environment. The day will be specified by the College.

COSTS
There are no tuition fees, however, costs of approximately €70 may be anticipated for textbooks.

COURSE CONTENT

• Business Administration Skills
• Marketing Practice
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Spreadsheet Methods
• Word Processing
• Work Experience
• Database Methods
• Behaviour Studies
• Digital Marketing

CAREER PROSPECTS

• Administration
• Sales
• Customer Service
• Marketing

N.B. Due to ongoing developments in FETAC awards, names and content are subject to change.

 

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