Pre University Business and Marketing (Business Studies) 5M2102 (500924)
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Course Description
This one-year foundation programme is designed to prepare students for higher education or direct employment by combining business management and marketing principles with human psychological insights.
An understanding of psychology in business and the workplace can lead to increased productivity, employee satisfaction, and the success of a business in the competitive marketplace.
Business sustainability is about how businesses can succeed in the long term while also caring for people, society, and the environment. This course introduces students to how modern businesses balance profit with social and environmental responsibility in a competitive global marketplace.
The course also helps students develop important skills such as critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving, preparing them for further study and future careers in business.
This programme leads to a business award that links to a wide range of courses through the CAO, including the BSc in Sustainability in UCD (DN240).
Course Content
- Business Administration 5N1610
- Marketing Practice 5N1400
- Digital Marketing 5N1364
- Psychology 5N0754
- Customer Service 5N0972
- Accounting 5N1348
- Payroll 5N1546
- Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977
- Word Processing 5N1358
- Work Experience 5N1356
- Research and Study Skills 5N3113
- IT Skills 4N1125
- Business English 4N1108
- Introduction to Sustainability
*Modules are subject to change
Course Certification
This course provides graduates with a QQI Level 5 Business Studies Major Award 5M2102.
*Fundamentals of Sustainability is delivered in the classroom through a certified Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). This will complement the QQI 5M2102 award.
Entry Requirements
QQI L4 or equivalent for all Level 5 courses.
If the Leaving Certificate has been completed, details should be submitted with your application.
Mature learners may be exempt from the academic requirements.
First round offers will be made in May to all eligible applicants with subsequent offers made in September.
Work Experience
Learners complete a block of 10 days’ work experience. Many graduates obtain employment as a result of their work experience placement.
Work experience will be in the area of Administration, Reception, or Customer Service environments. Work placement for Erasmus+ students is arranged in business firms, professional offices, or Erasmus+ partner organisations in Tenerife.
Progression
This course leads to careers in areas such as general business, accounting, banking, insurance, marketing, management, administration, retail, and computing.
Many graduates continue their education at Level 6–8 in Mullingar Community College, AIT, or NUI Maynooth, or work as administrators in Local Government, HSE, schools, and local businesses.
Through the QQI FET Links Scheme, graduates can apply for entry to Year 1 of related Business courses in Universities and Institutes of Technology with continuity of grant if applicable.
Athlone Institute of Technology
- AL663 – Business Sport and Recreation Level 6
- AL752 – Business Level 7
- AL859 – International Business Level 8
- AL731 – Veterinary Nursing Level 7
NUI Maynooth
- MH101 – Arts
- MH404 – Business
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