Business and Administration

There is a growing demand in the marketplace for personnel who possess practical accounting skills combined with relevant computer experience, especially in computerised accounting systems. This Course aims to provide these essential practical accounting and computer skills to meet this growing need. Emphasis will be placed on the practical capabilities necessary for any accounting department in a modern business. The course is suited to students with numerical ability and an interest in accounting and computers. Students supplement their studies with work experience in a relevant area.

Awarding Body

• QQI - Business Studies Award 5M2102 (120 credits are required for the QQI award)
• Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) - First Year

Career Opportunities

Successful students may gain employment in any of the following areas:

• Computerised Accounts
• Administration
• Accounts Clerk
• Accounts Assistant
• Payroll Officer or Credit Controller

Progression

This Course also allows students to progress to further study in City of Dublin FET Crumlin for Accounting Technician (Second Year) with the Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI).

Students are also eligible to apply for professional examinations with the Institute of Incorporated Public Accountants (IIPA) and for the Foundation Certificate 2 Level with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPA).

Minimum Entry Requirements

5 Passes in the Leaving Certificate which must include O5 in English, Accounting/Maths or a Distinction in the Leaving Cert Applied. Foundation Level Maths is not accepted as part of the minimum entry requirement for this course. 

Course Cost €350

QQI Mandatory Modules (subjects) – the following are each 15 credits

• Accounting- Manual & Computerised
• Bookkeeping - Manual & Computerised
• Spreadsheet Methods
• Business Administration Skills
• Business Law
• Taxation
• Communications
• Work Experience

ATI Modules:

• Business Law
• Business Management
• Taxation
• Financial Accounting

This 2nd-Year course provides a professional qualification from the Accounting Technicians in Ireland. Accounting Technicians are skilled support staff working in the accounting & finance areas.

Awarding Body

• Accounting Technicians in Ireland (ATI) - Second Year.

This course can provide students with the following:

• A recognised business qualification with the option to undertake further professional studies
• Better job opportunities within a wide range of industries both nationally & internationally
• Technical knowledge & work-based skills

Career Opportunities

Successful students will be prepared for employment in a variety of accounting roles:

• Accounts
• Cash Management & Control
• Office Manager
• Payroll Officer
• Assistant Accountant
• Credit Controller

Students who hold the ATI Accounting Technician qualification and who are interested in further study may avail of exemptions from the following Professional Bodies - A.C.C.A., C.I.M.A. & C.P.A. Students may also apply to Year 3 of the Bachelor of Business (Ordinary Degree) in Accounting in IT, Tallaght.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Successful completion of First Year ATI or accredited equivalent. Exemptions must be agreed by students with the A.T.I. All entry is subject to interview.

Course Cost €350

Subjects

• Accounting
• Taxation
• Management Accounting
• Financial Data Management 

This is a one year Course which aims to equip students with the skills necessary to work as an office administrator in a variety of organisations. Work experience in a relevant area will be undertaken one day a week.

Awarding Body

• QQI Level 5– Information Processing 5M2067 (120 Credits are required for the QQI award)

Career Opportunities

This course prepares students for employment as data entry clerk, junior office personnel, administrator and receptionist in a variety of companies.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent standards of education. Exemptions may be granted to mature students. 

Course Cost €100

QQI Mandatory Modules (subjects) – the following are each 15 credits:

• Information & Communication Systems
• Spreadsheet Methods
• Database Methods
• Communications
• Work Experience

QQI Elective Modules (Subjects) - each module below is worth 15 credits.

In addition to the mandatory modules, you must successfully complete at least three of the following elective modules to gain a full award:    

• Business Administration Skills
• Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised
• Word Processing
• Reception & Frontline Office Skills
• The Internet

Elective modules may be subject to change

This two year course is designed to provide the knowledge & personal skills required for a career in business. The course combines the broad theoretical business & practical knowledge required to function at a high level in today's increasingly complex & challenging business world.

Awarding Body

• Year 1- QQI Level 5 Business Studies 5M2102 (120 credits are required for the QQI award)
• Year 2 - QQI Level 6 Business 6M4985 (120 credits are required for the QQI award)

Career Opportunities

Students who successfully complete this course will be prepared for immediate entry into the employment market in a variety of business roles within companies.

Progression

Students who successfully complete Year 2 may qualify for entry into  the Bachelor of Business (Ordinary Degree) in Management or Marketing in Technological University, Dublin. Entry level will be determined by results. Students may qualify for entry to other third level colleges with these qualifications.

Minimum Entry Requirements

5 Passes in the Leaving Certificate to include Maths.  Exemptions may be granted to mature students. 

Subjects Year 1:

QQI Mandatory Modules (subjects) – the following are each 15 credits:

• Business Administration Skills 
• Marketing Practice 
• Customer Service /Communications
• Work Experience 

QQI Elective Modules (Subjects) - each module below is worth 15 credits:

In addition to the mandatory modules, you must successfully complete at least three of the following elective modules to gain a full award

• Business Law 
• Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised
• Spreadsheet Methods
• Event Producation
• Word Processing

Elective Modules may be subject to change.

Year 2:

QQI  Modules (subjects) – the following are each 15 credits:

• Spreadsheet Methods 
• Personal & Professional Development 
• Business Management 
• Human Resource Management 
• Sales & Marketing
• Project Management
• Event Management 
• Team Leadership 
• Digital Marketing (Level 5)
• Applied Economics (Level 5)

Modules may be subject to change.

Course Cost €100