Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The Computing Business applications course is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the growing field of Information Technology and Computer Services within the wider business community. The course covers the areas of Business Management, e-Business, Payroll and Web Authoring in order to equip the student fully with the necessary skills, both theory and practical for their future career.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Communications 6N1950
Personal & Professional Development 6N1949
Word Processing 6N4977
Business Management 6N4310
Payroll – Manual and Computerised 5N1546
Customer Service 6N0697
Mathematics 5N1833
Marketing Management 6N4188
Spreadsheet Methods 6N4089
Desktop Publishing 5N0785
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 6M4985 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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