Business Administration and Digital Media QQI Level 5 (Full-time course)
Never has putting a business online been more critical to our local economy, allowing local businesses to thrive and supporting our local employment. In this course, we aim to offer students the necessary skills to create a web presence, support website development, develop both marketing and digital marketing skills, as well as build enterprise skills.
In this course, students will
Explore e-business, website development, marketing and digital marketing.
Analyse the main functional areas of a business to the extent that the learner can offer recommendations for change and improvements.
Develop a good work ethic and allow the learner to develop creative, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have a full Level 4 Certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications. Places may also be available for those who have left school early and can demonstrate relevant life and work experiences.
To be able to participate fully in this programme, learners need the following:
The learner must be a confident reader writer and speller of the English language.
Basic computer skills such as basic word processing, Internet and email are required.
Be able to work effectively in a group situation.
Attend all timetabled classes for the duration of the programme.
Motivated to learn and interested in business administration.
Have access to a computer or laptop, and have a good internet connection.
This programme leads to a QQI Level 5Major Award: 5M2468 Business Administration
QQI ACCREDITED MODULES
5N1546 Payroll Manual and Computerised
5N1400 Marketing Practice
5N1610 Business Administration
5N0972 Customer Service
5N1354 Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised
5N1356 Work Experience
5N1358 Word Processing
5N1977 Spreadsheet Methods
5N1364 Digital Marketing
4N2279 Business Calculations
Progression Opportunities
Students who have completed business courses with VTOS Athy have gone on to work in local business, county councils, and progress to third level Business, Marketing and Law courses in IT Carlow, and Accounting Level 6 programs in Portarlington.
Enrollment Information
All courses, dates, and times are provisional and must be confirmed. Programme modules are provisional and may be changed at the discretion of the ETB. All Classes will commence, subject to a sufficient number of student enrolments.
Once an application form or online application has been received, potential VTOS students are invited to interview, they may also be asked to complete an initial assessment.
Online applications can be made through FetchCourses or by contacting the VTOS Co-ordinator, Una Burke Phone: 059 863 2044, Mobile: 087-978 7727. Email: vtosathy@kwetb.ie
Contact
Una Burke, VTOS Co-ordinator, Further Education and Training Centre, Athy, Carlow Road, Athy, Co Kildare.
Phone: 059 863 2044, Mobile: 087-978 7727.