Advanced Business – Accounting Specialism
(Business)
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INTRODUCTION:
Develop further your business and accounting skills with this advanced programme and gain networking opportunities with industry professionals and practical experience of financial related activity. Develop your skills and take the opportunity to gain a host of skills that will ensure you are ready to enter the marketplace or progress to higher education
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
- Full QQI level 5 award in Business Studies/Administration or other relevant award. It is desirable that you have Level 5 Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977 successfully completed.
- All applicants will undergo a processing stage during which further information will be gathered in relation to their application. An offer of a place on this course is contingent on the applicant meeting the entry requirements set out here and satisfactory completion of the processing stage.
DURATION:
September to May.
FEES:
See fees & payment for details.
CERTIFICATION
- QQI Advanced Certificate in Business (6M4985).
- QQI Component Maths (5N1833) – available as option in evening for learners requiring Maths for progression.
COURSE CONTENT
Business Management - 6N4310
Understand the role and function of management in a business environment. Gain a detailed picture of the management of planning, organising and controlling. Develop effective management skills such as leadership and communications.
Communications - 6N1950
Builds on the core communications skills gained at level 5 while allowing the learner, working independently and or in a supervisory capacity, to develop such qualities as tact, diplomacy, empathy and patience necessary for communicating with staff/clients in a professional setting.
Work Experience - 6N1946
Present a detailed personal skills audit and career plan including personal goals, action points, development opportunities and career paths. Demonstrate supervisory skills and capacities in the workplace.
Spreadsheets - 6N4089
Develop an advanced working knowledge using multiple worksheets, formulas and functions in a Spreadsheet application for many practical uses at work and at home.
Computerised Accounts - 6N3911
Finance - 6N4165
Learn to understand the financial statements of an organisation by preparing a detailed financial report using key accounting ratios. Understand costing systems such as absorption and marginal costing. Prepare financial budgets and evaluate capital expenditure projects in order to provide management with information for decision making.
Taxation - 6N4167
Managing People - 6N3945
The learner will be equipped with the knowledge, skill and competence to develop standards, measure performance, motivate and empower staff while working in a supervisory role.
FAQs
What if I am a mature student (over 21)?
Mature applicants are also welcome. We suggest that they start with a L5 qualification unless they have recently been in education. Experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
WORK PLACEMENT / EXPERIENCE
Students will undertake work experience one day per week in an office environment. Friday is the allocated work experience day. Work placement is a highly valued component of the student experience here at the college. An excellent opportunity for you to gain insight into the world of work. Students are encouraged to source their own Work Placement but you will be supported by the Work Placement team should you need assistance to do this.
EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
Some of our popular progression opportunities include:
- UCC: Commerce (CK201) – Year 2 entry
- MTU Cork: Accounting (MT942)
- MTU Cork: Business (MT550) – Year 2 entry
- MTU Kerry: Business (MT941) – Year 2 entry
Other excellent progression opportunities to UCC and other Higher Education colleges. Special arrangements in place with MTU Cork (CCPS), MTU Kerry and SETU (Waterford & Carlow) for preferential entry for students of Morrison’s Island locations.
Go to our progressions database for exact requirements on progressions for this course.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunities exist in a wide range of accounting, finance and business areas.
CONTACT DETAILS:
Email: AdvancedBusiness@morrisonsislandcampus.ie
Tel: (021) 4223 853