Business with Farm Organisation 
(Business Administration)

INTRODUCTION:

This course provides students with administrative skills and knowledge specifically for the farm/rural sector. Modern farms are complex organisations involving many administrative and business functions such as maintaining accurate records for physical and financial analysis of the form, creating and understanding a computerised cashflow statement etc. Learners will study how to adhere to current legislation, implementing health and safety legislation as well as the skills to monitor the financial performance of a farm.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• Leaving Certificate, LCA or QQI Level 4.
• Mature students are exempt from Leaving Certificate requirement.
• CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English.
• 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:

€300 including QQI examination fees. (Medical card holders exempt rom €50). See fees & payment for details.

CERTIFICATION

• QQI Level 5 Certificate in Business Administration 5M2468.
• QQI Component Maths (5N1833) – available as an option in the evening for learners needing Maths for progression.

COURSE CONTENT

ADDITIONAL TRAINING / WORKSHOPS

• Microsoft Outlook (online) – This Microsoft Outlook workshop will give information on accessing your college email, Outlook layout, how to send and receive emails, attaching/downloading a file and reply options.  It also covers organising your emails – folders etc, Outlook settings, signature, out-of-office reply, using the calendar, setting up meetings, setting up reminders and to do lists. A Certificate of Completion from Morrison’s Island Campus is issued on successful completion.  
• Data Protection (online) – This course gives learners an overview of GDPR. The workshop examines what GDPR stands for and gives an understanding of the current data protection rules and obligations. The learners also receive information on the types of data, the terminology associated with GDPR, the penalties with breaches, storage of data and general do’s and don’ts regarding data. A Certificate of Completion is issued on completion. 
• Mastering the Professional phone conversation (online) – This workshop gives the learner the knowledge and skills when answering the telephone professionally in the workplace. Additionally, handling telephone complaints and ending calls is also covered. A Certificate of Completion is issued on completion. 

WORK PLACEMENT / EXPERIENCE

Students will undertake a block work placement for 2 weeks in a farm/rural/mart setting. 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

Excellent progression opportunities to other Higher Education colleges. Special arrangements in place for preferential entry for students of Morrison’s Island locations with:

• MTU Cork (CCPS)
• MTU Kerry
• SETU (Waterford & Carlow)

Go to our progressions database for exact requirements on progressions for this course.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Administrator in farm enterprise/food enterprise. Administration assistant to an agricultural advisor, administrator in public sector.