Further Education
2020-2021

Further Education 2020-2021

Marketing Innovation and Technology 5M2102

Online business has witnessed rapid development over the last number of years. Whether it is an e-commerce, social networking or non - profit making website; individuals and businesses alike are propelling the potential of the Internet as a marketing and communications tool. This course will encourage the development of key personal, social and technical skills needed to work in this ever changing environment whilst also providing participants with SEO [search engine optimisation] tactics and strategies.

This course is designed to:

  • enable students develop skills and qualities to work with online media

  • effective and persuasive written and oral communication skills

  • numeracy and the ability to research, interpret and use business and financial data and information

  • self-reliance, initiative and the ability to manage time, projects and resources

  • search engine optimisation - tactics and strategy

Entry Requirements:
  • Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
  • Interview
  • Mature applicants welcome
Microsoft Office Specialist

Certification available in Excel, Access, Word & Outlook

Course Content:

Marketing Practice 5N1400

Digital Marketing 5N1364

Business Administration 5N1610

Customer Service 5N0975

Work Experience 5N1356

Behavioural Studies 5N1351

Statistics 5N2066

Digital Movie Processing 5N1605

Search Engine Optimisation - Tactics & Strategy

Optional Modules:

Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths as an extra module.

How the course is taught:

GTI has developed a style of teaching to mee the needs of a diverse community of learners.

  • We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet based technologies to bring subject matter to life and to ensure effective learning.

  • Whenever possible, we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to make the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable.

  • We provide learning supports that are tailored to the needs of individual learners.

Progression to Higher Education:

  • Students who successfully complete the couse may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the Highter Education Links Scheme.

  • Many students progress to Business Studies in GMIT and other Institutes of Technology.

  • The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website.

  • Click here for details of CAO QQI Requirements Lookup

Career Opportunities:

Marketing and other business related areas.

Certification:

QQI Level 5 Award in Business 5M2102

Fees:
  • Student Services Fee: €175
  • DES Programme Participation Contribution: €200
  • QQI Certification Fee: €50

TOTAL: €425

Adult Education:

Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at at reduced fee.

Duration:

This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.

For More Information:

laura.silke@gretb.ie

Please Note:

The Institute reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.

For Further Information

Email: Laura.silke@gretb.ie