Further Education at GTI
Business Studies

This course is currently CLOSED, and no further applications are being accepted. The course may re-open at some future point; in the meantime, please choose an alternative course.

As a business student you will gain a broad overview of how the commercial world operates. The course will cover the areas of bookkeeping, payroll , marketing, communications and information technology.

This course is designed to develop

  • 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

entry Requirements

  • Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent.

  • Interview

  • Mature applicants welcome

COURSE CONTENT

Business Administration Skills

Marketing Practice

Communications

Work Experience

Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised

Payroll Manual & Computerised

Database Methods

Spreadsheet Methods

French

Microsoft Office Specialist

Certification available in Excel, Access, Word and Outlook

OPTIONAL MODULES

Learners may also have the opportunity to study from a choice of modules such as: Maths, English and French.

How the course is taught

GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet 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 course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the FETAC Higher Education Links Scheme.

  • Successful completion of this Level 5 Award may lead to entry into the Advanced Certificate in Business Management FETAC Level 6 at GTI.

  • 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 FETAC Requirements Lookup

Career Opportunities

Accountancy, Insurance, Estate Agency, Marketing and other business related areas.

Certification

FETAC Level 5 Award in Business Studies (5M2102)

Fees
  • Student Services Registration Fee: €255
  • DES Programme Participation Contribution: €200
  • FETAC Examination Fees: €50
  • Course Textbooks: €70

TOTAL: €575

Duration

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

Adult Education

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

For more Information

Phone 091-581342 or email info@gti.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.