Sligo College of Further Education Business

Course Aim

This one year full-time course (Mon – Wed inclusive) provides students with the necessary skills for direct entry into a wide range of employment including Banking, Insurance, Commercial, and Service industries, HSE, Public Service and Local Government. Students must have completed a linked QQI Level 5 course. Students will have the opportunity to advance to management and administrative positions within these organisations.

This course is designed to help students develop the essential skills and techniques which form the basis for a career in industry, commerce or the public service. The course comprises both theoretical and practical modules, and students will gain an understanding of Business Management.

Course Content

• Business Management
• Customer Service
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Spreadsheets
• Word Processing
• The Internet
• Web Authoring

Requirements

• It is preferable for candidates to have a relevant QQI Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) in a business related area or relevant life experience.
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy